‘ODISHA RASAGOLA’ GETS GI TAG

 

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Topics covered: Odisha Rasagola – dessert, GI tags – benefits & advantages

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News Flash

The Rasagola, a popular dessert of Odisha, has received the geographical indication tag from the Registrar of Geographical Indication.

• The area of production of Odisha Rasagola has been shown in all 30 districts.

 

Highlights

• The registration was conferred to ‘Odisha Rasagola’ under Section 16(I) or of authorized Section 17(3)(c) of Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.
• The GI number 612 has been registered in favour of the Odisha Small Industries Corporation Limited (OSIC Limited) and Utkal Mistanna Byabasayee Samiti.

 

Odisha Rasagola

• It is made of chhena (cottage cheese) cooked in sugar syrup.
• Rasagola is very soft to feel, is juicy and non- chewy in consistency and can be swallowed without teeth pressure.
• It is developed with without the addition of external colour.
• It is offered to Lord Jagannath as part of bhog.
• ‘Odisha Rasagola’ is associated with the world famous Puri Jagannath Temple.

 

 

Geographical Indication

• A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.
• In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.
• The qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin.
• There is a clear link between the product and its original place of production.
• Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement.

 

Source: The Hindu

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