Four New Products get GI Tag

(Ministry of Commerce & Industry)

 

WHAT

The Geographical Indication (GI) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has registered 4 new GIs.

• Palani Panchamirtham from Palani Town in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu State
• Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei from the state of Mizoram
• Tirur Betel leaf from Kerala

 

GI INDICATION

GI is an indication used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

 

PALANI PANCHAMIRTHAM

Palani Panchamirtham, an abishega Prasadam, from Palani Town is one of the main offerings in the Abisegam of Lord Dhandayuthapani Swamy, the presiding deity of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani swamy Temple, situated in palani Hills, Palani Town in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu.

• It is a combination of five natural substances, namely, banana, jaggery sugar, cow ghee, honey and cardamom in a definite proportion.
• It is prepared in a natural method without the addition of any preservatives or artificial ingredients.
• This is the first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from Tamil Nadu has been bestowed with the GI tag.

 

TAWLHLOPUAN

Tawlhlohpuan, a medium to heavy, compactly woven, good quality fabric from Mizoram is known for warp yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made by hand.

• Tawlhloh, in Mizo language, means ‘to stand firm or not to move backward’.

 

MIZO PUANCHEI

Mizo Puanchei, a colourful Mizo shawl/textile, from Mizoram, is considered as the most colourful among the Mizo textiles.

• It is an essential possession for every Mizo lady and an important marriage outfit in the state.
• It is also the most commonly used costume in Mizo festive dances and official ceremonies.
• The weavers insert the designs and motifs by using supplementary yarns while weaving to create this beautiful and alluring textile.

 

TIRUR BETEL VINE

Tirur betel vine from Kerala, which is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District, is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties.

 

BENEFITS OF GI TAG

GI products can benefit the rural economy in remote areas, by supplementing the incomes of artisans, farmers, weavers and craftsmen.

 

Source: PIB

 

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