Geographical Indications (Importance Benefits and Problems)
» A geographical indication (GI) is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular location which gives that product a special quality or reputation or other characteristics. Well-known examples of GIs include Bordeaux (wine), Darjeeling (tea), Blue pottery of Jaipur and Tuscany (olive oil).
» In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.
» The GI tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorised users (or at least those residing in the geographic territory) are allowed to use the popular product name.
» Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004-05, since then by May 2017, 295 had been added to the list.
» The famed Uttarakhand tejpatta, a popular spice used extensively in the hilly cuisine, has been awarded a geographical indication (GI) certificate making it the first product indigenous to the state to have made it to the GI list.
» Kerala’s Nilambur teak known internationally for its superior timber quality and elegant appearance will be added to the list of Kerala produces with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
» In this regard, IPR Cell of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) with the support of the Nilambur Teak Heritage Society, the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and the Department of Forests have applied for GI tag.
» Banganapalle Mango of Andhra Pradesh got the coveted GI tag in 2017.
» India has 236 GI products registered so far and over 270 more products have applied for the label.
» The Hyderabad Haleem is perhaps the only Indian dish to have got a GI status.
A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which correspond to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g. a town, region, or country). India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights(TRIPS) Agreement as: "Indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a Member or a region or a locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin."
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Geographical Indications in India
Following is the list of registered GIs (Including 2016 and 2017):
Geographical Indication
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Type
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State
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Srikalahasthi Kalamkari
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kondapalli Bommalu
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Machilipatnam Kalamkari
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Budithi Bell and Brass Craft
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Shadow Puppets of Andhra Pradesh
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Uppada Jamdani Sarees
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tirupati Laddu[a]
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Foodstuff
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Andhra Pradesh
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Guntur Sannam Chilli
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Agricultural
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Andhra Pradesh
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Venkatagiri Sarees
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Banaganapalli Mangoes
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Agricultural
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bobbili Veena
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Andhra Pradesh
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Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees and Paavadas
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Textile
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Andhra Pradesh
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Bandar laddu
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Sweet
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Andhra Pradesh
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Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery
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Handicrafts
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Andhra Pradesh
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Banganapalle mango
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Agricultural
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Andhra Pradesh
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Arunachal Orange
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Agricultural
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Muga Silk
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Handicraft
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Assam
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Assam (Orthodox) Logo
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Agricultural
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Assam
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Muga Silk of Assam (Logo)
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Handicraft
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Assam
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Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger
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Agricultural
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Assam
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Tezpur Litchi
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Agricultural
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Assam
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Joha Rice of Assam
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Agricultural
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Assam
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Madhubani paintings
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Handicraft
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Bihar
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Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar (Logo)
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Handicraft
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Bihar
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Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar
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Handicraft
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Bihar
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Bhagalpur Silk
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Handicraft
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Bihar
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Bastar Dhokra
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Handicraft
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Chhattisgarh
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Bastar Wooden Craft
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Handicraft
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Chhattisgarh
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Bastar Iron Craft
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Handicraft
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Chhattisgarh
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Champa Silk Saree and Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Chhattisgarh
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Bastar Dhokra (Logo)
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Handicraft
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Chhattisgarh
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Fenni
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Manufactured
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Goa
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Sankheda Furniture
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Agates of Cambay
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Kutch Embroidery
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Tangaliya Shawl
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Surat Zari Craft
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Gir Kesar Mango
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Agricultural
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Gujarat
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Bhalia Wheat
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Agricultural
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Gujarat
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Kachchh Shawls
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Patan Patola
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Handicraft
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Gujarat
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Jamnagari Bandhani
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Handicrafts
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Gujarat
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Kullu Shawl
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Handicraft
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Himachal Pradesh
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Kangra Tea
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Agricultural
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Himachal Pradesh
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Chamba Rumal
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Handicraft
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Himachal Pradesh
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Kinnauri Shawl
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Handicraft
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Himachal Pradesh
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Kullu Shawl (Logo)
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Textile
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Himachal Pradesh
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Prosecco
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Manufactured
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Italy
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Asiago
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Food Stuff
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Italy
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Parmigiano Reggiano
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Cheese
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Italy (technically not quite India)
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Kani Shawl
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir Pashmina
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir Sozani Craft
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir Papier Mache
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Khatamband
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Handicraft
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Hand Knotted Carpet
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Handicraft
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Mysore silk
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Mysore Agarbatti
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Manufactured
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Karnataka
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Bidriware
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Channapatna Toys & Dolls
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Mysore Rosewood Inlay
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Mysore Sandalwood Oil
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Manufactured
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Karnataka
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Mysore Sandal Soap
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Manufactured
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Karnataka
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Kasuti Embroidery
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Mysore Traditional Paintings
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Nanjanagud Banana
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Mysore Jasmine
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Udupi Jasmine
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Hadagali Jasmine
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Ilkal saree
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Ganjifa cards of Mysore (Karnataka)
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Navalgund Durries
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Karnataka Bronze Ware
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Molakalmuru Sarees
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Monsooned Malabar Arabica Coffee
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Monsooned Malabar Robusta Coffee
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Coorg Green Cardamom
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Dharwad Pedha
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Foodstuff
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Karnataka
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Devanahalli Pomello
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Appemidi Mango
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Kamalapur Red Banana
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Sandur Lambani Embroidery
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Byadgi chilli
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Kinnal Toys
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Handicraft
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Karnataka
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Bangalore Blue Grapes
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Mysore Pak
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Sweets
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Karnataka
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Bangalore Rose Onion (Gulabi Eerulli)
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Agriculture
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Karnataka
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Coorg orange
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Agriculture
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Karnataka
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Bangalore Rose Onion
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Mysore betel leaf
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Agricultural
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Karnataka
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Palakkadan Matta Rice
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Agricultural
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Kerala
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Aranmula Kannadi
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Alleppey Coir
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Navara rice
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Agricultural
|
Kerala
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Changalikodan of Kerala
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Banana
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Kerala
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Malabar Pepper
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Agricultural
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Kerala
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Spices – Alleppey Green Cardamom
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Agricultural
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Kerala
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Maddalam of Palakkad
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Screw Pine Craft of Kerala
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Brass broidered coconut shell craft of Kerala
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Pokkali Rice
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Agricultural
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Kerala
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Vazhakulam pineapple
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Agricultural
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Kerala
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Cannanore Home Furnishings
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Balaramapuram Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Kasaragod Sarees
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Kuthampally dhoties and set mundu
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Clothing
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Kerala
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Central Travancore Jaggery
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Agricultural
|
Kerala
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Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice
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Agricultural
|
Kerala
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Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice
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Agricultural
|
Kerala
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Payyannur Pavithra Ring
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Handicraft
|
Kerala
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Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu
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Handicraft
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Kerala
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Kaipad Rice
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Agriculture
|
Kerala
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Chengalikodan Banana
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Agriculture
|
Kerala
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Chanderi Fabric
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Handicraft
|
Madhya Pradesh
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Leather Toys of Indore
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Handicraft
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh
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Handicraft
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Madhya Pradesh
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Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh
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Handicraft
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Madhya Pradesh
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Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics
|
Handicraft
|
Madhya Pradesh
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Ratlami Sev
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Foodstuff
|
Madhya Pradesh
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Solapuri Chaddar
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Handicraft
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Maharashtra
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Solapur Terry Towel
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Handicraft
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Maharashtra
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Nagpur Orange
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Puneri Pagadi
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Handicraft
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Maharashtra
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Nashik valley wine
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Manufactured
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Maharashtra
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Paithani Sarees and Fabrics
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Handicraft
|
Maharashtra
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Mahabaleshwar Strawberry
|
Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Nashik Grapes
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Warli Painting
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Handicraft
|
Maharashtra
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Kolhapur Jaggery
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Agriculture
|
Maharashtra
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Bhiwapur Chilli
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Ambemohar Rice
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Jalgaon Banana
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Agricultural
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Maharashtra
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Marathwada Kesar Mango
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics
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Agricultural
|
Maharashtra
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Sangli Raisins
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Beed Custard Apple
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Jalna Sweet Orange
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Waigon Turmeric
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Purander Fig
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Jalgon Brinjal
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Agricultural
|
Maharastra
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Solapur Pomogranate
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Agricultural
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Maharastra
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Shaphee Lanphee
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Textile
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Manipur
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Wangkhei Phee
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Textile
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Manipur
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Moirang Phee
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Textile
|
Manipur
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Kachai Lemon
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Agricultural
|
Manipur
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Khasi Mandarin
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Agricultural
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Meghalaya
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Memong Narang
|
Agricultural
|
Meghalaya
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Mizo Chilli
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Agricultural
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Mizoram
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Naga Mircha
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Agricultural
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Nagaland
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Naga Tree Tomato
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Agriculture
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Nagaland
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Naga Tree Tomato
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Agricultural
|
Nagaland
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Kotpad Handloom fabrics
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Orissa Ikat
|
Handicraft
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Odisha
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Konark Stone Carving
|
Handicraft
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Odisha
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Pattachitra
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Pipili Applique Work
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Khandua Saree and Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics
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Handicraft
|
Odisha
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Ganjam Kewda Rooh
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Agricultural
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Odisha
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Ganjam Kewda Flower
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Agricultural
|
Odisha
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Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Bomkai Saree & Fabrics
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Handicraft
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Odisha
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Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics
|
Handicraft
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Odisha
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Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda
|
Handicraft
|
Odisha
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Odisha Pattachitra (Logo)
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Textile
|
Odisha
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Peruvian Pisco
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Manufactured
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Peru
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Villianur Terracotta Works
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Handicraft
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Puducherry
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Tirukanur Papier Mache Craft
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Handicraft
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Puducherry
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Phulkari
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Handicraft
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Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan
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Kota Doria
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Blue Pottery of Jaipur
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Molela Clay Work
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Kathputlis of Rajasthan
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Sanganeri Hand Block Printing
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Bikaneri Bhujia
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Foodstuff
|
Rajasthan
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Kota Doria (Logo)
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Bagru Hand Block Print
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Thewa Art Work
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Handicraft
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Rajasthan
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Makrana marble
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Natural Goods
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Rajasthan
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Makrana Marble
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Natural
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Rajasthan
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Sikkim Large Cardamom
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Agricultural
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Sikkim
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Oddanchatram Vegetables
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Salem Fabric
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Kancheepuram Silk
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Bhavani Jamakkalam
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Madurai Sungudi
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Coimbatore Wet Grinder
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Manufactured
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Tamil Nadu
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Thanjavur Paintings
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Thanjavur Art Plate
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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E. I. Leather
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Manufactured
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Tamil Nadu
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Salem silk
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Kovai Cora Cotton
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Arani Silk
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Swamimalai Bronze Icons
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Eathomozhy Tall Coconut
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Thanjavur Doll
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Nilgiri (Orthodox) Logo
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Virupakshi Hill Banana
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Sirumalai Hill Banana
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Madurai Malli
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Agricultural
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Tamil Nadu
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Pattamadai Pai (‘Pattamadai Mat’)
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (‘Nachiarkoil Lamp’)
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Chettinad Kottan
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Toda Embroidery
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Thanjavur Veenai
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Handicraft
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Tamil Nadu
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Palani Panchamirtham
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Holy Food
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Tamil Nadu
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Dindigul Lock
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Security
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Tamil Nadu
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Pochampally Ikat
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Silver Filigree of Karimnagar
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Nirmal toys and craft
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Nirmal furniture
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Nirmal paintings
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Gadwal Sarees
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Hyderabadi Haleem
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Foodstuff
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Telangana
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Cheriyal Paintings
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Pembarthi Metal Craft
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Siddipet Gollabhama
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Narayanpet Handloom Sarees
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Handicraft
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Telangana
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Tripura Queen Pineapple
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Agricultural
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Tripura
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Allahabad Surkha
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Agricultural
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Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow Chikan Craft
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri
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Agricultural
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Uttar Pradesh
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Banaras Brocades and Sarees
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Hand made Carpet of Bhadohi
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Handmade Carpets
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Uttar Pradesh
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Agra Durrie
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Farrukhabad Prints
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Lucknow Zardozi
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Banaras Brocades and Sarees (Logo)
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Kalanamak Rice
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Agricultural
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Uttar Pradesh
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Firozabad Glass
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Kannauj Perfume
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Manufactured
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Uttar Pradesh
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Kanpur Saddlery
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Manufactured
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Uttar Pradesh
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Moradabad Metal Craft
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Saharanpur Wood Craft
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Handmade Carpets of Mirzapur
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Handmade Carpets
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Uttar Pradesh
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Handmade Carpets of Banaras
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Handmade Carpets
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Uttar Pradesh
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Mathura Peda
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Sweets
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Uttar Pradesh
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Nizamabad black clay pottery
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Khurja pottery
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Khurja Pottery
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Meerut Scissors
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Manufactured
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Uttar Pradesh
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Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Varanasi Wooden Lacquer Wear and Toys
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Mirzapur Handmade Dari
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Nizamabad Black Pottery
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Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Banaras Metal Repousse Craft
|
Handicraft
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Uttar Pradesh
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Tejpat
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Spice
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Uttarakhand
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Darjeeling Tea (word & logo)
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Agricultural
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West Bengal
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Nakshi Kantha
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Handicraft
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West Bengal
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Santiniketan Leather Goods
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Handicraft
|
West Bengal
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Laxman Bhog Mango
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Agricultural
|
West Bengal
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Himsagar (Khirsapati Mango)
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Agricultural
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West Bengal
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Fazli Mango
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Agricultural
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West Bengal
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Santipore Saree
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Handicraft
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West Bengal
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Baluchari Saree
|
Handicraft
|
West Bengal
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Dhaniakhali Saree
|
Handicraft
|
West Bengal
|
Joynagarer Moa
|
Foodstuff
|
West Bengal
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Bardhman Sitabhog
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Sweet
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West Bengal
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Bardhman Mihidana
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Foodstuff
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West Bengal
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GIs that are not protected:
· It is important to note the following instances where a GI will not be protected:
· It is immoral or against public order;
· It is no longer in use or no longer protected in the country of origin;
· It has become the common name in Singapore for the goods or services which it identifies;
· [for wines and spirits] it has been used continuously for at least 10 years preceding 15 April 1994 or in good faith preceding that date;
· It is confusingly similar to a trade mark for which rights had been acquired before the GI is protected in its country of origin; or
· It is the name of a person or a predecessor in a particular business.
What is a protected geographic indication?
Three European Union schemes of geographical indications and traditional specialties, known as protected designation of origin (PDO), protected geographical indication (PGI), and traditional specialities guaranteed (TSG), promote and protect names of quality agricultural products and foodstuffs.
What is GI tag?
The GI tag is an indication which is definite to a geographical territory. It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods. For a product to get GI tag, the goods need to be produced or processed or prepared in that region. It is also essential that the product has special quality or reputation.
What is an appellation of origin?
An appellation of origin is a special kind of geographical indication generally consisting of a geographical name or a traditional designation used on products which have a specific quality or characteristics that are essentially due to the geographical environment in which they are produced.
What is GI status?
GI status is an indication that identifies goods as produced from a particular area, which has special quality or reputation attributable to its geographical origin.
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