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Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, Mushqbudji rice secure GI Tags in Jammu-Kashmir
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
An air of jubilation and local pride permeates the picturesque landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Anantnag districts, as the esteemed Geographical Indication (GI) tags are bestowed upon their prized creations—the Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft and the Mushqbudji Rice variety.
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J-K: Kashmiri handicrafts flourish with GI tags and progressive policies
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The latest iconic Kashmiri crafts, namely Pashmina, Kashmir Sozni, Kani Shawl, Papier-mâché, Kashmiri Crafts, Khatamband, and walnut wood carving have been officially granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tags, which firmly establish their origin in the Kashmir region.
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UP's exports have increased 400 times in last 4 years: CM
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"India is rich in fertile land as compared to other countries. In the last three to four years, exports from Uttar Pradesh have increased 400 times. UP alone exports products worth more than Rs 19,000 crore rupees and the target is to double the figure. The income of farmers has more than do
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J-K administration assesses GI tagging of 5 newly recommended crops from U
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, on Wednesday chaired a meeting to evaluate the Geographical Indication (GI) status of five recently recommended crops from Jammu and Kashmir.
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India deserves GI tag for its basmati rice
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
India is the leading producer and exporter of Basmati rice because major amount and varieties of Basmati rice are produced in the Indian subcontinent's Himalayan region.
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PM expresses happiness over GI Tag for Ladakh's Wood Carving
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed happiness about the Geographical Indication Tag for Ladakh's Wood Carving, a first of its kind, said a press release by Prime Minister's Office.
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World-famous 'Basohli Painting' from Jammu gets GI tagging
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The world-famous 'Basohli Painting' from Kathua district obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag following approval by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Jammu.
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Chandigarh University with 703 patents becomes the Highest Patent filing I
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 10 (ANI/PRNewswire): With a mission to project India as the hub of research and innovation, Chandigarh University Gharuan is working to develop new technologies and products by filing patents in emerging areas. Chandigarh University has been ranked at the t
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Union Budget 2023: Unity Malls to be set up in states to promote GI produc
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Wednesday said that States would be encouraged to set up a Unity Mall in their state capital or most prominent tourism centre or financial capital.
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GI-tagged Jammu and Kashmir products to boost rural ecomomy
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A two-day workshop on Geographical Indications was also organized in Jammu with the aim of sensitizing all stakeholders on Geographical Indications, identifying potential products, and developing future strategies for empowering rural communities.
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Best Tea in the world comes from here in India
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The contribution of a generation of hard working tea estate workers along with the combination of strong geographical indications and significant investments, have made India the second-largest tea-producing country in the world.
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Total GI tagged items in India rise to 432: DPIIT
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The top five states holding the maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
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