Ambaji White Marble

In May, 2024, Ambaji White Marble (AWM) has been granted a Geographical Indications (GI) tag by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks.

Mined in Ambaji of Danta Taluka in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, since the early medieval period.
AWM is renowned for its uniform and closely packed fine grains, setting a benchmark for quality.
It boasts maximum whiteness in the range of 95.80 – 96.30 percent and consists of various oxides.
GI tagging facilitated by the IP facilitation center of CII and Gujarat government bodies.
The GI tag secures legal rights and supports the livelihoods of around 200 MSMEs in the region.