GI Tags

Recently, GI tags were awarded to multiple products.

Recently Awarded GI Tags

  • Kashmir Saffron (Jammu & Kashmir)
    • It is cultivated in Karewas (highlands) of Jammu & Kashmir.
    • It is only saffron in world grown at an altitude of 1,600 m to 1,800 m.
    • In ancient Sanskrit literature, saffron is referred to as ‘bahukam’.
    • Characteristics: Longer and thicker stigmas, natural deep-red colour, high aroma, bitter flavour, chemical-free processing, and high quantity of crocin (colouring strength), safranal (flavour) and picrocrocin (bitterness).
    • Other GI Products from J&K: Kashmiri Pashmina, Kashmiri Sozani Craft, Kani Shawl, Kashmir Paper Machie, Kashmiri Walnut Carving, Khatamband, and Kashmiri Hand Knotted ....
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