Complete List of Geographical Indications (GI) Tags in India – State Wise Products & Controversies

Andhra Pradesh

Product

Year

Srikalahasthi Kalamkari

2007

Kondapalli Bommallu

2007

Machilipatnam Kalamkari

2007

Budithi Bell & Brass Metal Craft

2007

Leather Puppetry of Andhra Pradesh

2007

Uppada Jamdani Sarees

2009

Bobbili Veena

2011

Mangalagiri Sarees & Fabrics

2013

Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees & Paavadas

2013

Tirupati Laddu

2009

Guntur Sannam Chilli

2010

Banaganapalle Mangoes

2017

Etikoppaka Toys

2017


Arunachal Pradesh

Product

Year

Idu Mishmi Textiles

2019

Arunachal Orange

2015

Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)

2017


Assam

Product

Year

Muga Silk

2007

Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger

2015

Joha Rice of Assam

2016

Tezpur Litchi

2015

Boka Chaul

2016

Kaji Nemu (Assam Lemon)

2019

Chokuwa Rice of Assam

2016

Judima (Rice Wine)

2021


Bihar

Product

Year

Madhubani Paintings

2007

Sujini Embroidery

2007

Applique (Khatwa) Work

2007

Sikki Grass Products

2007

Bhagalpur Silk

2009

Silao Khaja

2018

Shahi Litchi

2018

Katarni Rice

2018

Magahi Paan

2018

Mithila Makhana

2022


Chhattisgarh

Product

Year

Bastar Dhokra

2008

Bastar Wooden Craft

2008

Bastar Iron Craft

2008

Champa Silk Saree & Fabrics

2010

Jeeraphool

2019

Nagri Dubraj

2019


Goa

Product

Year

Feni

2009

Khola Chilli

2018

Agassaim Brinjal (Agsechi Vayingim)

2023

Harmal Chilli

2023


Gujarat

Product

Year

Sankheda Furniture

2007

Jamnagari Bandhani

2010

Tangaliya Shawl

2009

Agates of Cambay

2007

Bhalia Wheat

2011

Gir Kesar Mango

2011

Patan Patola

2013

Kachchh Shawl

2013

Kutch Embroidery

2014

Surat Zari Craft

2013


Himachal Pradesh

Product

Year

Kullu Shawl

2005

Kangra Tea

2005

Chamba Rumal

2007

Kangra Paintings

2011

Himachali Chulli Oil

2014

Himachali Kala Zeera

2014

Himachali Metal Craft

2014


Karnataka

Product

Year

Mysore Silk

2005

Channapatna Toys & Dolls

2006

Mysore Agarbathi

2006

Mysore Sandal Soap

2006

Mysore Sandalwood Oil

2006

Mysore Rosewood Inlay

2006

Mysore Traditional Paintings

2007

Coorg Orange

2009

Mysore Pak

2009

Gulbarga Tur Dal

2019

Byadgi Chilli

2011

Dharwad Pedha

2009

Navalgund Durries

2011

Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal

2011


Kerala

Product

Year

Aranmula Kannadi

2005

Pokkali Rice

2008

Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice

2010

Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice

2010

Vazhakulam Pineapple

2009

Chengalikodan Nendran Banana

2014

Tirur Betel Leaf

2015

Nilambur Teak

2017

Alleppey Coir

2007

Kasaragod Saree

2010

Balaramapuram Saree & Fine Cotton

2005

Kuthampully Saree

2010

 

Madhya Pradesh

Product

Year

Chanderi Saree

2005

Maheshwar Saree & Fabrics

2006

Leather Toys of Indore

2009

Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh

2008

Bell Metal Ware of Datia & Tikamgarh

2011

Tikamgarh Pottery

2011

Ratlami Sev

2013

Balaghat Chapka Silk

2015

Sharbati Gehu (Wheat)

2019


Maharashtra

Product

Year

Alphonso Mango

2010

Paithani Saree

2010

Kolhapuri Chappal

2009

Solapur Chaddar

2005

Solapur Terry Towel

2005

Nagpur Orange

2014

Sangli Raisins

2016

Nashik Grapes

2010

Lasalgaon Onion

2016

Ambemohar Rice

2016

Ajara Ghansal Rice

2016

Wada Kolam Rice

2016

Karvanda Fruit

2023


Manipur

Product

Year

Shaphee Lanphee

2011

Moirang Phee

2011

Wangkhei Phee

2011

Kachai Lemon

2013

Chak-Hao (Black Rice)

2020

Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli

2021

Tamenglong Orange

2021


Meghalaya

Product

Year

Khasi Mandarin

2012

Memong Narang (Citrus fruit)

2012

Ryndia (Eri Silk)

2012

Larnai Pottery

2012


Mizoram

Product

Year

Pawndum

2019

Ngotekherh

2019

Hmaram

2019

Tawlhlohpuan

2019

Mizo Puanchei

2019


Nagaland

Product

Year

Naga Mircha (Raja Mircha/King Chilli)

2008

Chakhesang Shawl

2008

Naga Tree Tomato

2015

Naga Sweet Cucumber

2015


Odisha

Product

Year

Kotpad Handloom Fabric

2005

Konark Stone Carving

2008

Pattachitra

2008

Pipli Applique Work

2008

Bomkai Saree & Fabrics

2009

Orissa Ikat

2009

Gopalpur Tussar Fabrics

2009

Khandua Saree & Fabrics

2010

Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics

2010

Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics

2010

Kendrapara Rasabali

2019

Kandhamal Haladi (Turmeric)

2019

Odisha Rasagola

2019

Koraput Kalajeera Rice

2024


Rajasthan

Product

Year

Kota Doria

2005

Bikaneri Bhujia

2010

Blue Pottery of Jaipur

2009

Kathputlis of Rajasthan

2010

Molela Clay Work

2010

Thewa Art Work

2010

Sanganeri Hand Block Printing

2010

Bagru Hand Block Printing

2010

Pokhran Pottery

2015


Tamil Nadu

Product

Year

Kancheepuram Silk Saree

2005

Madurai Sungudi

2005

Salem Fabric

2008

Thanjavur Paintings

2007

Thanjavur Dolls

2008

Tanjore Veena

2009

Madurai Malli (Jasmine)

2013

Erode Turmeric

2019

Authoor Vetrilai (Betel Leaf)

2019

Srivilliputtur Palkova

2019

Dindigul Locks

2019

Kandangi Saree

2019

Kodaikanal Malai Poondu (Garlic)

2019

Thanjavur Netti Works

2019


Telangana

Product

Year

Pochampally Ikat

2005

Cheriyal Paintings

2007

Warangal Durries

2007

Gadwal Sarees

2005

Nirmal Paintings

2009

Banaganapalle Mangoes

2017

Telangana Rasam

2023


Tripura

Product

Year

Pachra & Rignai

2019

Tripura Jackfruit

2019

Tripura Queen Pineapple

2019


Uttar Pradesh

Product

Year

Banaras Brocades & Sarees

2009

Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft

2014

Banaras Metal Repousse Craft

2014

Banaras Zardozi

2011

Banaras Glass Beads

2014

Allahabad Surkha Guava

2014

Malihabadi Dusseheri Mango

2010

Gorakhpur Terracotta

2018

Kalanamak Rice

2013

Farrukhabad Prints

2011

Lucknow Zardozi

2009

Chunar Balua Patthar

2023


Uttarakhand

Product

Year

Uttarakhand Tejpat

2018

Uttarakhand Aipan

2021

Uttarakhand Ringal Craft

2021

Uttarakhand Copperware

2021

Uttarakhand Tamta Products

2021

Uttarakhand Lal Chawal (Red Rice)

2023


West Bengal

Product

Year

Darjeeling Tea

2004

Santipur Saree

2009

Baluchari Saree

2009

Nakshi Kantha

2009

Bankura Horse

2008

Banglar Rasogolla

2017

Santiniketan Leather Goods

2011

Krishnagar Clay Dolls

2010

Purulia Chau Mask

2010

Bengal Patachitra

2018

Bengal Dokra

2018

Bengal Tant Saree

2010

Bengal Gamchha

2010


Union Territories

UT

Product

Year

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmiri Pashmina

2008

Jammu & Kashmir

Kani Shawl

2008

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir Sozani Craft

2012

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving

2012

Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir Saffron

2020

Ladakh

Ladakh Apricot

2023

Puducherry

Villianur Terracotta Works

2007

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Warli Painting

2014



Major GI Controversies in India

  1. Rasgulla Dispute
    • Odisha vs. West Bengal
    • Odisha claims Rasagola originated in Puri’s Jagannath temple (12th century tradition).
    • West Bengal claims Banglar Rasogolla as Kolkata’s sweet innovation (19th century, Nobin Chandra Das).
    • Outcome: Both got separate GIs — Odisha Rasagola (2019) & Banglar Rasogolla (2017).
  2. Tirupati Laddu (Andhra Pradesh, 2009)
    • GI was granted to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
    • Controversial because it’s a temple offering (prasad), not a craft or product in trade.
    • Critics argued a religious item shouldn’t get a GI tag.
  3. Basmati Rice Dispute
    • India vs. Pakistan
    • Both countries claim heritage over Basmati rice.
    • India got GI for Basmati in 2016 (covering 7 states), but Pakistan opposed at the EU level.
    • Still an ongoing international trade issue.
  4. Kolhapuri Chappal (Maharashtra vs. Karnataka)
    • Both states claimed ownership.
    • GI finally granted in 2009 jointly to artisans from both Maharashtra & Karnataka.
  5. Alphonso Mango (Maharashtra, 2010)
    • Farmers from Goa & Karnataka also claimed Alphonso (locally grown).
    • Maharashtra got GI first, sparking regional disputes.
  6. Darjeeling Tea (West Bengal, 2004)
    • India’s first GI.
    • Constant international controversy with countries (esp. in Europe) where tea blenders misuse the name "Darjeeling" without authentic origin.

 





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