MUMBAI, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Recent data from the government of India showed that 326 products across the country have got Geographical Indications (GI) tags so far.
A GI product is primarily an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.
"The GI Registry hits a new milestone with the registration of 326 Geographical Indications classified into different categories. This also includes 14 foreign GIs," the Cell for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Promotions & Management (CIPAM) said in a tweet.
CIPAM is an arm of the department of industrial policy and promotion.
The GI tag conveys an assurance of quality and uniqueness, which is essentially attributable to the place of origin.
Once a product gets the GI tag, any person or company can not sell a similar item under that name. The tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
