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Manipur starts GI tag process for six indigenous crops
The Manipur Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation has begun Geographical Indications registration for six indigenous crops: Heimang (Chinese sumac), Kanglayen (split-gill mushroom), Chatrik Umorok (king chilli), Talui Garlic, Makhyatmubi (garden pea)…
The Story in Brief
The Manipur Department of Horticulture and Soil Conservation has begun Geographical Indications registration for six indigenous crops: Heimang (Chinese sumac), Kanglayen (split-gill mushroom), Chatrik Umorok (king chilli), Talui Garlic, Makhyatmubi (garden pea) and Khousabung Pineapple. Director K Devdutta Sharma said NERAMAC is handling the process under an NEC programme, which may take six months to a year.
GI tagging protects products linked to a region’s unique heritage. Manipur already has GI tags for Kachai Lemon, black rice (Chakhao), Tamenglong orange and Sirarakhong chilli.
The Indian Opinion
GI tags are no magic wand. Manipur already holds four, yet farmers still struggle with marketing and price realisation. The real test will come when these six crops get their tags: will state agencies build supply chains and brand them, or will the certificates gather dust? Without market access, a GI is just a piece of paper.
Source: assamtribune.com
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