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Odisha seeks GI tags for sweet, brinjal, curd
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has filed Geographical Indication registration applications for three traditional products: Sambalpur sarsatia (a sweet), Dhenkanal Pala Brinjal, and Manikapatna curd from Puri. University officials said…
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology has filed Geographical Indication registration applications for three traditional products: Sambalpur sarsatia (a sweet), Dhenkanal Pala Brinjal, and Manikapatna curd from Puri. University officials said responses to the first examination reports from the GI Registry have also been submitted for all three applications. The GI tag recognises products uniquely linked to a specific region and its heritage.
OUAT is also preparing documentation for GI registration of two more agricultural products: Keonjhar Pejua biri and Koraput bati mandia. The university is handling both the application submissions and the required follow-up documentation. The process aims to secure legal protection and market recognition for Odisha's traditional produce.
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OUAT is the nodal agency for GI applications in Odisha, having previously secured tags for Koraput Kalajeera rice and Nayagarh kanteimundi brinjal. GI registration, governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods Act 1999, confers legal protection and often boosts market price by 15-30 per cent for authenticated products. Sambalpur sarsatia, a milk-based sweet, and Dhenkanal Pala Brinjal, a large variety used in traditional dishes, compete with similar products from neighbouring states. The applications now face examination by the GI Registry in Chennai, a response within three months typically signals if objections are raised. The next visible milestone is publication in the GI Journal, after which any party has 90 days to oppose.
Source: odishatv.in
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