GI Tags of Assam | 34 GI Products of Assam | 5 Pending GI Tags of Assam
There are 31 products of Assam that have got GI Tag from Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, Mumbai. GI Tag for another 8 products of Assam is under process.
All the 11 GI Tags of Assam products originates or is manufactured in Assam or in other terms is is local and unique to Assam. These products are not available in other parts of the country or world. For example, Muga Silk, Tezpur Litchi, Gamosa, is unique to Assam.
In this article , I will provide the details of the all the 11 GI Tags of Assam like GI Tag Date, GI filed By, Validity. I will also provide details of the 8 products for which GI tags is filed and the application is under process.
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What is GI Tag?
GI or Geographical Indications is an identification give to goods that originates or is manufactured in a particular territory or a country or region or locality in that territory. The quality, reputation or characteristic of that goods is unique to that particular territory.
GI Tag in India is governed by The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
GI Tag is given by Office of The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, Mumbai. This falls under Minister of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India.
Registered GI Tags of Assam | Registered GI Products of Assam
There are 34 products of Assam that has got GI Tags. The registered products of Assam to get GI Tag are listed below.
- Muga Silk of Assam
- Assam (Orthodox) Logo
- Muga Silk of Assam (Logo)
- Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger
- Tezpur Litchi
- Joha Rice of Assam
- Boka Chaul
- Kaji Nemu
- Chokuwa Rice of Assam
- Judima
- Gamosa of Assam
- Bodo Keradapini
- Bodo Gongar Dunjia
- Bodo Khardwi
- Majuli Mask of Assam
- Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting
- Bodo Dokhona
- Bodo Eri Silk
- Bodo Jwmgra
- Bodo Gamsa
- Bodo Thorkha
- Bodo Kham
- Bodo Serja
- Bodo Sifung
- Bodo Gongona
- Bodo Jotha
- Assam Jaapi
- Assam Asharikandi Terracotta Craft
- Assam Bihu Dhol
- Assam Pani Mateka Craft
- Sarthebari Metal Craft
- Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting
- Arunachal Pradesh Singpho Phalap (Singpho Tea)
- Assam Mishing Handloom Products
Muga Silk of Assam is the fist product to get GI Tag of Assam and nearly 23 product got GI tag in this year (2024).
Details of GI Tags of Assam | GI Products of Assam
The details the products to get GI Tags of Assam ara given in the table below.
Sl. No | GI Product | Product Category | GI Tag Date | GI Tag Valid Upto | Other Details |
1 | Muga Silk of Assam | Handicraft | 13/07/2007 | 19/07/2026 | Click Here |
2 | Assam (Orthodox) Logo | Agricultural | 02/12/2008 | 18/11/2027 | Click Here |
3 | Muga Silk of Assam (Logo) | Handicraft | 30/10/2013 | 03/03/2014 | Click Here |
4 | Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger | Agricultural | 25/03/2015 | 28/08/2033 | Click Here |
5 | Tezpur Litchi | Agricultural | 27/03/2015 | 28/08/2023 | Click Here |
6 | Joha Rice of Assam | Agricultural | 27/04/2017 | 27/04/2017 | Click Here |
7 | Boka Chaul | Agricultural | 30/07/2018 | 30/07/2018 | Click Here |
8 | Kaji Nemu | Agricultural | 12/09/2019 | 04/01/2028 | Click Here |
9 | Chokuwa Rice of Assam | Agricultural | 26/02/2020 | 26/02/2020 | Click Here |
10 | Judima | Manufactured | 14/09/2021 | 15/01/2029 | Click Here |
11 | Gamosa of Assam | Handicraft | 13/12/2022 | 15/10/2027 | Click Here |
12 | Bodo Keradapini | Agricultural | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
13 | Bodo Gongar Dunjia | Agricultural | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
14 | Bodo Khardwi | Agricultural | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
15 | Majuli Mask of Assam | Handicraft | 01/03/2024 | 09/08/2032 | Click Here |
16 | Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting | Handicraft | 01/03/2024 | 09/08/2032 | Click Here |
17 | Bodo Dokhona | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
18 | Bodo Eri Silk | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
19 | Bodo Jwmgra | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
20 | Bodo Gamsa | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
21 | Bodo Thorkha | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
22 | Bodo Kham | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
23 | Bodo Serja | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
24 | Bodo Sifung | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
25 | Bodo Gongona | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
26 | Bodo Jotha | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 28/08/2032 | Click Here |
27 | Assam Jaapi | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 01/09/2032 | Click Here |
28 | Assam Asharikandi Terracotta Craft | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 01/09/2032 | Click Here |
29 | Assam Bihu Dhol | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 25/10/2032 | Click Here |
30 | Assam Pani Mateka Craft | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 25/10/2032 | Click Here |
31 | Sarthebari Metal Craft | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 25/10/2032 | Click Here |
32 | Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting | Handicraft | 01/03/2024 | 09/08/2032 | Click Here |
33 | Arunachal Pradesh Singpho Phalap (Singpho Tea) | Agricultural | 28/02/2024 | 01/08/2032 | Click Here |
34 | Assam Mishing Handloom Products | Handicraft | 30/03/2024 | 25/10/2032 | Click Here |
Pending GI Tags of Assam : Application Under Process
There are 8 products of Assam on which GI Tag is pending. The details of the pending GI Tags of Assam area listed below.
Sl. No | Pending GI Product | Product Category | Date of Filing GI Application | Filed By |
1 | Assamese Jewellery | Handicraft | 28/03/2022 | Gems and Jewellery Promotion Council of Assam (GJPCA) |
2 | Assamese Bihu Pepa | Handicraft | 10/07/2024 | Organisation for Universal Mankind (OUM) |
3 | Assam Bamboo Crafts | Handicraft | 10/07/2024 | Gramin Vikash Parishad |
4 | Assam Deori Handloom Products | Handicraft | 10/07/2024 | Centre for Development Action & Appropriate Technology |
5 | Riha of Assam | Textiles | 24/06/2024 | Directorate of Handloom and Textiles, Government of Assam |
Products of Assam Refused for GI Tags
The following product of Assam was refused for GI Tag.
Sl. No | Pending GI Product | Product Category | Date of Filing GI Application | Filed By |
1 | Assam Elephant Apple | Agricultural | 26/12/2017 | North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) |
How to Register for GI Tags ?
GI Tag is provided by Office of The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks, Mumbai. You have to fill a application Form – GI Form and sent it to the following address
Geographical Indications Registry
Intellectual Property Office Building
Industrial Estate, G.S.T Road
Guindy, Chennai – 600 032
Phone: 044 – 22502091-93 & 98
Fax: 044 – 22502090
E-mail:[email protected]
The application can be filed by
- association of persons or
- producers or
- any organization or
- any authority
who represent the interest of producers of the concerned goods.
Then preliminary scrutiny and examination will be done, show cause notice may be issued and then it will be published in geographical Indications Journal.
If no opposition of registration is received, then the product will get GI Tag.
How many GI tags are there in Assam?
There are 34 GI tags registered for Assam. 5 GI Tags are pending for approval.
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Which rice has GI tag in Assam?
Boka Chaul and Chokuwa Rice of Assam have GI Tag in Assam.
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Which fruit has GI tag in Assam?
Tezpur Litch and Kaji Nemu have GI Tag in Assam.
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What is the new GI tag of Assam?
There are 23 products that got GI Tag in 2024. Here is the list
Bodo Keradapini
Bodo Gongar Dunjia
Bodo Khardwi
Majuli Mask of Assam
Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting
Bodo Dokhona
Bodo Eri Silk
Bodo Jwmgra
Bodo Gamsa
Bodo Thorkha
Bodo Kham
Bodo Serja
Bodo Sifung
Bodo Gongona
Bodo Jotha
Assam Jaapi
Assam Asharikandi Terracotta Craft
Assam Bihu Dhol
Assam Pani Mateka Craft
Sarthebari Metal Craft
Assam Majuli Manuscript Painting
Arunachal Pradesh Singpho Phalap (Singpho Tea)
Assam Mishing Handloom Products
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What is the GI tag of Bodoland 2024?
Many products from Bodoland Got Gi Tag registered in 30/03/2024. here is the list
Bodo Keradapini
Bodo Gongar Dunjia
Bodo Khardwi
Bodo Dokhona
Bodo Eri Silk
Bodo Jwmgra
Bodo Gamsa
Bodo Thorkha
Bodo Kham
Bodo Serja
Bodo Sifung
Bodo Gongona
Bodo Jotha
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What is the GI tag for Bodo Khardwi?
GI Tag for Bodo Khardwi was registered on 30/03/2024 and is valid upto 28/08/2032.
Khardwi is one of the most popular traditional food stuffs of Bodo cuisine. lt may be used as food additive which acts like strong cooking soda.
lt is basically an ash powder prepared by burning dried banana stems, bamboo, Papaya Stem, coconut choirs or even potato plants, mustard, lentil and sesame, leaves. Liquid form of the khardwi is made by filtering the water added with ball made of ash powder.
Conclusion
In this article , I have provided the details of all 34 GI Tags of Assam like GI Tag Date, GI filed by, Validity. I have also provided the details of the 5 products for which GI tags is files and the application is under process.
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