West Bengal Secures GI Tags for Seven Traditional Products, Including Nolen Gurer Sandesh
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Event | West Bengal secures Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products. |
| Important Products | Nolen Gurer Sandesh, Baruipur guavas, Kamarpukur's white 'bonde', Murshidabad's 'Chhanabora', Bishnupur's 'Motichur Laddoo', Radhunipagal Rice, Malda's Nistari Silk Yarn. |
| Total GI-Tagged Items | West Bengal now has 33 GI-tagged items. |
| Impact | - Global recognition for traditional products. <br> - Boosts local economy and cultural identity. <br> - Prevents misuse of product names. |
| Challenges | - Short shelf life of sweets like Nolen Gurer Sandesh (7-10 days). <br> - Export difficulties due to air freight costs. |
| Promotion Efforts | - FACSI promotes GI recognition. <br> - Institutions like Misti Udyog and Baruipur Farmers Producer Company submit GI applications. <br> - Awareness programs by State Science, Technology, and Biotechnology Department. |
| Future Plans | Push for GI tags for Shaktigarh's Langcha, Krishnanager's Swar Puriya, Ranaghat's Pantua, Mograhat's Silver Craft. |