ENA Knowledge Resource 2018-10-06 09:54:46 <p><strong>New Delhi, Oct 6 (KNN)</strong> Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to the Alphonso Mango from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and other adjoining areas in Maharashtra.</p> <p>A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.</p> <p>Commerce and industry ministry said in a release, Such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is essentially attributable to its origin in that defined geographical locality. </p> <p>Ministry added, It has long been one of the world's most popular fruit and is exported to various countries including Japan, Korea and Europe.</p> <p>The first product to get a GI tag in India was the Darjeeling tea in 2004. There are a total of 325 products from India that carry this indication including Mahabaleshwar Strawberry, Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Banarasi Sarees and Tirupati Laddus. </p> <p>The king of mangoes, Alphonso, better known as Hapus in Maharashtra, is in demand in domestic and international markets for its taste, pleasant fragrance and vibrant colour. </p> 21001 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/knowledge-resource/alphonso-mango-gets-a-geographical-indication-tag 2018-10-06 09:54:46 knnindia.co.in