ENA Economy 2026-04-06 13:05:48 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Apr 6 (KNN)</strong> The Centres ambitious plan to secure 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030 has gathered pace, with total applications crossing the 2,000 mark to reach 2,013 as of April 2, 2026.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Record Surge in GI Applications</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The milestone was marked by the filing of Kashmir Kagzi Badam as the 2,000th application, while Chyabrung from Sikkim became the 2,013th application on the same day.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The surge has been particularly sharp in recent months with 510 GI applications filed in FY 2025 26, the highest in any single fiscal year, over 780 applications filed in the last two financial years and 21 applications filed in just three days, highlighting the acceleration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Experts attribute the spike in filings to proactive government measures, including a significant reduction in application fees from Rs 5,000 to Rs 1,000 last year, making the process more accessible for producers and communities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Steady Growth Since Early GI Registrations</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias GI ecosystem has expanded significantly since the first application for Darjeeling tea was filed in October 2003. Total GI-registered products now stand at 724. Coverage spans agriculture, handicrafts, textiles, and traditional goods<br /> Earlier, Khavda pottery became the 1,482nd application on April 1, 2025, marking the beginning of the recent surge.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Boost to Local Economies and Exports</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The expansion of GI tagging is expected to enhance global recognition of regional products, strengthen rural and artisan economies, support export promotion under initiatives like Districts as Export Hubs and protect traditional knowledge and intellectual property.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With a sharp rise in applications and policy support, Indias GI ecosystem is witnessing unprecedented growth, positioning local products for stronger domestic value addition and global market access as the country moves toward its 2030 target.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 45684 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/indias-gi-applications-cross-2000-mark-as-centre-pushes-2030-target 2026-04-06 13:05:48 knnindia.co.in