In this article, I am listing out all the GI Tagged Products in Bihar.
GI stands for Geographical Indication.
Geographical Indication is a sign or tag given to a product based on its Geographical Origin, Quality, and Reputation.
The main motive behind giving a Geographical Indication Tag is to prevent the unauthorized use of a registered GI Tag product by others.
In India, the GI tags are issued under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.
Do you know who is giving the GI Tags to products in India?
The Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade that falls under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is giving this tag to an Individual or a Group based on the uniqueness of the product in a given Geographical Region.
Here, we are going to talk about the products that have got the GI tags in Bihar.
GI Tagged Products in Bihar
In the table below, I have made a complete list of Bihar products that have got the Geographical Indication tag.
| Product Name | Applicant Name | Filing Date | Certificate Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Litchi | Litchi Growers Association of Bihar, Adarsh Nagar | 20-06-2016 | 05-10-2018 |
| Bhagalpuri Zardalu | Bhagalpuri Jardalu Aam Utpadak Sangh | 20-06-2016 | 28-03-2018 |
| Katarni Rice | Bhagalpuri Katarni Dhan Utpadak Sangh | 20-06-2016 | 28-03-2018 |
| Magahi Paan | Magahi Paan Utpadak Kalyan Samiti | 20-06-2016 | 28-03-2018 |
| Silao Khaja | Silao Khaja Audyogik Swavalambi Sahakari Samiti Limited | 16-08-2017 | 11-12-2018 |
| Madhubani Paintings | Director of Industries | 22-08-2005 | 16-05-2007 |
| Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar | Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) | 21-09-2006 | 23-11-2007 |
| Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar | Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) | 21-09-2006 | 23-11-2007 |
| Sikki Grass Work of Bihar | Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) | 21-09-2006 | 23-11-2007 |
| Bhagalpur Silks | Bhagalpur Tussar Silk Development Samiti | 15-07-2009 | 15-01-2013 |
| Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar [Logo] | Development Commissioner (Handicraft) | 28-12-2015 | 26-04-2017 |
| Sikki Grass Products of Bihar [Logo] | Development Commissioner (Handicraft) | 28-12-2015 | 29-04-2017 |
| Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar [Logo] | Development Commissioner (Handicraft) | 28-12-2015 | 29-04-2017 |
In the above table, the Filing date denotes the date on which the applicant filed the product to get the GI tag, whereas the Certificate Date denotes the date on which the product gets the GI Tag.
Logos are protected under Trademark and not GI so Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar [Logo] Sikki Grass Products of Bihar [Logo] Sujini Embroidery Work of Bihar [Logo] would not be covered under GI tag but under Trademark.