First consignment of GI certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar exported to UK: Commerce ministry
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Last Updated: May 24, 2021, 09:45 PM IST
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A geographical indication (GI) tag is used for an agricultural, natural or a manufactured product (handicraft and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin.
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The ministry said because of the short shelf life of litchi, there is a need to explore export opportunities for processed and value-added products.
India exported the season s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar to the United Kingdom by air route on Monday, the commerce ministry said. It was a GI-certified product. The GI tag helps growers get premium price of the product as no other producer can misuse the name to market similar goods.
Bihar s Shahi Litchi exported to the UK
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New Delhi, May 24 : In a major boost to export of GI (geographical indication) certified products, India on Monday exported the season s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar to United Kingdom via the air route. In industry parlance, a GI certified products corresponds to a specific geographical location of origin. The phyto-sanitary certification for exports of Shahi Litchi was issued from newly established certification facility at Patna, an official statement said. Because of short-shelf life of litchi, there is need to explore exports opportunities for the processed and value-added products.