From Asia to Africa and beyond, let's explore how the tiny red weaver ants have found their way onto plates, adding a distinctive twist to local delicacies; now that the Similipal Kai chutney (red weaver ant chutney) made in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has received a coveted GI tag.
A marker of authentic products, the GI tags also help protect the interests of the local growers and artisans by preventing duplicity of the products. Consumers, through the tags, can know which goods are certified. Here is a quick look at the seven products and what makes them distinctive.
How did cashew come to Goa, and how did it become a major contributor to its economy? What challenges were cashew producers facing recently, and how will the GI tag help them?
The famous Banarasi paan (betel leaf), langda aam (mango), were among two items from Varanasi which were granted the GI certification on March 31 by the GI Registry, Chennai. Apart from these, 10 items from UP were also given the GI tag. This is in line with Yogi Adityanath-led UP govt.’s efforts to protect the indigenous art, food items and other products of the state. Watch Business Today Visual Story to know more