Bhubaneswar: Five products from Odisha are to be evaluated by the consultative group of experts of Geographical Indications (GI) Registry, Chennai next month.
The registry had received applications seeking GI tag for Kai (ant) chutney from Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal’s Magji, Rasabali of Kendrapara, silver filigree of Cuttack, and date palm jaggery of Gajapati.
GI application for silver filigree (Chandi Tarakasi) was filed last year by Odisha State Co-operative Handicrafts Corporation Limited, and for Kai chutney and Magji were filed by OUAT in 2020.
Similarly, GI for Rasabali was filed last year by Kendrapara Rasabali Mistanna Nirmata Sangha and Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment. The GI for date palm jaggery was sought by Odisha Rajya Talgur Samabaya Sangha Ltd in 2020.
As per reports, preliminary examination of all the five products has been completed. Basing on recommendations of the consultative group after the meeting on December 6, examination reports will be issued to the applicants.
After necessary compliances to conditions, the applications will be accepted and published for public to file opposition, if any, within a stipulated period. If no opposition is received, the GIs will be registered.
