Geographical Indications for Agricultural Products: Status and Prospects
Aditya Pratap Singh*
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohapur-741252, West Bengal, India
Siddharth Singh
Department of Plant Pathology, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohapur-741252, West Bengal, India
Pekila Bhutia
Department of Vegetable Science, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot-587104, Karnataka, India
Sujaya Dewanjee
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohapur-741252, West Bengal, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Geographical Indication; WIPO; Trademark; Darjeeling tea
Abstract
Geographical Indications (GI) of goods are denotation of industrial properties which have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that geographical origin. Geographical indications are typically used for industrial products, handicrafts, and most importantly; agricultural products. GI tag for rice, Darjeeling tea etc. has not only brought recognition to the products but also has created opportunities of earning via export to the farming communities. The resources if diverted towards active promotion of the products would open wide spectra of development.
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