Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana to boost farmers’ income
India Today
The government has awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana to boost farmers’ income.
In a bid to help growers get the maximum price for their premium produce, the government has awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Mithila Makhana.
"Mithila Makhana registered with GI Tag, farmers will get profit and it will be easier to earn. Due to Geographical Indication Tag to Mithila Makhana in the festive season, people outside Bihar will be able to use this auspicious material with reverence," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet.
GI Tag , Geographical Indication Tag pic.twitter.com/SzSOlsugRB
Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name. This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
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The other benefits of GI registration include legal protection to that item, prevention against unauthorised use by others, and promoting exports.
