Summary
This post examines the progression of GI applications filed in India since the implementation of the Geographical Indication Act, 1999. It outlines the first GI application for Darjeeling Tea and analyses the rise in filings, particularly from southern states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The post details the dominant product classes receiving GI registration, such as textiles and agriculture, and provides a representative table of registered GIs, including their classes and regions. The discussion is grounded in factual data, reflecting trends and regional leadership in GI registrations. The information is sourced under a Creative Commons license, ensuring transparency and reliability.
First Publication Date: 17th November 2009
The Geographical Indication Act, 1999 came into force on 15th September, 2003. The first GI was filed on 27th October, 2003 by the Tea Board, West Bengal for Darjeeling Tea in class 30. Thereafter, approximately 130 GI has been registered and Published in the GI Journal. GI registration is accorded to products with a reputation attributable to their place of origin or the area where they are manufactured. Filings for GI have increased with in last 2 years.
It can be inferred from the below table that the southern states of India have filed more number (approximately 50%) of GI’s. Karnataka leads the race with 30 GIs, followed by Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Further, the classes or goods in which maximum GI’s are filed are shown in the table below. The classes 30, 31, 24 and 25 and the respective goods such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Textile and Textile clothes take the lead. The details of the GI’s filed till date, the class to which they belong, their respective regions, date of filing, have been provided in the below table.
|
App. No.
|
Geographical Indication
|
Class
|
Goods
|
Name of the Association/Company / Region
|
Date of filing
|
Current Status
|
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1
|
Darjeeling (Word)
|
30
|
Tea
|
Tea Board 14, B.T.M. Sarani ( Brabourne Road),Darjeeling ( West Bengal) |
27.10.2003
|
Registered
|
|
2.
|
Darjeeling (Logo)
|
30
|
Tea
|
Tea Board 14, B.T.M. Sarani ( Brabourne Road),Darjeeling ( West Bengal |
27.10.2003
|
Registered
|
|
3.
|
Aranmula Kannadi
|
20
|
Metal Mirror
|
Viswabrahmana Aranmula Kannadi Nirman Society, Kerala
|
08.12.2003
|
Registered
|
|
4.
|
Pochampally Ikat
|
24
25
27
|
Textile & Textile
Goods, Bed and
Table Cover.
Clothing, Headgear.
Carpets, Rugs, Mats,
Mattings, Materials
for covering floors
|
Pochampally Handloom Weavers Co-op Society Ltd, Andhra Pradesh
|
15.12.2003
|
Registered
|
|
5.
|
Salem Fabric
|
24
|
Textile and Textile
Goods
|
Salem Exporters Association, T.N
|
12.02.2004
|
Registered
|
|
6
|
Payyannur Pavithra Ring
|
14
|
Jewellary
|
Payyannur Pavithra Ring, Artisans & Devp. Societ, Kerala
|
23.02.2004
|
Registered
|
|
7
|
Chanderi Saree
|
24
|
Sarees
|
Chanderi Development Foundation, , M.P
|
02.04.2004
|
Registered
|
|
8.
|
Solapur Chaddar
|
24
|
Chaddars
|
Textile Development Foundation,Solapur
|
05.04.2004
|
Registered
|
|
9.
|
Solapur Terry Towel
|
24
|
Textile Piece Goods –
Terry Towel
|
Textile Development Foundation,Solapur
|
20.05.2004
|
Registered
|
|
10.
|
Kotpad Handloom Fabric
|
24
|
Textile and Textile
Goods
|
The Orissa State Handloom Weavers Co-op. Society Ltd
|
10.06.2004
|
Registered
|
|
11.
|
Mysore Silk
|
23
24
25
|
Raw Silk Yarn
Textile and Textile
Goods including
Sarees
Readymade garments,
made ups, ties
|
Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited
|
22.07.2004
|
Registered
|
|
12.
|
Kota Doria
|
24
25
|
Textile and Textile
Goods
Clothing
|
Kota Doria Development Hadauti Foundation (KDHF),
|
22.07.2004
|
Registered
|
|
13.
|
Mysore Agarbathi
|
3
|
Agarbathi /
Oodabathi (Incense /
Joss Sticks
|
All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association
|
11.08.2004
|
Registered
|
|
14.
|
Basmati Rice
|
30
|
Rice
|
M/s. Heritage Rice Shop
|
19.08.2004
|
Pre-Examination (Show-Cause Hearing)
|
|
15.
|
Kancheepuram Silk
|
24 & 25
|
24: Textile and
Textile Goods
25: Clothing
including Sarees &
Rumal
|
Department of Handlooms and Textiles,Chennai
|
07.10.2004
|
Registered
|
|
16.
|
Bhavani Jamakkalam
|
24
27
|
Textile and Textile
Goods
Carpets, Rugs, Mats
& Matting
|
Department of Handlooms and Textiles,Chennai
|
25.10.2004
|
Registered
|
|
17.
|
Navara – The Grain of Kerala
|
30
|
Rice
|
Navara Eco Farm, Kerala
|
25.11.2004
|
Registered
|
|
18.
|
Mysore Agarbathi “Logo
|
3
|
Agarbathi /
Oodabathi
|
All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association, Bangalore
|
25.11.2004
|
Registered
|
|
19.
|
Kullu Shawl
|
24
|
Textile and Textile Goods
|
H.P. Patent Information Centre
|
10.12.2004
|
Registered
|
|
20.
|
Bidar
|
6
21
34
|
Boxes, Statues,
Statuettes, Busts made of Metal
Flower Vass, Trays
Cigar Can and Ashtrays made of Metal
|
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Bangalore
|
24.01.2005
|
Registered
|
|
21
|
Madurai Sungudi Saree
|
24 & 25
|
Textile and Textile Goods
|
Department of Handlooms and Textiles
|
24.01.2005
|
Registered
|
|
22.
|
Orissa Ikat
|
23
24
25
|
Yarn & Threads Tied and Dyed for
Textile Use
Textile & Textile Goods
Clothing
|
Managing Director, The Orissa State Handloom Weavers Co-op. Society Ltd,Orissa
|
01.02.2005
|
Registered
|
|
23.
|
Channapatna Toys and Dolls
|
28
|
Toys and Dolls
|
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Bangalore
|
07.02.2005
|
Registered
|
|
24.
|
Mysore Rosewood Inlay
|
19
20
27
28
|
Doors, Partition Screens & Veneers of
Wood
Statues, Statutes of Wood &
Furniture’s
Wall Hangings of Wood
Jhoolas (Swings) & Toys
|
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited
|
07.02.2005
|
Registered
|
|
25.
|
Kangra Tea
|
30
|
Tea
|
H.P. Patent Information Centre, State Council of Science,Shimla
|
11.02.2005
|
Registered
|
|
26.
|
Coimbatore Wet Grinder
|
7
|
Wet Grinders
|
Coimbatore Wet Grinders & Accessories Manufacturers Association, Coimbatore
|
14.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
27.
|
Phulkari
|
26
|
Phulkari Embroidery
|
Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation Ltd, Chandigarh
|
14.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
28.
|
Kalamkari
|
25
27
|
Textile and Textile Goods not
included in other Classes; Bed and
Table Cover and all other goods
falling in Class 24
Clothing and all other goods falling in
Class 25
Furnishings, Bags, Covers, Cloth
Envelopes, Handicraft Items, Wall
Panels, Wall Hangings, Wall Paintings
|
Kalamkari Artisans Revival and Upsurge for National Acclaim (KARUNA), A.P
|
16.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
29.
|
Mysore Sandalwood Oil
|
3
|
Sandalwood Oil
|
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited, (A Government of Karnataka Enterprise), Karnataka
|
18.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
30.
|
Mysore Sandal Soap
|
3
|
Mysore Sandal Soap
|
Karnataka Soaps & Detergents Limited, (A Government of Karnataka Enterprise), Karnataka
|
18.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
31.
|
Kasuti Embroidery –
Karnataka
|
26
|
Kasuti Embroidery –
Karnataka
|
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Karnataka
|
31.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
32.
|
Mysore Traditional Paintings
|
16
|
Mysore Traditional
Paintings ( Mysore)
|
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Karnataka
|
31.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
33.
|
Coorg Orange
|
31
|
Horticulture Product –
Orange
|
Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka, Biotechnology Centre, Bangalore
|
31.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
34.
|
Mysore Betel Leaf
|
31
|
Horticulture Product –
Betel Leaf
|
Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka, Biotechnology Centre, Bangalore
|
31.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
35.
|
Nanjangud Banana
|
31
|
Horticulture Product –
Banana
|
Department of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka, Biotechnology Centre, Bangalore
|
31.03.2005
|
Registered
|
|
36.
|
Palakkadan Matta Rice
|
30
|
Rice
|
Palakkadan Matta Farmers Producer Company Limited, Kerala
|
18.04.2005
|
Registered
|
|
37.
|
Madhubani Paintings
|
16
|
Paintings
|
Director of Industries, Vikas Bhawan, Department of Industries, Bihar
|
22.08.2005
|
Registered
|
|
38.
|
Jamnagar – MS
|
4
|
Motor Spirit (Petrol)
|
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai
|
15.09.2005
|
Withdrawn
|
|
39.
|
Jamnagar – ATF
|
4
|
Aviation Turbine Fuel
(Kerosene Type)
|
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai
|
15.09.2005
|
Withdrawn
|
|
40.
|
Krishna Godavari Gas
|
4
|
Fuel
|
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai
|
15.09.2005
|
Abandoned
|
|
41.
|
Jamnagar – LPG
|
4
|
Liquified Petroleum
Gas (LPG)
|
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai
|
15.09.2005
|
Withdrawn
|
|
42.
|
Jamnagar – HSD
|
4
|
High Speed Disel
|
Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai
|
15.09.2005
|
Withdrawn
|
|
43.
|
PISCO
|
33
|
Alcoholic Beverage
|
Embassy of Peru, New Delhi
|
29.09.2005
|
Opposition
|
|
44.
|
Kondapalli Bommallu (Toys)
|
16
20
27
28
|
Stationery, Artist
Materials, Instructing
& Teaching Materials;
Printing Blocks
Goods (not included
in
Other classes) of
Wood
Wall hangings (nontextile)
Games,
Playthings, sporting
articles not included in
other classes;
decoration of
Christmas tree
|
LIGHT (LANCO Institute of General Humanitarian Trust), Andhra Pradesh
|
10.11.2005
|
Registered
|
|
45.
|
Poddar Diamond
|
14
|
Jewellary
|
M/s.Poddar Diamond Ltd., Mumbai
|
28.11.2005
|
Abandoned
|
|
46.
|
Kashmir Pashmina
|
24
|
Textiles
|
TAHAFUZ,
J & K
|
09.12.2005
|
Registered
|
|
47.
|
Thanjavur Paintings
|
16
|
Painting
|
Thanjavur Oviya Padugappu Sangam, T & N
|
04.01.2006
|
Registered
|
|
48.
|
Kashmir Sozani Craft
|
26
|
Embroidery
|
TAHAFUZ,
J & K
|
19.01.2006
|
Registered
|
|
49.
|
Malabar pepper
|
30
|
Pepper
|
Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce&Industry, Cochin
|
13.02.2006
|
Registered
|
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