GI Tags Of Madhya Pradesh

Agricultural Products

1. Balaghat Chinnor (Application No. 663)
   Registered: 03.10.2019 (Agricultural)
   A premium, fine-grained aromatic rice variety cultivated in the Balaghat district. Known for its slender grains, pleasant aroma, soft texture when cooked, and excellent taste, it is widely used in traditional meals and special occasions.
2. Sharbati Gehu (Sharbati Wheat) (Application No. 699)
   Registered: 08.09.2020 (Agricultural)
   Famous golden-yellow wheat grown in the Narmada Valley (especially Sehore, Harda, and Narsinghpur districts). It is prized for its superior chapati-making quality, natural sweetness, fine texture, and high protein content.
3. Rewa Sunderja Mango (Application No. 707)
   Registered: 28.09.2020 (Agricultural)
   A delicious, early-season mango variety from Rewa district, known for its attractive golden-yellow skin, sweet juicy pulp, pleasant aroma, and small seed. It is considered one of the finest table mangoes of Madhya Pradesh.
4. Ratlam Riyawan Lahsun (Garlic) (Application No. 813)
   Registered: 11.01.2022 (Agricultural)
   High-quality garlic from the Ratlam region, valued for its strong aroma, pungency, larger cloves, and medicinal properties. The unique soil and climate of Ratlam impart its distinctive flavour.

Food Stuff

5. Ratlami Sev (Application No. 434)
   Registered: 16.08.2013 (Food Stuff)
   The iconic crispy, spicy gram-flour snack from Ratlam. Known for its unique texture, perfect seasoning, and long shelf life, Ratlami Sev is a beloved tea-time and festive delicacy across India.
6. Morena Gajak (Application No. 681)
   Registered: 30.12.2019 (Food Stuff)
   Traditional winter sweet from Morena made with sesame seeds, jaggery, and ghee. It has a distinctive crunchy-yet-melt-in-the-mouth texture and rich flavour.
7. Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat (Application No. 378)
   Registered: 08.02.2012 (Food Stuff)
   Meat of the rare Kadaknath breed of chicken, native to Jhabua and surrounding tribal districts. Famous for its black plumage, black skin, bones, and meat, high protein content, low fat, and unique gamey flavour. It is prized for both nutritional and medicinal value in tribal traditions.

Handicrafts

8. Chanderi Sarees (Application No. 7)
   Registered: 02.04.2004 (Handicraft)
   One of India’s most elegant handloom sarees from Chanderi (Ashoknagar district). Known for their sheer, lightweight texture, fine silk-cotton blend, beautiful motifs, and temple borders. The craft dates back over 1,000 years.
9. Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics (Application No. 197)
   Registered: 08.02.2010 (Handicraft)
   Exquisite handwoven sarees and fabrics from the historic town of Maheshwar on the banks of the Narmada. Characterised by rich colours, intricate patterns, and reversible borders, they are closely linked to the Holkar royal legacy.
10. Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh (Application No. 98; Logo No. 505)
    Registered: 13.06.2007 & 08.01.2015 (Handicraft)
    Traditional block-printed textiles from Bagh (Dhar district) using natural vegetable dyes (especially indigo and madder) and geometric motifs inspired by the Bagh Caves. A sustainable tribal printing craft.
11. Leather Toys of Indore (Application No. 97; Logo No. 399)
    Registered: 13.06.2007 & 29.01.2013 (Handicraft)
    Colourful, eco-friendly stuffed leather toys and figures crafted in Indore, depicting animals, birds, and rural life. A unique and playful handicraft tradition.
12. Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh (Application No. 102; Logo No. 388)
    Registered: 05.07.2007 & 11.12.2012 (Handicraft)
    Exquisite utensils, idols, and decorative items made from bell metal using traditional casting techniques in Datia and Tikamgarh districts.
13. Gond Painting of Madhya Pradesh (Application No. 701)
    Registered: 08.09.2020 (Handicraft)
    Vibrant tribal folk art of the Gond community, featuring intricate patterns, dots, and motifs drawn from nature, mythology, and daily life. Now recognised globally as a fine art form.
14. Wrought Iron Crafts of Dindori (Application No. 697)
    Registered: 27.08.2020 (Handicraft)
    Beautiful iron artefacts, grills, furniture, and decorative pieces crafted by tribal artisans of Dindori district using traditional forging techniques.
15. Ujjain Batik Print (Application No. 700)
    Registered: 08.09.2020 (Handicraft)
    Traditional wax-resist dyeing and printing craft practised in Ujjain, producing vibrant textiles with unique patterns.
16. Gwalior Handmade Carpet (Application No. 708)
    Registered: 28.09.2020 (Handicraft)
    High-quality hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpets from Gwalior, known for their durability, intricate designs, and fine wool/silk quality.
17. Waraseoni Handloom Saree & Fabrics (Application No. 709)
    Registered: 28.09.2020 (Handicraft)
    Traditional cotton and silk-cotton sarees woven in Waraseoni (Balaghat district) with distinctive local motifs.
18. Jabalpur Stone Craft (Application No. 710)
    Registered: 28.09.2020 (Handicraft)
    Intricate stone carving and sculptures from Jabalpur using local marble and sandstone.

19–22. Recent Additions (2024–2025)
– Khajuraho Stone Craft of Madhya Pradesh (No. 1361)
– Betul Bharewa Metal Craft (No. 1362)
– Gwalior Papier Mache Craft (No. 1365)
– Gwalior Stone Craft (No. 1367)
– Chhatarpur Furniture (No. 1427) These newer tags further highlight the state’s rich stone-carving, metal, and wood-working traditions linked to historic temple architecture and tribal skills.

Manufactured

23. Panna Diamond (Application No. 1097)
    Registered: 07.06.2023 (Manufactured)
    Famous diamonds mined from the Panna region, known for their clarity, brilliance, and historical significance. The GI tag covers the unique cutting and polishing skills developed in the area.