Ladakh, the cold desert “Land of High Passes” in the Union Territory of Ladakh, is renowned for its stark beauty, extreme climate, rich Buddhist heritage, and resilient high-altitude agriculture and crafts. Though one of India’s youngest Union Territories (formed in 2019), Ladakh has quickly established a distinctive Geographical Indication (GI) portfolio. These four registrations, granted…
Jammu and Kashmir, the crown of India nestled in the Himalayas, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique products shaped by its diverse geography, from the fertile Kashmir Valley to the high-altitude mountains of Jammu and Ladakh regions. The Union Territory has built an impressive Geographical Indication (GI) portfolio that protects…
1. Andaman Karen Musley Rice This aromatic, short-grained red rice variety has been cultivated since the 1920s by the Karen community, mainly in Mayabunder and Diglipur tehsils of North and Middle Andaman district. Organically grown using traditional sustainable methods, it is known for its nutty flavour, high yield, climate resilience (including tolerance to saline soils),…