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Geographical Indication (GI) – Today Current Affairs

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin like region, country and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place.
The use of a GI, as an indication of the product’s source, is intended as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to original & traditional methods, or enjoys a good reputation due to its geographical origin. And also there is a clear link between the product and its original place of production. The Hindu Analysis
GI Tags are used for agricultural products, handicrafts, industrial products etc.
GI Tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorized users are allowed to use the popular product name.
GI are covered as a component of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) under the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and also governed by the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO’s) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
In India, GI registration is administered by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 which came into force with effect from September 2003. The Hindu Analysis
The first product in India to be accorded with GI tag was Darjeeling tea in the year 2004-05.
In India this tag is issued by the Geographical Indication Registry under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The GI Registry is situated at Chennai.