GI Tags - Akash

Name/GI Tags	State	Salient Features
Palani Panchamirtham	Tamil Nadu	It is an ‘abhishega prasadam’👀 (food that is a religious offering) for Lord *Dhandayuthapani Swamy,👀* the presiding *deity of Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy 👀Temple, situated on Palani Hills,* Palani Town in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu. It is a combination of five natural substances, namely, banana, jaggery sugar, cow ghee, honey and cardamom in a definite proportion. It is prepared in a natural method without addition of any preservatives or artificial ingredients and is well known for its religious fervour and gaiety. • This is the *first time a temple ‘prasadam’ from Tamil Nadu has been bestowed* with the GI tag. It is prepared under the guidance given by the CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) Mysore, a government of India undertaking.
Tawlhlohpuan	Mizoram	It is a *medium to heavy, compactly woven, good quality fabric from Mizoram* and is known for warp yarns, warping, weaving & intricate designs that are made by hand. Tawlhloh, in *Mizo language, means 'to stand firm or not to move backward’.* It holds high significance in the Mizo society, is produced throughout the state of Mizoram, Aizawl and Thenzawl town being the main centre of production
Mizo Puanchei	Mizoram	It is a *colourful Mizo shawl/textile, from Mizoram. It is an important marriage outfit in the state. It is also the most commonly used costume in Mizo festive dances and official ceremonies*. The weavers insert the designs and motifs by using supplementary yarns while weaving to create this beautiful and alluring textile.
Tirur	Kerala	*Tirur betel vine is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttippuram, Malappuram and Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram District, Kerala* and is valued both for its mild stimulant action and medicinal properties (remedy for bad breath and digestive disorders) It is unique for its significantly *high content of total chlorophyll and protein* in fresh leaves. It is also commonly used for making pan masala for chewing. *Eugenol 👀is the major essential oil in Tirur betel* leaf contributing to its pungency.
Pawndum	Mizoram	Essential traditional cloth of the Mizo community. It is a rectangular piece of fabric used as a body wrap by both men and women. The cloth has a black background with red and grey stripes covering it. Like most traditional Mizo textiles, it is made of two-loom widths. Earlier,it was for certain Mizo dances and marriages, but today on days of mourning and death.
Ngotekherh	Mizoram	Handicraft Most popular Mizo traditional shawls worn on special occasions.
Hmaram	Mizoram	Handicraft Most popular Mizo traditional shawls worn on special occasions.
Gulbarga Tur Dal	Karnataka	Also Kalaburagi red gram Superior quality the world over High calcium and potassium content of the soilin region -major factors for its suprrior quality.
Dindigul Locks	Tamil Nadu	The famous Dindigul locks are known throughout the world for their superior quality and durability Even the city is called Lock City The abundance of iron in this region is the reason for the growth of the lock-making industry
Kandangi Saree	Tamil Nadu	The Kandangi saree, manufactured in Karaikudi taluk in Sivaganga district Runs Sri Mahalakshmi Handloom Weaving Centre in Kanadukathan The original Kandangi saree is manually made using a winding machine, loom, shuttle and bobbin. Brilliant colours like bright yellow, orange, red and a minimal black in the traditional pattern of stripes or checks with broad borders woven in coarse cotton.
Kodaikanal Malai Poondu	Tamil Nadu	Allium Sativum, this particular garlic is known for its medicinal and preservative properties It has anti-oxidant and anti-microbial potential, which is attributed to the presence of higher amount of organosulfur compounds, phenols and flavonoids compared to other garlic varieties It is grown in the Kodaikanal Hills, Dindugul district. Its usually white or pale yellow Kodaikanal Hill Garlic cultivation is done twice in a year, once May and for 2nd time in November
Srivilliputtur Palkova	Tamil Nadu	Food Stuff,a sweet made from cow milk and sugar Manufactured in and around the municipality of Srivilliputtur in Virudhunagar district demand for the product, several food startups in the State have begun selling it online under the ‘native sweets’ category.
Kaji Nemu	Assam	Agricultural
Kandhamal Haladi	Odisha	Kandhamal Haladi, a variety of turmeric indigenous to South Odisha and mostly cultivated in Kandhamal district, This locally sourced spice is well-known for its medicinal value and cosmetic properties. It is one of the major cash cash crop
Rasagola	Odisha	‘Odisha Rasagola’ is a sweet from the state of Odisha made of chhena (cottage cheese) Very soft to feel, is juicy and non- chewy in consistency, swallowed without teeth pressure Colour development of the ‘Odisha Rasagola’ is very specific, where without addition of external colour, various intensely-coloured rasagolas are prepared
Khola Chilli	Goa	Khola chillies grown by the Canacona farmers association *locally-grown Khola or Canacona chillies* are unique owing to their brilliant red colour and medium-pungent taste.
Idu Mishmi Textiles	Arunachal Pradesh	the motifs of their textiles, in order to promote weaving among the young generation This was the first GI tagging in the country which was funded by the community, without any financial support from the government.”👀