
   GI tags in India means Geographical Indications tags in India. A geographical indication (GI) is a sign/symbol given on products from a specific location indicating specific geographical origin. Also, it have special distinctive features and  qualities carrying its locational importance. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify on a product as originating in a given place. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh are such states which holds numerous number of GI tags. GI tags in India started from 2003. Darjeeling Tea from West Bengal was the first product to get the GI tags in India. Here is the state wise consolidated list of GI tags in India.
State-wise list of GI tags in India 2023Â
1. Andhra Pradesh
Handicraft-Â Â Allagadda Stone Carving, Udayagiri Wooden Cutlery, Etikoppaka Toys, Durgi stone carvings, Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarres And Paavadas, Venkatagiri Sari, Mangalagiri Sarees and Fabrics, Bobbili Veena, Uppada Jamdani Sari, Tholu bommalata, Pedana Kalamkari, Budithi Bell and Brass Craft, Kondapalli Bommallu, Srikalahasti Kalamkari,
Food Stuff-Â Â Â Bandar laddu, Tirupati Laddu
Agriculture- Guntur Sannam, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee, Banaganapalle Mangoes
2.  Arunachal Pradesh
Agricultural-Â Â Arunachal Orange
Handicraft –Â Â Idu Mishmi Textiles
3.  Assam
Agricultural-Â Â Assam (Orthodox), Assam Karbi Anglong Ginger, Tezpur Litchi, Joha rice of Assam, Boka Chaul, Chokuwa Rice of Assam, Kaji Nemu, Judima
Handicraft-Â Muga silk, Muga Silk of Assam (Logo – connected with GI-55), Gamosa of Assam
4. Bihar
Agricultural-Â Â Shahi Litchi of Bihar, Katarni rice, Magahi Paan, Mithila Makhana,
Handicraft-Â Applique (Khatwa) Work of Bihar , Sikki Grass Products of Bihar, Silk of Bhagalpur, Madhubani Paintings
5. Chhattisgarh
Agricultural-Â Jeeraphool,
Handicraft-Â Â Bastar Dhokra (Logo), Bastar Iron Craft, Bastar Dhokra, Bastar woodwork, Champa silk saree
6. Goa
Agricultural-Â Khola Chilli
Food Stuff-Â Feni
7. Gujrat
Agricultural-Â Â Bhalia wheat, Gir Kesar Mango,
Handicraft-Â Â Kutch Embroidery (Logo), Agates of Cambay (Logo), Sankheda Furniture (Logo), Patan Patola , Jamnagari Bandhani, Kachchh shawl, Surat Zari Craft, Tangaliya Shawl, Kutch Embroidery, Agates of Cambay, Sankheda furniture,
8.  Himachal Pradesh
Agricultural-Â Â Himachali Kala Zeera, Kangra tea,
Handicraft- Kangra Paintings, Kullu Shawl, Kinnauri Shawl, Chamba Rumal,
9. Jammu and Kashmir
Agricultural-Â Â Kashmir Saffron,
Handicraft-Â Â Kashmir Sozani Craft, Kashmir Pashmina, Kashmiri Hand Knotted Carpet, Khatamband, Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving, Kashmir Paper Machie, Kani Shawl,
10. Jharkhand
Handicraft –  Sohrai – Khovar Painting
11.  Karnataka
Agricultural-Â Â Gulbarga Tur Dal, Bababudangiri Arabica Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Coorg Arabica Coffee, Sirsi Supari, Bangalore Rose Onion, Bangalore Blue Grapes, Udupi Mattu Gulla Brinjal, Kamalpur red banana, Appamidi Mango, Devanhalli Papanas, Peppercorns, Rainy Malabar Robusta Coffee, Rainy Malabar Arabica Coffee, Coorg’s green cardamom, Hadgali Mallige, Udupi Mallige, Nanjanagad banana, Mysore betel leaf, Coorg Orange,
Food Stuff-Â Dharwad Pedha
Handicraft–Â Â Mysore Silk, Navalgund Durries, Ganjifa Cards of Mysore, Karnataka Bronzeware, Udupi Saree, Kinhal Toys, Guledgudd Khana, Sandur Lamani embroidery, Molakalmuru Saree, Carnatic brass utensils, Navalgund carpet, Ganjifa cards of Mysore, Ilkal saree, Mysore Traditional Painting, Kasuti embroidery, Rosewood inlays of Mysore, Channapatna toys, Bidriware, Mysore silk
Manufactured-Â Mysore sandalwood soap, Mysore Sandalwood Oil, Mysore Agarbatti
12. Kerala
Agricultural-Â Â Tirur Betel Leaf (Tirur Vettila), Marayoor Jaggery, Wayanad Robusta Coffee, Nilambur Teak, Chengalikodan Nendran Banana, Kaipad Rice, Wayanad Gandhakasala rice, Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice, Central Travancore jiggery, Vazhakulam pineapple, Pokkali Rice, Alleppey Green Cardamom, Tellechery Pepper, Palakkadan Matta Rice, Njavara rice,
Handicraft-Â Â Screw Pine Craft of Kerala, Brass Broidered Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala, Maddalam of Palakkad, Kuthampally Dhoties & Set Mundu, Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set Mundu, Kuthampully Sarees and Fine Cotton Fabrics, Kasargod saree, Balramapuram saree and cotton cloth, Kannanor Home Furnishing, Maddalam of Pallakad, Screw pine craft of Kerala, Brass Carved Coconut Shell Crafts of Kerala, Alleppy Coir, Aranmula Kannadi
13.  Madhya Pradesh
Handicraft –Â Â Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh, Leather Toys of Indore, Bell Metal ware of Datia and Tikamgarh, Maheshwar Sarees & Fabrics, Bell Metal Ware of Datia and Tikamgarh, Bagh Prints, Leather Toys of Indore, Chanderi sari,
Food stuff-Â Â Ratlami Sev , Jhabua Kadaknath Black Chicken Meat,
14.  Maharastra
Agricultural–Â Â Solapuri Pomegranate, Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal, Purandar Fig, Marathwada Kesar Mango, Jalgaon Banana, Jalna Sweet orange, Beed Custard Apple, Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo, Lasalgaon onion, Sangli Raisins, Vengurla Cashew, Ambemohar rice, Navapur Tur Dal, Waghya Ghevada, Sindhudurg & Ratnagiri Kokum, Bhiwapur Chilli, Mangalwedha Jowar, Waigaon Turmeric, Ajara Ghansal Rice, Nagpur orange, Kolhapur Jaggery, Nashik Grapes, Mahabaleshwar strawberry,,
Handicraft –Â Â Karvath Kati Sarees & Fabrics, Kolhapuri Chappal , Paithani saree, Puneri turban, Solapur Terry Towel, Solapur sheet, Warli painting
Manufactured-Â Nashik wine
15. Manipur
Agricultural-Â Â Chak Hao, Kachai lemon, Shaphee Lanphee,
Handicraft –Â Â Moirang Phee, Wangkhei Phee
Food stuff –Â Manipuri Black Rice
16. Meghalaya
Agricultural-  Khasi Mandarin, Memong Narang,
17. Mizoram
Agricultural-Â Â Mizo Chilli
Handicraft –Â Â Tawlhlohpuan, Mizo Puanchei, Pawndum, Ngotekherh, Hmaram,
18. Nagaland
Agricultural-Â Â Naga Tree Tomato, Naga Chili,
Handicraft –Â Â Chakshesang Shawl,
19. Odisha
Agricultural-Â Â Kandhamal Haladi, Ganjam Kewda Flower,
Handicraft –Â Odisha Pattachitra, Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree & Joda, Habaspuri Saree & Fabrics, Bomkai Saree & Fabrics, Sambalpuri Bandha Saree & Fabrics, Dhalapathar Parda & Fabrics, Gopalpur Tussar cloth, Khandua sari, Pipli embroidery, Konark sculpture carvings, , Odisha Ikat, Kotpad handloom garments
Food stuff-Â Â Â Odisha Rasagola,
Manufactured-Â Â Â Ganjam Kewda Rooh
20. Pondicherry
Handicraft-Â Â Tirukanur Papier Mache Craft, Villianur Terracotta Works
21. Punjab
Agricultural-Â Â Basmati,
22. Rajasthan
Agricultural- Handicraft –Â Kathputlis of Rajasthan, Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Molela Clay Work of Rajasthan, Thewa Art Work, Kota Doria, Bagru Hand Block Print, Sanganeri Hand Block Print, Puppets of Rajasthan, Molela pottery,
Natural goods- Makrana marble
Food stuff-Â Â Bikaneri Bhujia
23. Sikkim
Agricultural-Â Â Sikkim Large Cardamom
24.  Tamil Nadu
Agricultural- Seeraga Samba Rice ,Kodaikanal Malai Poondu, Madurai Malli, Erode Manjal (Erode Turmeric), Serumalai Hill Banana, Virupakshi banana, Nilgiri (Orthodox), Eucalyptus emblem, Eathomozhy Tall Coconut,
Food stuff-Â Â Â Â Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai, Palani Panchamirtham, Srivilliputtur Palkova, Chettinad Kottan,
Handicraft –Â Â Kallakurichi Wood Carving, Arumbavur Wood Carvings, Pattamadai Pai, Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil, Swamimalai Bronze Icons, Thanjavur Art Plate, Arumbavur Wood Carvings, Mahabalipuram Stone Sculpture, Thanjavur Veenai (Tanjore Veena), Nachiarkoil Kuthuvilakku (Nachiarkoil Lamp), Pattamadai Pai (Pattamadai Mats), Toda Embroidery, Thanjavur doll, Salem Silk, known as Salem Venpattu, Kovai Kora Cotton Saree, Arani silk, Temple decorations of Nagercoil, Swamimalai Bronze Icons, Thanjavur Art Plate, Salem Fabric, Kanchipuram silk, Bhavani Jamakkalam, Madurai Sungudi, Thanjavur painting
Manufactured-Â Â Â East India leather, Coimbatore Wet Grinder
25. Telengana
Handicraft –Â Telia Rumal, Pochampally Ikat, Warangal Durries, Adilabad Dokra, Narayanpet Handloom Sarees, Pembarthi Metal Craft, Cheriyal Paintings, Siddipet Gollabama sari, Gadwal sari, Nirmal Paintings, Nirmal furniture, Nirmal toys and crafts, Silver carvings of Karimnagar, Pochampalli Ikat,
Food stuff-Â Â Â Hyderabad Haleem,
26. Tripura
Agricultural-Â Â Tripura Queen Pineapple
27. Uttar Pradesh
Agricultural-Â Â Kalanamak rice, Allahabadi Surkha, Malehibadi Dasheri Mango,
Handicraft-Â Gorakhpur Terracotta, Nizamabadi black pottery, Mirzapur Handmade Dari, Varanasi Wooden Lacquerware & Toys, Banaras Metal Repouse Craft, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft, Banaras Brocades and Sarees, Lucknow Zardozi, Farrukhabad Prints, Agra Durrie, Banarasi Zartari and Saree, Lucknow Chikankari, Hand made Carpet of Bhadohi – Mirzapur Region of UP, Firozabad Glasswork, Moradabad Metallurgy, Khurja Pottery, Saharanpur Wood Craft
Manufactured-   Meerut scissors , Kannauj Fragrances, Kanpur Saddlery
28. Uttarakhand
Agricultural-Â Â Uttarakhand Tejpat
29. West Bengal
Agricultural-  Gobindobhog Rice, Tulapanji Rice, Fazli Mango, Khirsapati or Himsagar Mango, Laxmanbhog Mango, Darjeeling Tea
Handicraft-  Bankura Panchmura Terracotta Craft, Dhaniakhali Saree, Baluchari Saree, Shantipur Saree, Leather goods in Santiniketan, Nakshi kantha
Food stuff- Banglar Rasogolla , Bardhaman Mihidana, Bardhaman Sitabhog, Joynagar Moa,

Which one is the first product to get a GI tags in India ?
** Darjiling Tea **
State with Maximum number of GI tags in India ?
**Tamil Nadu**