Geographical Identification (GI) for goods and products from particular geographical territories, including Marathwada, will promote cultural , said advocate Ganesh Hingmire, the two-time winner ofthe nationalIP award instituted by the Centres ministry of commerce.
Different agricultural products, natural goods and manufacturing items among other things can secure the GI tag. Such a tag can assure premium price for these goods and items, fetch international market rates and boost the income of producers, he said.
Paithani saree, kesar mango, sweet lime and Osmanabadi goat are among the entities that have secured GI tags in Marathwada.