Goa will seek Geographical Indication (GI) tags for produce that is unique to the state: korgut rice,Taleigaobrinjal and manghilar mango. A GI label indicates a products specific geographical origin and the qualities that stem from that provenance.
To make its pitch successful, the has urged farmers to form producer associations for their respective crops. The government has requested farmers to be a part of this mission.
So far,Goa State Council for Science and Technologyhas managed to record 40 farmers growing korgut rice and 44 farmers growing Taleigao brinjal. Goa Mango Growers Association comprises farmers growing varied types of mangoes such as mangilar and malcorada. The total area and production of these crops are being worked out before they are pitched for the GI status.