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Kandhamal Haldi likely to get GI tag - Daily Current Affairs 2021
Kandhamal Haldi likely to get GI tag

Why is in news?
  • Odisha’s Kandhamal Haldi (turmeric), famous for its healing properties, is a few steps away from receiving GI tag as the Geographical Indications Journal has advertised its application seeking objections.
Kandhamal Hladi
  • Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing, based at the district headquarter town of Phulbani, had moved for registration ‘Kandhamal Haldi’.
  • It was accepted under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
  • Turmeric is the main cash crop of tribal people in Kandhamal.
  • Apart from domestic use, turmeric is also used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.
Source
The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 5th Dec 2018
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