The Kandhamal Haldi is produced by the tribal people in Kandhamal. It is so well known because of its potent medicinal properties.
Apart from Kandhamal Haldi, almost 15 Odisha products have already received the GI tags.
The Kandhamal Apex Spices Association for Marketing, located in the district headquarters town of Phulbani, had applied for registration of ‘Kandhamal Haldi’ earlier in December, 2018, which got accepted under sub-section (1) of Section 13 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his happiness in his tweeter account.
GI tag is the name or sign used on certain products, which correlates to specific geographical location or origin. The specific tag is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods having exclusive quality and acclaimed reputation.
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