Uttarakhand opens India's first GI Products Gallery
Uttarakhand opened its first Geographical Indications (GI) Products Gallery at the Uttarakhand Forest Training Academy, Haldwani, on 13 July 2026. The gallery displays more than 30 GI-tagged products from the state — including Munsiyari white rajma, Almora Lakhori chilli, Ramnagar litchi, Tejpat, and craft items like Aipan art and Uttarakhand Tamta copperware. It aims to familiarise visitors with GI products and connect farmers and artisans with wider markets.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Uttarakhand opened its first GI Products Gallery at Haldwani.
- 2It displays 30+ GI-tagged products from the state.
- 3Products include Munsiyari white rajma, Almora Lakhori chilli, Ramnagar litchi and Tejpat.
- 4Crafts shown include Aipan art and Uttarakhand Tamta copperware.
- 5The state secured 18 GI tags in a single day in December 2023.
Deep Dive
- +A GI tag identifies products with a specific geographical origin and linked qualities/reputation.
- +GI registration in India is governed by the GI of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Exam Focus
Which state opened India's first GI Products Gallery in July 2026?
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Exam Relevance & Angle
A 'first-of-its-kind' state initiative around GI tags is a testable art & culture/GI GA item.
Target Exams
Background & Context
Uttarakhand has 30+ GI-tagged products; the gallery showcases them to visitors, students and researchers.
Test Yourself
1 / 1India's first GI Products Gallery was opened in July 2026 in which state?
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