New items from India received GI tags

The new items with GI tag-

• Some of the items include Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, Raktsey Karpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra etc.
• The top 5 states holding maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.  

The ‘Gamosa’ from Assam-

• This traditionally woven handloom product is known for its distinctive red border and floral motifs. The gamosa is a symbol of Assamese culture. 
• It is mostly woven out of white threads with colourful and intricate inlays in red. There are different varieties woven for religious and auspicious occasions. 
• Gamocha is also known as Bihuwaan, as it is an essential part of the Bihu festival of Assam.

Tandur Red Gram of Telangana-

• It is a local variety of pigeon pea which is mainly grown in the rainfed areas of the Tandur and nearby places in the state. 
• As per the researchers, the fertile deep black soil with clay minerals specifically in Tandur Region along with huge limestone deposits can be attributed to the specific quality traits of Tandur Redgram. 
• It contains about 24 percent protein, which is almost three times that of cereals, and is popularly known for its very good taste, and better cooking quality.
• The GI tag will help in increasing demand for the processed red gram dal that is Toor Dal in international markets. 

Raktsey Karpo- the organic sweetness from Ladakh-

• Raktsey Karpo, from the family of apricot, packed with vitamins and low on calories is rich in sorbitol – a natural glucose substitute that can be consumed by diabetics. 
• The oil from its seed is known to relieve back aches and joint pain. 
• These apricots are grown organically as individual on trees or in clusters without using any chemical fertilisers.

Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra-

• It is known for its unique sweet taste, no-tear factor, and medicinal properties. 
• The soil of Alibaug taluka has low sulphur content & its geo-climatic conditions make it unique compared to other white onion-producing areas. 
• White onions are an excellent source of antioxidants that contain more than 25 different types of flavonoids which lowers the risk of developing chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.