In our article – 'Does Your Product Have a
Location?
1' dated August 13, 2018, we discussed Geographical
Indications and their application in India. We bring to you a
recent update on the same.
"Litchi!"- The word sends a shock of its distinctive
and peculiar fragrance through the mind! Since the fruit requires a
specific set of climatic conditions, it is cultivated only in a few
states in the country. In India, Bihar, especially its northern
regions are blessed and famous for being the land of Litchi
cultivation since ages. Not only this, Bihar has its own
specialised variety of Litchi known as the 'Shahi
Litchi' because of its soft Rose scented flavour. It is a
delight to report that 'Shahi Litchi' from Bihar
was granted a GI tag by Geographical Indication Registry, Chennai.
The said registration was granted to the Litchi Growers Association
of Bihar, Muzzafarpur. The areas of East Champaran, Vaishali,
Samastipur and Begusarai districts of state are the
