Lok Sabha Question No. 4072 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: GI Tag Applications from West Bengal
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Mr Pathan Yusuf

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT FOR PROMOTION OF INDUSTRY AND INTERNAL TRADE LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4072.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2026.

## GI TAG APPLICATIONS FROM WEST BENGAL

## 4072.  MR PATHAN YUSUF:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications filed from West Bengal that are pending before the Geographical Indications Registry;
- (b) the details of the GI tag applications filed from West Bengal that have been refused since 2014, year and application-wise; and
- (c) the  reasons for the refusal of GI tags for these applications and the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री ( श्री णिणिन प्रसाद ) THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

- (a): As on date, 46 Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications filed from West Bengal are pending before the Geographical Indications Registry. The detailed list of these applications is provided in Annexure-A.
- (b): Since 2014, a total of 02 Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications filed from West Bengal have been refused. The year-wise and application-wise details of these refused applications are provided in Annexure-B.
- (c): The following points outline the reasons for the refusal of the two Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications filed from West Bengal since 2014.

The  GI  Application  No.  579  (Krishnagar  Sarpuria)  and  580  (Krishnagar Sarbhaja): These  two  applications  were  filed  by  M/s.  Krishnagar  Mistanna Babosayee  Welfare  Samity  on  25.05.2017  and  were  refused  because  the applicant  failed  to  prove  its  legal  status  as  a  registered  body  representing producers as required under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration  and  Protection)  Act,  1999.  The  applicant  admitted  that  its registration under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961 was still in process and could not produce valid registration documents. Notices sent by the registry were also returned undelivered, indicating the organization did not exist at the stated address. Therefore, the tribunal held that the applications were filed by a non-existent or unregistered organization and refused the GI registration.

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## ANNEXURE-A

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4072 FOR ANSWER ON 17.03.2026.

## List of GI Tag Application filed from West Bengal and Pending before GIR

| SL. No.   | App. No.   | Geographical Indications             | Status           | Date of           | Goods        | Geographical Area   | Remarks                                                            |
|-----------|------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------|--------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1         | 795        | Clay Doll of                         | Advertised       | Filing 15.11.2021 | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 2         | 846        | Krishnanagar Natungram Wooden Doll   | Advertised       | 04.03.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 3         | 865        | Shantiniketan Batik                  | Advertised       | 11.04.2022        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 4         | 875        | Kolkatti Jewelry                     | Advertised       | 19.04.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 5         | 876        | Lac of Purulia                       | Advertised       | 19.04.2022        | Natural      | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 6         | 877        | Begampur Cotton Handloom Saree       | Advertised       | 19.04.2022        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 7         | 892        | Fulia Jamdani Sarees                 | Advertised       | 17.05.2022        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 8         | 901        | Cooch Behar Sitalpati                | Advertised       | 01.06.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 9         | 908        | Shantiniketan Ektara                 | Advertised       | 21.06.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 10        | 932        | Bengal Sabai                         | Advertised       | 26.07.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 11        | 988        | Chandannagar Jolbhora Sandesh        | Advertised       | 13.09.2022        | Food Stuff   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 12        | 990        | Janai Monohara                       | Advertised       | 20.09.2022        | Food Stuff   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 13        | 991        | Bengal Singing Bowl                  | Advertised       | 20.09.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 14        | 992        | Ashapur Brinjal                      | Advertised       | 21.09.2022        | Agricultural | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 15        | 1017       | Bankura Conch Shell Craft            | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 16        | 1018       | Beliatore Mecha Sandesh              | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Food Stuff   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 17        | 1019       | Bishnupur Dashavatar Tash            | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 18        | 1021       | Kanakchur Rice                       | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Agricultural | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 19        | 1023       | Sholapith Craft of West Bengal       | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 20        | 1024       | Khagra Brass & Bell Metal Utensils   | Advertised       | 06.12.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 21        | 1034       | Bankura Brass & Bell Metals Utensils | Advertised       | 21.12.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 22        | 1039       | Banglar Nolen Gur                    | Advertised       | 28.12.2022        | Agricultural | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 23        | 1044       | Murshidabad Silk                     | Advertised       | 13.01.2023        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
| 24        |            | Balagarh Boat                        | Advertised       | 04.07.2023        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Published                                                          |
|           | 1107       | Kakhra and Gargare                   |                  |                   |              |                     | Examination Report issued.                                         |
| 25        | 937        | Pithe                                | Examination      | 10.08.2022        | Food Stuff   | West Bengal         | Awaiting reply from Applicant                                      |
| 26        | 993        | Shantiniketan Alpona                 | Examination      | 27.09.2022        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Examination Report issued. Awaiting reply from Applicant           |
| 27        | 1041       | Nawabganj's Brinjal                  | Pre- Examination | 06.01.2023        | Agricultural | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 29        | 1084       | Rabri of Hooghly                     | Pre- Examination |                   |              | West Bengal         | pre- hearing. Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for |
|           |            |                                      |                  | 16.05.2023        | Food Stuff   |                     | pre- hearing.                                                      |
| 30        | 1181       | Jamdani Sarees of West Bengal        | Pre- Examination | 13.02.2024        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 31        | 1201       | Bangla Paan (betel Leaves)           | Pre- Examination | 25.03.2024        | Agricultural | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 32        | 1491       | Babnan Chikon Embroidery             | Pre- Examination | 02.04.2025        | Textiles     | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 33        | 1492       | Gupo Sandesh                         | Pre- Examination | 02.04.2025        | Food Stuffs  | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 34        | 1549       | Thangka Painting                     | Pre- Examination | 26.05.2025        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Reply to FCR Received. Application shall proceed for pre- hearing. |
| 36        | 1109       | Stone Crafts of                      | Pre-             | 04.07.2023        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Awaiting reply from                                                |
| 35        | 1108       | Kalimpong Silver Metal Craft         | Pre- Examination | 04.07.2023        | Handicraft   | West Bengal         | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR                               |
|           |            | Belpahari                            | Examination      |                   |              |                     | Applicant to FCR                                                   |

|   37 |   1391 | Southeast West Bengal Brahmi   | Pre- Examination   | 12.12.2024   | Agricultural   | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|------|--------|--------------------------------|--------------------|--------------|----------------|---------------|----------------------------------------|
|   38 |   1561 | Bandel Cheese                  | Pre- Examination   | 10.06.2025   | Food Stuffs    | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   39 |   1616 | Mahua                          | Pre- Examination   | 01.09.2025   | Manufactured   | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   40 |   1681 | Bankura Monsoon Green Pumpkin  | Pre- Examination   | 04.12.2025   | Agricultural   | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   41 |   1682 | Banglar Chanachur              | Pre- Examination   | 05.12.2025   | Food Stuffs    | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   42 |   1683 | Basirhat Gamcha                | Pre- Examination   | 09.12.2025   | Textiles       | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   43 |   1684 | Gangarampur Kheer Doi          | Pre- Examination   | 09.12.2025   | Food Stuffs    | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   44 |   1685 | Kaliganj Dhokra                | Pre- Examination   | 09.12.2025   | Handicraft     | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   45 |   1686 | Kumartuli Idol of Kolkata      | Pre- Examination   | 09.12.2025   | Handicraft     | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |
|   46 |   1687 | Banglar Paan                   | Pre- Examination   | 09.12.2025   | Agricultural   | West Bengal   | Awaiting reply from Applicant to FCR   |

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ANNEXURE-B ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (b)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4072 FOR ANSWER ON 17.03.2026. List GI Tag Applications filed from West Bengal & Refused since 2014

|   SL. No. |   App. No. | Geographical Indications   | Status   | Date of Filing   | Goods      | Geographical Area   |
|-----------|------------|----------------------------|----------|------------------|------------|---------------------|
|         1 |        579 | Krishnagar Sarpuria        | Refused  | 25.05.2017       | Food Stuff | West Bengal         |
|         2 |        580 | Krishnagar Sarbhaja        | Refused  | 25.05.2017       | Food Stuff | West Bengal         |

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