Lok Sabha Question No. 2948 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: GI Tag Applications
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri Dilip Saikia, Shri Tapir Gao

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2948.

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, THE 10 TH  MARCH, 2026.

## GI TAG APPLICATIONS

## 2948.  SHRI DILIP SAIKIA: SHRI TAPIR GAO:

## Will the Minister of COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY be pleased to state: वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मंत्री

- (a) whether the Government provides financial, technical or institutional assistance to producer groups, artisans and farmers groups for preparation and filling of GI applications;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the details of number of GI applications received from North-Eastern States are currently under trial, State-wise including State of Assam; and
- (d) the time frame set for the extension and approval of such applications?

## 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) & (b): The measures / schemes initiated by Government to provide financial, technical or institutional assistance to producer groups, artisans and farmers groups for preparation and filling of GI applications is at Annexure-A .
- (c): As per the records of the Geographical Indications Registry (GIR), at present, a total of 59 GI applications from the North-Eastern States, including Assam, are  in process. The State-wise details are enclosed at Annexure-B.
- (d): The  GI  applications  listed  in Annexure-B ,  as  mentioned  in  part  (c)  of  this question,  are  scheduled  for  pre-hearing  in  March  and  April  2026.  After completion of the pre-hearing process, the applications will be evaluated by the Expert Committee and processed further for registration in accordance with the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 and the rules framed thereunder.

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## ANNEXURE-A

## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) & (b) OF THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2948 FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2026.

1.  The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), through the IPR component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, provides support for protection and  commercialization  of  Intellectual  Property,  including  for  Geographical Indications  (GI).  Under  the  scheme,  the  eligible  applicants  may  receive reimbursement of 100% of the actual cost incurred for GI registration, subject to  a  maximum  limit  of  Rs.  2.00  lakh  per  registered  GI.  Further,  through implementing agencies, i.e. Intellectual Property Facilitation Centres (IPFCs) under the scheme, the applicants are provided with end-to-end GI filing support.
2.  The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, provides financial assistance of Rs.1.50 lakh for effective enforcement of GI registration and/or actual expenditure incurred in  legal  cases  for  the  protection  of  GIs,  as  approved  by  the  Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).
3.  Through the amendment to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2002, notified on 03.11.2025, the fee for filing GI applications and related processes has been reduced by 80 percent. This reform reduces the financial burden on artisans, farmers, cooperatives and traditional producer groups, making GI registration and renewal  more affordable and encouraging wider participation in the GI protection system.
4.  Apart from above, GI Registry assists Producer's Associations or authorised bodies in addressing the deficiencies found in the applications and assists them to complete the application. Further, the GI Registry provide handhold support to the applicant throughout the process. For more assistance, applicants can contact the GI Registry at e-mail: gir-ipo@nic.in or 044-22502030.

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## ANNEXURE-B

## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (c)  &  (d)  OF  THE  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2948 FOR ANSWER ON 10.03.2026.

## List of GI applications from the North-Eastern States, including Assam, under trial)

|   SL No. |   App. No. | Geographical Indications                                          | Date of Filing   | Goods        | Geographical Area   | Status                                                                                                                                                       |
|----------|------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 |       1479 | Arunachal Pradesh Tagin Textiles                                  | 26.03.2025       | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        2 |       1480 | Arunachal Pradesh Wancho Tumnu- Khutong/Nichong '(Handwoven Bag)' | 26.03.2025       | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        3 |        913 | Bebo Large Cardamom                                               | 21.06.2022       | Agricultural | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        4 |       1185 | Yak Ghee                                                          | 21.02.2024       | Food Stuff   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        5 |       1186 | Yak Chamar                                                        | 21.02.2024       | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        6 |       1187 | Arunachal Pradesh Singpho Textile                                 | 27.02.2024       | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        7 |       1350 | Arunachal Pradesh Wancho Beads Craft                              | 27.08.2024       | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        8 |       1352 | Kaman & Digaru Mishmi Textile of Arunachal Pradesh                | 30.08.2024       | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |
|        9 |       1353 | Yak Wool Fabric & Pu Chuppa (Jacket)                              | 30.08.2024       | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee. |

|   10 |   1354 | Yak Chitpa Jaamu - (Yak Wool Cap)                  | 30.08.2024   | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|------|--------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   11 |   1355 | Yak Churkam                                        | 30.08.2024   | Food Stuffs  | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   12 |   1356 | Yak Woolen Blanket and Floor Covering(Luei)        | 30.08.2024   | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   13 |   1422 | Arunachal Pradesh Kaman Mishmi Jewellery Craft     | 21.01.2025   | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   14 |   1423 | Phurn Tai Khamti Craft of Arunachal Pradesh        | 21.01.2025   | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   15 |   1425 | Arunachal Pradesh Nocte Khamti/Jumin (Beverage)    | 21.01.2025   | Manufactured | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   16 |   1448 | Arunachal Pradesh Khow-Laam (Tai Khamti Rice Dish) | 11.02.2025   | Food Stuffs  | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   17 |   1451 | Arunachal Pradesh Mishmi Tita                      | 17.02.2025   | Agricultural | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   18 |   1452 | Arunachal Pradesh Wancho Textile                   | 17.02.2025   | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   19 |   1501 | Arunachal Pradesh Sherdukpen Textiles              | 08.04.2025   | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   20 |   1502 | Arunachal Pradesh Nocte Textiles                   | 08.04.2025   | Textiles     | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |

|   21 |   1531 | Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Mask              | 05.05.2025   | Handicraft   | Arunachal Pradesh   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|------|--------|-------------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   22 |   1276 | Rih Dima-Dimasa Textile and Textile Goods | 14.06.2024   | Textiles     | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   23 |   1286 | Riha of Assam                             | 24.06.2024   | Textiles     | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   24 |   1287 | Mekhela Chador of Assam                   | 24.06.2024   | Textiles     | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   25 |   1305 | Kolakhar                                  | 08.07.2024   | Agriculture  | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   26 |   1493 | Karanga Da-Kotari                         | 02.04.2025   | Manufactured | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   27 |   1497 | Brass Metal Crafts of Hajo                | 04.04.2025   | Handicraft   | Assam               | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   28 |    912 | Yongchak                                  | 21.06.2022   | Agricultural | Manipur             | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   29 |   1091 | Kouna Crafts                              | 23.05.2023   | Handicraft   | Manipur             | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   30 |   1092 | Lik-Kol                                   | 23.05.2023   | Handicraft   | Manipur             | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   31 |   1093 | Senga                                     | 23.05.2023   | Handicraft   | Manipur             | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   32 |    914 | Soh - Shang                               | 21.06.2022   | Agricultural | Meghalaya           | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |

|   33 |   915 | Rangkuai Mango                    | 21.06.2022   | Agricultural   | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|------|-------|-----------------------------------|--------------|----------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   34 |  1085 | Khiangkawi Ipte (Ipte Chei)       | 16.05.2023   | Textiles       | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   35 |  1086 | Khumbeu                           | 18.05.2023   | Textiles       | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   36 |  1087 | Puanrin                           | 18.05.2023   | Textiles       | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   37 |  1088 | Thangchhuah Puan                  | 18.05.2023   | Textiles       | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   38 |  1089 | Puanlaisen                        | 18.05.2023   | Textiles       | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   39 |  1570 | Vakiria (Chawi Lukhum)            | 23.06.2025   | Handicraft     | Mizoram   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   40 |   906 | Sikkim Orchids                    | 07.06.2022   | Agricultural   | Sikkim    | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   41 |   925 | Sikkim Orange                     | 12.07.2022   | Agricultural   | Sikkim    | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   42 |   783 | Hee Goan Seremna Cardamom         | 18.10.2021   | Agricultural   | Sikkim    | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   43 |   796 | Sikkim Temi Tea                   | 15.11.2021   | Agricultural   | Sikkim    | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   44 |   851 | Sikkimlepcha Hat (Sumok Thyaktuk) | 14.03.2022   | Handicraft     | Sikkim    | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |

|   45 |   1483 | Tripura Agarwood Chips    | 01.04.2025   | Agricultural   | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|------|--------|---------------------------|--------------|----------------|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   46 |   1484 | Tripura Agarwood Oil      | 01.04.2025   | Agricultural   | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   47 |    911 | Jampui Orange             | 21.06.2022   | Agricultural   | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   48 |   1195 | Trupura Basket Weaving    | 13.03.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   49 |   1196 | Tripura Cane Craft        | 13.03.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   50 |   1197 | Tripura Bamboo Craft      | 18.03.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   51 |   1199 | Reang Jwellery of Tripura | 20.03.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   52 |   1200 | Tripura Painting          | 20.03.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   53 |   1226 | Tripura Pottery Craft     | 16.04.2024   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   54 |   1522 | Tripura Terracotta Craft  | 28.04.2025   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   55 |   1523 | Tripura Chakma Textile    | 28.04.2025   | Textiles       | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   56 |   1524 | Tripura Bamboo Root Craft | 28.04.2025   | Handicraft     | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |

|   57 |   1525 | Tripura Sumui Flute       | 28.04.2025   | Handicraft   | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
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|   58 |   1529 | Tripura Dagga (Tabla)     | 02.05.2025   | Handicraft   | Tripura   | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |
|   59 |   1509 | Nagaland Molvom Pineapple | 11.04.2025   | Agricultural | Nagaland  | Scheduled for pre hearing in the month of March & April 2026 after completion of pre hearing, application would proceed for evaluation by experts committee.   |

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