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Gujarat
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Kerala
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Goa
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Odissa
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Detailed explanation-1: -Goa’s traditional festive sweet dish ‘Khaje’, spicy Harmal Chilli and Myndoli Banana (Moira Banana) has obtained Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry. Khaje got a GI tag under foodstuffs falling in Class-30 and Moira Banana under Class-31.
Detailed explanation-2: -Goa received its 4th GI on 30th June 2020 for Myndoli Bananas or Moira Bananas under Class-31 specified in the GI Act. The Myndoli Banana Growers Association, Ibrampur, Pernem, applied for Moira Bananas to be recognized as a GI.
Detailed explanation-3: -Top 5 states in India which holds maximum number of GI tags includes Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala. Tamil Nadu and Karntaka holds maximum number of GI tags followed by Kerala with 35 GI tag, Uttar Pradesh with 34 GI tag and Maharashtra with 31 GI tag.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pochampally Ikat was the first product from the state to receive the GI tag in 2005.
Detailed explanation-5: -Their unique designs and long term usability has made them quite popular across the country, and the Chaddar was the first product to be bestowed with the Geographical Indication status in the state of Maharashtra.