The Banganapalle mango in the first week of May 2017 received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
This makes Andhra Pradesh the proprietor of the variety known for its sweetness.
The registration was given following an application from Andhra Pradesh Horticulture Commissioner.
The Andhra Pradesh government is the registered proprietor of the GI tag for Banganapalle mangoes, often hailed as “the king of fruits.”
It also known as Beneshan, Baneshan, Benishan, Chappatai and Safeda.
These mangoes are large sized, weighing on an average 350-400 grams.
The pulp is fibre less, firm and yellow with sweet taste. These mangoes have been grown for over 100 years in the state.
What is a GI Tag: Know More- A geographical indication is a name or sign used on certain products, which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 came into force with effect from 15 September 2003.
- GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights(TRIPS) Agreement.
- The tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorised users (or at least those residing inside the geographic territory) are allowed to use the popular product name. Darjeeling tea was the first GI tagged product in India.
