December 17, 2025 10:13 AM
Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi Salt, Authoor Poovan Banana, Villiseri Lemon seek GI tag
Producers of three iconic agricultural products from Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district — Thoothukudi salt, Authoor Poovan banana and Villiseri lemon — have applied for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, aiming to secure legal protection, preserve traditional practices and enhance market visibility for the region’s produce. The applications were facilitated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Chennai, along with the NABARD–Madurai Agribusiness Incuba...