Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi Salt, Authoor Poovan Banana, Villiseri Lemon seek GI tag

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...

India’s fruit exports expand into western markets with GI tags driving growth

February 21, 2025 2:00 PM

India’s fruit exports expand into western markets with GI tags driving growth

India’s agricultural exports have reached new markets under the Modi government, with shipments of fruits entering Western countries for the first time and rice exports recording substantial growth, boosting farmers’ incomes. A senior agriculture ministry official stated that these exports, ranging from exotic fruits to traditional staples, align with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, which aims to create new opportunities for Indian farmers. In a recent milestone, India s...