Guwahati: The North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) has taken an initiative to authorize 800 farmers from the northeast region of India to use the Geographical Indication (GI) tag of 13 fruits and vegetables.

To raise awareness about the GI initiative and showcase the products, NERAMAC organised a Gl awareness seminar-cum-exhibition, where the authorization was handed over to the farmers.

The commodities include Arunachal orange, Mizo chilli, Kachai lemon, Tripura queen pineapple, Khasi mandarin, Tezpur litchi, Sikkim large cardamom, Karbi Anglong ginger, Naga tree tomato, ‘Chak-Hao’ black rice, Memang narang, Dalle khursani, and Naga sweet cucumber.

By authorizing the farmers to use the GI tag, NERAMAC aims to promote these unique products in both international and domestic markets.

The initiative is a significant step towards promoting and protecting the traditional agricultural practices and products of the northeast region. It will provide recognition of the unique qualities and reputation of NER agricultural products and contribute to the economic development of the region.

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