Odisha to apply for GI tag for ‘Odishara Rasagolla’ in 7 days

Bhubaneswar: After West Bengal won the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘Banglar Rosogolla’, Odisha is now gearing up to seek a similar tag for its own Rasagola sweet which originated from the State centuries back.

MSME Minister Prafulla Samal informed that the government will apply for GI tag for ‘Odishara Rasagolla’ in the next seven days after collecting all evidences and seeking necessary legal opinion.

Senior officials claimed that Odisha’s Rasagola is deeply associated with the tradition and is being served to Lord Jagannath during several rituals since last 800 years.

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The Minister, however, conceded that there was a delay on part of the government in applying for GI tag.

“We are looking into all the aspects and reviewing legal option as well,” said Samal.

Apart from this, Odisha will also seek GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric which has medicinal value. The process of collecting necessary documents from Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) has begun already, informed sources.

At present, Odisha already has GI tags for 14 products including Pipili Chandua, Patta Chitra of Ragunathpur among others.