Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that it is a matter of honour for Odisha to get the GI tag for Cuttack's Silver Filigree (ChandiTarakasi).
Ever tasted exotic dishes like Red Ant chutney? Now is the time to explore this wild cuisine that spans across the globe!
As the long-awaited news broke the people of Kendrapara in particular and of Odisha in general started celebrating.
Chhenapoda - Some call it sweet, some cake. But it does not matter because the only thing matter is how delicious it is. Odisha is observing ‘Chhenapoda Dibasa’ today celebrate this one of the most iconic sweet and succulent dishes of the State.
With several organisations intensifying their demands for providing GI tag to Chhenapoda, the initiative has gathered momentum.
Along with the Banarasi Paan, three other Varanasi-based products -- Banarasi Langda Mango, Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal) and Adamchini Rice -- have also received the GI tag, said Padma Awardee GI expert Rajinikant.
The people of Nayagarh district have been demanding GI tag for ‘Chhena Poda’, the identity of their district.
Rasabali an iconic sweet of Odisha. Favourite of Lord Sri Baldevjew in Kendrapara
This is sweet news for people of Odisha, and even sweeter for particularly those who have a sweet tooth. State’s own famous sweet ‘Magaji Ladu’ is all set to get the coveted Geographical Indication or (GI) tag.
If Nimapara is famous for ‘Chhena Jhili’, Kendrapara is for ‘Rasabali’ and Nayagarh for ‘Chhena Poda’, Dhenkanal is famous for its ‘Magaji Ladu’.
Mayurbhanj’s indigenous red weaver ant chutney has been pushed for GI (Geographical indications) tag. The tribals have been consuming red ant based delicacies for ages and have evolved the recipe over the years. The scientists have addressed a letter to Ministry of Ayush for the GI registry of the superfood ‘Kai Chutney’.
The chilli specific to the Kuchinda region of the Western-Odisha district is very hot in nature and is cultivated by the local farmers as a cash crop.
As on date, there are 417 registered Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products, of which around 150 GI tagged products are agricultural and food products, the Centre said.
After several controversies between both the states (Odisha and West Bengal), Odisha finally got the much-awaited Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its culinary delight made of cottage cheese, Rasagola.
Cultivated Kalajeera rice is now being sold in New Delhi with the help of ORMAS and the district administration of Koraput. It is also being packaged and sold in retail shops.
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