A surge of pride sweeps Madhya Pradesh as 27 of its signature products clinch GI tags, affirming their exclusive ties to the land and its people. These certifications are fueling a renaissance for the state’s crafts and crops on domestic and international stages.
GI registration, managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, acts as a authenticity seal for geographically linked goods—pioneered in India by Darjeeling Tea back in 2004.
Betul’s Tigoria Craft Village celebrates its Bharewa art, with master artisan Baldev Waghmare awarded nationally by the President recently. Chhatarpur delivers Khajuraho stone and traditional wood crafts; Gwalior contributes stone artistry and delicate paper mache.
The fabric of fame includes Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees and fabrics, Dhar bag prints, Indore leather toys, bell metal wares from Datia and Tikamgarh, Ujjain’s batik artistry, Jabalpur marble works, Dindori’s evocative Gond paintings, and Warasivni handloom sarees.
Beyond crafts, delights like Gwalior’s patterned carpets, Panna diamonds, Dindori iron crafts, Balaghat Chinnaur rice, Rewa Sunderja mango, Sharabati wheat from Sehore and Vidisha, Mahoba Deshvari paan, Nagpuri oranges from Chhindwara and Pandhurna, Jhabua Kadaknath chicken, Ratlam sev, Morena gajak, Bundelkhand Kathia wheat, and Jawra garlic all bear the GI mark.
More approvals loom, signaling robust growth ahead. For Madhya Pradesh, these tags mean empowered communities, preserved legacies, and a competitive edge in the world of authentic goods.