India: Manipur’s Tamenglong oranges and Hathei chili get GI tag

Published Sep 22, 2021

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The Indian state of Manipur's Tamenglong orange and Hathei chilli have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the government. The Tamenglong orange is known for its sweetness and acidity, and is the larger half of Manipur's annual orange production. The Hathei chilli, grown organically in the Sirarakhong village, is a major source of income for its residents. The GI tag is expected to significantly boost the income of producers of these products.

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India’s northeastern state Manipur’s Tamenglong orange, a species of the mandarin family, and Hathei, a chilli variation, have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the government. Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh said in a tweet, “I’m happy to share that two (two) Manipur products, Hathei Chilly and Tamenglong Orange, have been given the GI tag.” It is good news for the producers of oranges and chillies as it will expectedly boost their income significantly. In 2019, the Manipur Organic Mission Agency (MOMA) had applied for Geographical Indication (GI) tags for the Tamenglong orange and the Sirarakhong Hathei chilli. The GI certifications is expected any time soon, said MOMA’s project director K Debdutta Sharma. Tamenglong oranges are grown in Tamenglong district, which accounts for more than half of Manipur’s yearly orange production. It is well-known for its sweetness and acidity. The oranges are bigger in size, weighing 232.76 grams on average and has a ...

Source: Indoasiancommodities