The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR), under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, granted GI tags to three Madhya Pradesh products in June 2026: Khurasani Imli (fruit of Mandu's iconic Baobab tree, Adansonia digitata), Garadu Tuber (a winter delicacy from the Malwa region), and Balam Kakdi (a unique cucumber variety from Sailana, Ratlam district). Indori Malwi Potato also received GI recognition, adding to MP's growing list of geographically protected agricultural products.
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Madhya Pradesh's Khurasani Imli, Garadu Tuber, and Balam Kakdi Receive GI Tags
Key Points
- The Geographical Indication Registry (GIR), under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, granted GI tags to three Madhya Pradesh products in June 2026: Khurasani Imli (fruit of Mandu's iconic Baobab tree, Adansonia digitata), Garadu Tuber (a winter delicacy from the Malwa region), and Balam Kakdi (a unique cucumber variety from Sailana, Ratlam district)
- Indori Malwi Potato also received GI recognition, adding to MP's growing list of geographically protected agricultural products
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• MP: 4 new GI tags — Khurasani Imli, Garadu Tuber, Balam Kakdi, Indori Malwi Potato (June 2026) • Khurasani Imli: fruit of Mandu's Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata); light green, sour-sweet taste • Balam Kakdi: special cucumber from Sailana, Ratlam district; saffron-green hues • GIR: under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce; GI validity: 10 years (renewable)
