Ladakh’s Pride commences in the national capital

MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates Art and Photo Exhibition showcasing Ladakh’s GI treasures in New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 26: To showcase the Geographical Indication treasures of Ladakh, an exclusive Photo Exhibition and Live Demonstration of all the GI-tagged products of Ladakh has begun at the All-India Fine Art & Crafts Society, New Delhi.

The Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Science & Technology/DoPT/PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the exhibition in the presence ...

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Sheikh Nazir Raises Concerns Over Alleged Discrimination in GI Tag Allocation

VoL Desk, Nov. 26: President of Jamiatul Ulma Isna Ashriya, Kargil, Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, expressed dissatisfaction over alleged discrimination in the allocation of Geographical Indication (GI) tags for Ladakh’s products.

Sheikh Nazir pointed out the discrepancy, stating that while GI tags were granted to products in other regions, Kargil was overlooked for its renowned products.

He also urged the UT Ladakh administration to prioritize languages associated with Kargil, partic...

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Ladakh secures 4th GI Tag for ‘Sea-buckthorn’

Ladakh, Nov 15: The Geographical Indication Registry, operating under the Department for the Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the Department of Industries & Commerce, Ladakh.

The approval designates them as the Registered Proprietor for ‘Ladakh Seabuckthorn’ in Class 31. This latest GI tag underscores Ladakh’s commitment to preserving and promoting its unique and he...

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Ladakh wood carving among nine products from J-K, Ladakh in line for GI tag

The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are set to get the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for nine products. “The GI applications of all these products have been filed at the GI Registry in Chennai. The Consultative Group Meeting of all these products has already been successfully held and the products are in the final stage of being granted the tag. The final GI tag is expected soon,” a spokesperson said.

The products in line to obtain the GI tag include the famous Basoh...

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