Why in News?
On July 14, 2026, the Geographical Indications Registry granted the GI tag to Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel from Gujarat.
Key Points
The registration was secured jointly by Unjha APMC, the Department of Horticulture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, and the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India.
Unjha hosts one of Asia's largest spice markets, trading crops from both Gujarat and Rajasthan.
India is the world's largest producer and exporter of cumin, with Gujarat contributing a major share.
Exam Connect
GI Tag → governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 → issued by the GI Registry under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry → valid for 10 years and renewable
Darjeeling Tea → first Indian product to receive a GI tag in 2004