India GI Fair 2022: August 26 to 28 - Register online now | What is Geographical Indications & its importance

A mega Geographical Indications (GI) fair is being organised from August 26 to 28 in Greater Noida. India's finest GI-tagged products will be on display at the event which will allow people to get a glimpse of products that have become pride of regions of their origin. GI is basically a sign. It is used on products that have a specific geographical origin. Such products are invaluable treasures of the region and build confidence to buy them. Recently, Bihar’s Mithila Makhana was awarded the GI tag by the Central government. Makhana is fifth product from Bihar which has been awarded the GI tag. The four others are - Jardalu Mango; Katarni Dhaan; Magahi Paan and Shahi Litchi.

The GI fair's aim is to connect invaluable native products to connoisseurs and clientele of the global market. The event will showcase the collective intellectual heritage and ethos of GI-tagged products.

Let your children discover and explore India's finest Geographically Tagged products from 300+ manufacturers, at India's first-ever GI Fair.

Visit the India GI Fair from 26-28 August.

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What is GI?

A Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin.

What is a GI Product?

The Geographical Indication indicates that the item is uniquely from its particular place of origin 390+ famed Indian products have been recognised and are tagged with the global geographical indication.

Citizens may register for India GI Fair 2022 online by visiting the official website- https://www.gifairindia.in/home

India GI Fair 2022 is being organised at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.

Step 1: Visit the official website - https://www.gifairindia.in/home

Step 2:  Option- 'Visitor Registration' appears on the homepage, at the top.

Step 3: Select the type of Trade visitor among the 4 options available. Visitors may select option 4.

Step 4: General domestic visitors will need to fill in required details-- Name, Age, State, City, Email, Mobile no., Type of visitor category and whatsapp no with country code.

Step 5: Click on Register.

Step 6: A mail will be sent to the registered email address. In case of query, one may write to - visitors@gifairindia.in.