Why is it in the news?

• Seven products from Odisha have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags, highlighting their unique cultural and economic significance.

The following are the list of Products

1) Kapdaganda Shawl

• Woven and embroidered by Dongria Kondh tribe women.
• Off-white coarse cloth with red, yellow, and green threads.
• Motifs include lines and triangles reflecting the importance of mountains for the community.

2) Lanjia Saura Painting (Idital)

• Belongs to the Lanjia Saura community.
• White paintings on a crimson-maroon background.
• Subjects include tribal humans, trees, animals, birds, the Sun, and the Moon.

3)  Koraput Kala Jeera Rice

• Known as the ‘Prince of Rice’ for aroma, taste, texture, and nutritional value.
• Helps increase haemoglobin levels and improves metabolism.

4) Similipal Kai Chutney

• Made with red weaver ants found in Similipal forests.
• Rich in medicinal and nutritional value, a good source of protein, calcium, zinc, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, potassium, etc.

5) Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal

• Known for prickly thorns on stems and plants.
• Green, round fruits with more seeds.
• Resistant to major insects, minimal pesticide required.

6) Khajuri Guda

• Dark brown jaggery from date palm trees in Gajapati district.
• Traditionally prepared in trapezoidal form called ‘Patali Gur’.
• Organic by nature.

7) Dhenkanal Magji

• Sweet made from cheese from buffalo milk.
• Moisture drained, fried, and formed into balls.
• Centre of origin believed to be Mandar-Sadangi area of Gondia block.