Daily Current Affairs / Darjeeling Mandarin Orange Awarded GI Tag
Category : Business and economics Published on: December 03 2025
The Darjeeling Mandarin Orange has officially received India’s Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognizing its unique identity and boosting local farmers’ income. Cultivated by around 4,000 farmers in Darjeeling and Kalimpong, the fruit faces challenges from diseases, climate, and past production decline. GI status ensures fair prices for Authorised Users and opens new domestic and international markets. Supported by initiatives like ‘Mission Suntala’, this recognition strengthens cultivation, preserves heritage, and enhances the region’s economy, marking it West Bengal’s 11th agricultural product with GI protection.
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