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The handwoven Rayagada Shawls crafted by the Dongria Kondhs of Odisha are poised to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, while Koraput Kalajeera Rice has been granted the esteemed GI tag. Kapdaganda shawls, adorned with intricate embroidery, hold a special place in the Dongria Kondh culture, symbolizing gratitude and showcasing traditional craftsmanship. In another remarkable achievement for Odisha, ‘Koraput Kalajeera Rice,‘ often referred to as the ‘Prince of Rice,’ has obtained Geographical Indications (GI) status. About Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar Chief minister: Naveen Patnaik Governor: Ganeshi Lal About GI Tag Geographical Indications of Goods are defined as that aspect of industrial property which refer to the geographical indication referring to a country or to a place situated therein as being the country or place of origin of that product. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness which is essentially attributable to the fact of its origin in that defined geographical locality, region or country. Under Articles 1 (2) and 10 of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, geographical indications are covered as an element of IPRs. They are also covered under Articles 22 to 24 of the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was part of the Agreements concluding the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
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