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Project Report on
“A Case Study For The Registration of Agri-horticultural Products from the
State of Telangana as Geographical Indications”
Submitted By
Rajni RoopVasudev
Roll No: 33-TMA-359-15
Under the Guidance of
Dr. S.K. Soam, Head, ICM Division, NAARM, Hyderabad
in Partial Fulfillment of the Course
P.G. Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture
(PGD-TMA)
Jointly Offered by
March, 2016
National Academy of Agricultural Research
Management (NAARM),Hyderabad-500030
Centre for Distance & Virtual Learning
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad-500001
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Rajni Roop Vasudev of Roll no. 33-TMA-
359-15 has satisfactorily prosecuted the project work entitled “A Case Study
for the Registration of Agri-horticultural Products from the State of Telangana
as Geographical Indications” submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement
for the PGD-TMA course and it is of sufficiently high standard to warrant its
presentation for the evaluation. I also certify that the project or part thereof has
not been previously submitted by her for any course in any university.
Dr. S.K. Soam
Head, ICM Division,
Date: 25-03-2016. NAARM
Hyderabad. Hyderabad -500 030.
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DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the Project Report entitled “A Case Study for the
Registration of Agri-horticultural Products from the State of Telangana as
Geographical Indications” submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the
P.G. Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture and any part thereof has
not been published by me earlier in any manner.
(Signature)
Date: 25-03-2015. Name: Rajni Roop Vasudev
Place: Hyderabad. Roll No. 33-TMA-359-15
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I express my sincere thanks to my guide, Dr. S.K. Soam, Head, ICM
Division, NAARM, Hyderabad, for guiding and encouraging me during the
project work. I also thank all those agri-horticultural scientists and officers for
providing me all necessary information to help me successfully complete my
project work.
. I would also like to thank Dr. R. Kalpana Sastry, Programme
Director of PGD-TMA and other academic staff of PGD-TMA, for their
interactive lectures which undoubtedly has enhanced my knowledge in
agriculture.
Rajni Roop Vasudev
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CONTENTS PAGE
TOPIC PAGE NO.
Abstract or Summary
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Introduction 9
Review of literature or background 10
Materials and methods used, or approach
adopted
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Presentation of results and discussion 17
Conclusion drawn and references cited 29
Illustration : flow chart , tables , photographs
used for presentation of results
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Citation and source attributions 41
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ABSTRACT OR SUMMARY
Since Telangana is a newly formed State in the Union of India, identifying and
developing GIs for the various agri-horticultural products (flowers/
fruits/vegetables/cereals/pulses/millets) in the state, is in the process. Thus, as of
now, no application in this respect has been filed before the GIs Registry,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
However, some agri-horticultural products which have the potential for being
registered as GIs are in the process of being recommended by agri-scientists,
working at various research stations in the State.
They include:
1. Kollapur Mango
2. Alampur Beneshan Mango
3. Thandur Red Gram
4. Palem Yellow Pericarp Sorghum (PYPS-2)
5. Balanagar Custard Apple
A GIs tag for the above - mentioned agri -horticultural crops and for those yet to
be identified with GI potential will pave the way for better branding and
marketing, both in the domestic and international markets.
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INTRODUCTION
As member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), India signed the Trade-
Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, 1994, and
was hence obliged to pass the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration
and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force on September 15, 2003.The
Act extends to the whole of India. The Act is administered by the Registrar of
Geographical Indications, i.e, the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and
Trademarks. The Geographical Indications Registry is located in Chennai
(Madras), Tamil Nadu, and has an all-India jurisdiction.1
The Act defines Geographical Indications (GIs) as agricultural goods, natural
goods, or manufactured goods which originate in the territory of a country or
region, or locality in that territory, and where a given quality, reputation or other
characteristic of such goods is attributable to its place of origin with inherent
natural and human factors. {Article 2(e)}. 1
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The Act defines Indication as any name or geographical name or figurative
representation which shows/conveys the geographical origin of goods. {Section
2 (g)}.1
Most commonly, a GI consists of the name of the place of origin of the good,
such as, “Jamaica Blue Mountain”, and “Darjeeling tea”. But, non-geographical
names, such as, “Argan Oil” or symbols commonly associated with a place,
such as, “Eiffel Tower of Paris”, can also constitute a GIs. In essence, whether
a sign functions as GIs is a matter of national law and consumer perception.
Under the Act, goods that can be registered include– agricultural, natural,
handicrafts, manufactured goods and food stuffs. {Section 2(1) (f)}.1
REVIEW OF LITERATURE OR BACKGROUND
The International Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883
(Paris Convention) was the first international convention to provide recognition
and protection to goods originating from a particular region and having
characteristic qualities, besides providing protection to inventions (patents),
trademarks, and industrial designs. {Article 1(para 2) of the Paris Convention}2
The Convention under Article 1 (para3) states that industrial property is not
limited to industry and commerce but includes agriculture and extractive
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industries and to all manufactured or natural products, such as wines, grains,
tobacco leaf, fruit, cattle, minerals, mineral waters, beers, flowers and flour.2
Later, the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Agreement, 1994, of the World Trade Organization (WTO), under Art. 22(1)
recognized both, the Indication of Source and Appellation of Origin as
Geographical Indications (GIs) and defined it as “ a good originating in the
territory of a member, or a region or locality in that territory, where a given
quality, reputation or other characteristic of the good is essentially attributable
to its geographical origin.”2
PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION
Attaining protection for a product as GIs is not easy. Producer groups and
governments must consider the political, social, competitive factors, appropriate
levels of quality, consistency of supply, credible assurance systems, business or
supply chain competitiveness. Thus, creating and sustaining GIs is a long and
resource-intensive undertaking. 2
The cost of developing a GI extends far beyond the direct costs of filing for
registration. For instance, defining the exact boundaries of a GI can be
politically and socially controversial .e.g. Basmati rice. Also, some current
producers or processors may be excluded; some free-riders may demand to be
included. 2
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Procedure:
1. Identify all the potential GIs in the State.
2. Prepare detailed documentation on each potential GI.
3. Organize the producers.
4. Take measures for protecting the qualities.
5. Apply to the Registrar with the potential ones.
RIGHTS GRANTED UPON REGISTRATION
Upon registration, the owners/proprietors have the right to use the
Geographical Indication to prevent its use by a third party whose product does
not conform to the applicable standards. For example, the producers of
Darjeeling tea have the right to use the GIs, “ Darjeeling tea” grown in their
tea gardens according to the standards set out in the code of practice for the
geographical indications.2
BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION 2
Registration of a GI provides the registered proprietor and the authorized user
the exclusive right to protect the GIs on the specified goods. Monopolization of
the market enables the producers to control prices, i.e., can charge premium
prices, thereby enhance profits.
Consumers cannot easily determine the quality of the product or its production
process. This is where a GIs confirms a link not only between a product and a
specific geographical region, but also with the unique production methods,
characteristics or qualities that are known to exist in the region. It has been
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found that consumers are willing to pay more for a GI product than for a similar
non-GI product.
GIs and Industry
Many registered and potential GIs of India are in the Micro, Small and Medium
sector. With GI protection, it enables producer of such goods to develop their
market and increase returns.
GIs and Rural Economy
GIs are mostly from villages or small towns and thus GI provides higher income
for the producers of goods from these regions. Thus, GIs have the potential to
transform the rural economy for the better.
GIs and Tourism
Regions attract tourists to buy special handicrafts and handlooms, and special
foods or drinks. (See Table No.1)
PROTECTION OF GIs
In many cases, certain GIs are protected in one country, but not in another
country or the forms or scope of protection are often different from country to
country.eg. Feta cheese from Greece and Champagne wine of France are
protected in the European Union but not in the United States.
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A geographical name merely noting the source of origin (eg. Made in India)
may not necessarily be a GIs that can be protected. Some GIs such as Basmati
rice and Feta cheese are from a particular place, (India and Greece) but do not
use direct geographical name.
As GIs becomes more popular, it takes a value like a brand name for a product.
However, without a strong and enforced intellectual property rights, GIs can
lose their association with a geographical area. Not only do competitors outside
the geographical area imitate products and then fraudulently sell them as
authentic (i.e., attempts to “free-ride” on their reputation by using same or
similar names), even producers within the area sometimes offer sub-standard
products that can erode the quality of the product. However, since protection
systems vary from country to country, lack of a single common international
approach of protection or even a single registry makes it difficult to secure
protection world-wide. Thus, GIs requires adequate protection.
Legal status is not always granted easily. Importing countries have no obligation
to accept, register or offer legal protection to GIs, if it does not meet their legal
criteria.
For GIs to be successful, the enforcement of legal protection is an absolute
necessity, otherwise GIs becomes a common name or generic name in the
market.
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AGRI-HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROTECTED AS GIs
Although most of the protected GIs occur in the more developed regions, there
are many in the developing world. The market for GIs is significant, especially
in the United States, Europe and the more affluent countries. The majority of
that is for wines and spirits.2
The European Union (EU) has greatest number of GIs of any region, followed
by USA, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, and China. Of the 167 countries
that protect GI as a form of intellectual property, 111 countries including the EU
27 have specific or sui-generis systems of GI laws in place. There are 56
countries using trademark system, rather than or in addition to specific GI
protection laws. These countries utilize certification marks, collective marks or
trademarks to protect GIs.2
In India, the Office of the Controller-General of Patents, Designs, and
Trademarks, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has registered some of the agri-horticultural
products as GIs. (See Table No.2), while many such products are awaiting
registration at the Registry. (See Table No.3)
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MATERIALS AND METHODS USED, OR APPROACH ADOPTED
METHOD USED: Interview method –
(1) Personal interview, and
(2) Telephonic interview
(1) Personal interview with:
Mr. Sharath Babu, Horticulture Officer, Department of Horticulture,
Commissionaire of Horticulture, State of Telangana, Hyderabad.
Dr. Raji Reddy, Director of Research for Agriculture, Prof. Jayashankar
Telangana State Agriculture University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Dr. G. Satyanarayana Reddy, Director of Research for Horticulture,
Konda Lakshman Telangana State Horticulture University,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
(2) Telephonic Interview with:
Dr. (Smt.) Sarojini, Assistant Director, Horticulture-II, Mahabubnagar,
Telangana. Data and photograph on Kollapur mango and Alampur
Beneshan mango, given by her, has been included in project report.
Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar, Principal Scientist (Oilseeds/Millets), Palem,
Mahabubnagar District, PJTSAU. Data and photograph on Palem Yellow
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Pericarp Sorghum (PYPS-2), given by him, has been included in project
report.
Dr. C. Sudhakar, Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Head of the Agricultural
Research Station,Tandur, Ranga Reddy District,Telangana.Data and
photograph on Tandur Red Gram, given by him, has been included in project
report.
Dr. Surendra Raju, working on Sona masuri DPT rice. (cereals).
According to him, application for GIs was withdrawn as there was no
scientific evidence with respect to this variety of rice.
PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Since Telangana is a newly formed State in the Union of India, identifying and
developing GIs for the various agri-horticultural products (flowers/
fruits/vegetables/cereals/pulses/millets), is in the process. Thus, as of now, no
application for GI registration has been filed before the GI Registry, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu. However, some agri-horticultural products which have the
potential for being registered as GIs are in the process of being recommended
by agricultural scientists working at various research stations in State of
Telangana: They include:
1. Kollapur Mango
2. Alampur Beneshan Mango
3. Palem Yellow Pericarp Sorghum (PYPS-2)
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4. Tandur Red Gram
5. Balanagar Custard Apple
1. KOLLAPUR MANGO
Acknowledgement: Data and photograph given by Dr. (Smt.) Sarojini ,
Assistant Director, Horticulture -II Mahabubnagar District, Telangana.
History of Kollapur Mango
About 100 years ago, the King (Raju) of Kollapur Samstan brought the
mango plants of Banginepally / Benishan variety from Nujiveedu region of
Andhra Pradesh State and planted them in Yelluru village ( Raju Gari Pedda
Thota) and in Chukaipally village ( Krishna Vilas Thota), both of Kollapur
Mandal. When the mango trees were 10 years old, the stones/seeds (Tenkalu)
and scion material were used for grafting and the grafted plants were distributed
to other places of the kingdom for area expansion. After plantation in Kollapur,
the taste and size of the said variety had increased compared to the Nujiveedu
variety due to environmental factors like temperature, rainfall and availability
of suitable soil.
Significance of Kollapur Mango
Nujiveedu Mango plants are cultivated with sufficient irrigation water
and with surplus fertilizers where as Kollapur Mangoes have become famous
for their taste and size because 100 years ago the cultivation was without either
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irrigation or fertilizers to increase the plant growth and hence, the plant growth
was dependent only on environmental factors like rain fall, temperature and
suitable soil.
Characteristic of Kollapur Mango
Kollapur Mango fruit is big in size and weighs 200 gms to 400 gms and
is golden yellow colour with thin edible skin. It has more sugar content and
longer shelf -life. The apical part of the Mango has high shoulders and tip of
the fruit is pointed. The Mango has small stone inside with fibreless pulp and is
yellow in colour and has a sweet taste . (See Photograph )
Mandal-wise Area Details of Mango Cultivation in Kollapur Jurisdiction.
Sl. No. MANDAL MANGO Area in Ha.
1 KODAIR 1332.00
2 KOLLAPUR 2880.00
3 PEDDAKOTHAPALLI 2652.00
4 PANGAL 427.20
5 WEEPANGANDLA 2820.00
2. ALAMPUR BENESHAN MANGO
Acknowledgement: Data and photographs given by Dr. (Smt.) Sarojini ,
Assistant Director, Horticulture -II, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana.
Alampur Beneshan Mango was first cultivated about 200 years ago by
Mohammed Sultanuddian Khan in an area of 450 acres of land. He had brought
the saplings from Nawab’ s garden in Banganapalli , Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
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Later, these were grafted and developed . Interestingly, Her Highness, The
Queen of England, Elisabeth , was given to taste this variety of mango and in
appreciation, awarded Mohammed Sultan Khan.
Later on, farmers also cultivated these mangoes in about 500 acres of land,
mainly in villages of Sultanpuram and Bhiranpalli, along the banks of the
River Thungabhadra. Presently, these gardens are limited to 100-120 acres of
land because of the construction of the Srisailam Dam. However, even now,
many gardens which are 60-70 years old are existing in Ryalampadu and in the
outskirts of Sultanpuram, covering an area of about 40 acres.
The farmers belonging to these areas are marketing their produce in Kurnool
and Hyderabad. Also, Mohammed Sultanuddian Khan’s grandson , Mr. Parvez
Khan (cell no. 9177842263) is cultivating these mangoes in about 20 acres of
land at Alampur and is exporting them abroad, especially to countries like
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Emirates, at the rate of Rs.1,700/kg.
Alampur Beneshan Mango has got its specific colour, taste, aroma and long
shelf-life because of the climatic factors like soil and that of the water of the
River Thungbhadra. On an average, each mango weighs 1 kilogram.
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A GIs tag would save this variety from extinction , besides helping farmers of
the region to earn profits further expand cultivation. Rightly so, the farmers are
ready to co-operate for this endeavour. (See Photograph)
3. PALEM YELLOW PERICARP SORGHUM (PYPS-2)
Acknowledgement: Data and photograph given by Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar
(Principal Scientist), Oil Seeds/Millets, Palem, Mahabubnagar District,
Telangana. (See Photographs)
This popular sorghum cultivar has unique features such as:
1.high consumer preference because of good quality of roti/chappati
2.drought tolerance
3.high fodder yield: 25-28q/acre
4.high grain yield: 8-10q/acre
5.duration: 90-95days.
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4 .TANDUR RED GRAM
Report on Need for Establishment of Red gram Board in
Tandur, Ranga Reddy District,Telangana State
Compiled By
Dr. C. SUDHKAR
The Principal Scientist (Agronomy) & Head,
Agricultural Research Station,
TANDUR=501141
Ranga Reddy Dist.
Telangana State
Introduction
Red gram is an important pulse crop in Telangana State which is grown
in an area of 2.25 Lakh Hectares. Among the various districts, Ranga Reddy,
Mahabubnagar and Medak alone contribute for more than 60% of total area
(1.35 Lakh Hectares).
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Red gram is a versatile crop and is ideally suited for drought-prone areas
of Telangana State. It is a fast growing crop with extensive root system. Its tap
root system allows optimum utilization of soil moisture and soil nutrients. It is
endowed with diverse useful characteristics and is a multipurpose crop – it
occupies a pride of place in rain fed farming; it is used as food, feed and fuel; it
is grown across slopes to reduce soil erosion; with its high protein content, it is
used as an ideal supplement to traditional cereals, it being a leguminous crop
fixes atmospheric nitrogen to fortify fertility benefit equivalent to about 40 kg
of nitrogenous fertilizer per ha and its heavy shedding adds considerable organic
matter to the soil. It is not only a cash (commercial) crop but also a staple food
crop. Its area and production, however, are highly fluctuating year after year on
account erratic, scanty and uneven rainfall; high infestation of pests and
diseases and highly varying market prices. Being a drought tolerant crop, Red
gram is being raised as both sole main crop and as an inter-crop and subsidiary
crop with cotton, sorghum and/or green gram as the main crops in Telangana
State.
Importance of Red gram in Ranga Reddy District Red gram is a life line for the
dryland farming community of Ranga Reddy District. The wide range of
suitable soil types, natural resources and the most congenial climatic conditions
supported with Research and Extension activities makes Red gram a
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predominant cash crop in the district. The market preference for “Tandur Tur
Dal” and consequent consistent demand for the produce from the district in the
specific commodity markets imparts value by fetching premium market price.
Though the produce has wide demand as a high quality commodity in Indian
and foreign markets, the real benefits are not being transferred to the actual
producers i.e., farmers due to unhealthy interventions of the middle men. There
is a huge demand for the processed Red gram i.e., Tur Dal even International
markets. The unique features of Red gram grown in Tandur region such as, very
good taste, better cooking quality and enhanced keeping quality of cooked Dal
makes it a versatile commodity having a specific
Geographical Indication like the Teas grown in Darjeeling district of West
Bengal and Basmathi Rice grown in Amritsar District of Punjab State.
Need for establishment of Red gram Board in Tandur, Ranga Reddy District.
1. Red gram is the major Grain Legume crop of Tandur region
Availability of fertile deep black soils in Ranga Reddy district with
favourable climatic conditions result in higher average Red gram
productivity (758 kg/ha) which is far higher than state average
productivity (441 kg/ha) and national average productivity(655 kg/ha).
Having Red gram board in Tandur region can increase the cropped area
and can lessen the competition from other risky cash crops which require
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huge investments like cotton. Establishment of Red gram board will be
beneficial to all the Red gram growing areas of Telangana state besides,
catering the needs of major Red gram growing states.
2. Tandur Red gram has immense potential for export.
Owing to its unique quality traits like very good taste, better cooking
quality and enhanced keeping quality of cooked Dal makes it an ideal
commodity for export. Hence having Red gram Board will facilitate the
export of the commodity to the international market to fetch lucrative
foreign exchange.
3. Tandur region is the biggest market for Red gram.
Agicultural Market Committee, Tandur is the biggest Market for Red
gram Trade in Telangana State. On an average, annually about 4.0 Lakh
quintals of commodity arrives to AMC, Tandur. The produce not only
from Ranga Reddy and Mahabubnagar districts, but also from adjoining
districts of Karnataka also arrives to AMC, Tandur. Establishment of Red
gram Board will facilitate in regulating the market transactions and can
aid in provision of good market price to the farmers by minimizing the
Middlemen involvement.
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4. Support from Agricultural Research Station, Tandur (Professor
Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University) in terms of
technology generation and dissemination.
Tandur region is consistently supported by the experienced Research Scientists
of Agricultural research Station functioning under Professor Jayashankar
Telangana State Agricultural University. The Research establishment is
supporting the farming community in a big way through technology generation
and dissemination. So far, the research Station has developed numerous High
yielding varieties, low cost management technologies and plant protection
strategies to help the farmers reap more benefits from Red gram cultivation. The
Red gram Board if established there will be a mutual growth and extended
benefits to the farmers and the coordinated efforts can ultimately be beneficial
to the farming community. The both institutions can extend the fiscal and the
technical support to the farmers and the efforts will lead to a win-win situation.
5. Tandur region is in near proximity to International Organization i.e.,
ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics)
The another strong positive argument for establishment of Red gram
Board at Tandur will be that, it is in near proximity to ICRISAT, a
reputed international organization carrying out pioneering Research work
in Red gram crop as a mandate. The outcome from ICRISAT & ARS,
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Tandur collaborative Research is directly transferred to the farmers’
fields. The proposed Red gram Board can collaborate with ICRISAT and
ARS, Tandur in developing viable strategies to enhance Red gram
production and productivity in the region.
6. Timely support to resource poor small and marginal farmers in terms of
credit and quality inputs.
The dryland farmers are mostly depending on private money lenders for
the initial investment for raising the crops. Frequently, due to higher
interest rates, the farmers are not realizing the desired level of profits
from Red gram production. The timely availability of quality inputs such
as Seeds, Fertilizers etc. is still a major constraint in Red gram Production
systems. Establishment of Red gram Board will ensure the farming
community with adequate and timely supply of credit at prescribed rate of
interest and the quality inputs as per the demand arising from time to
time.
7. Availability of large number of Red gram processing plants (Dal Mills) in
and around Tandur.
Tandur region being a highly productive zone for Red gram in terms of
yields, most of the Red gram processing plants (Dal Mills) are
concentrated in this area. There is a continuous demand for the raw
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material (Red gram produce) from the industry all round the year. If the
Red gram Board is established, it can facilitate continuous flow of the
raw material to the Dal industries by creating adequate warehouse
facilities.
8. Tandur region is in near proximity to International Organization i.e.,
ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics)
The another strong positive argument for establishment of Red gram
Board at Tandur will be that, it is in near proximity to ICRISAT, a
reputed international organization carrying out pioneering Research work
in Red gram crop as a mandate. The outcome from ICRISAT & ARS,
Tandur collaborative Research is directly transferred to the farmers’
fields. The proposed Red gram Board can collaborate with ICRISAT and
ARS, Tandur in developing viable strategies to enhance Red gram
production and productivity in the region.
9. Timely support to resource poor small and marginal farmers in terms of
credit and quality inputs.
The dryland farmers are mostly depending on private money lenders for
the initial investment for raising the crops. Frequently, due to higher
interest rates, the farmers are not realizing the desired level of profits
from Red gram production. The timely availability of quality inputs such
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as Seeds, Fertilizers etc. is still a major constraint in Red gram Production
systems. Establishment of Red gram Board will ensure the farming
community with adequate and timely supply of credit at prescribed rate of
interest and the quality inputs as per the demand arising from time to
time.
10. Availability of large number of Red gram processing plants (Dal
Mills) in and around Tandur.
Tandur region being a highly productive zone for Red gram in terms of
yields, most of the Red gram processing plants (Dal Mills) are
concentrated in this area. There is a continuous demand for the raw
material (Red gram produce) from the industry all round the year. If the
Red gram Board is established, it can facilitate continuous flow of the
raw material to the Dal industries by creating adequate warehouse
facilities. (See Photographs )
CONCLUSION
GIs is, thus, the most ancient form of intellectual property (IP), which is an
intangible asset. In particular, GI is a unique and an important form of collective
intellectual and cultural property, with various Intellectual Property Rights
(IPRs). The right to the exclusive use of a name, which typically defines a
specific geographical or sometimes cultural area, is given by the state to
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regional producers and processors of particular products for their use only in
relation to those products. It is expected that there is a direct link between the
distinguishing characteristics, cultural aspects or the quality of a product and the
place of origin or geographical area. Hence, GIs is a device that signals a set of
unique qualities or attributes to consumers.
A GIs tag for the agri-horticultural crops mentioned in this project report and
also for those yet to be identified with GI potential, will pave the way for better
branding and marketing, both in the domestic and international markets.
.ILLUSTRATIONS
FLOW CHART
REGISTRATION PROCESS OF GI IN INDIA 1
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER - GENERAL OF PATENTS, DESIGNS &
TRADEMARKS
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ILLUSTRATIONS:
TABLE NO. 12
Benefit to Consumer Benefit to Owner
Assurance of qualities or characteristics and
authenticity
Higher profit for producers;
increase in sales,
Protection of local tradition,
culture
Increased employment
market for differentiation
and exclusivity as “brand”;
better market access;
Loss to Consumer Loss to Owner
Exclusivity may elevate costs Higher costs of production
May reduce innovation or improvement May reduce innovation
Public GI systems increase public costs of
governance and institutional capacity
Likely to require greater
local governance
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ILLUSTRATIONS:
TABLE NO.2
A LIST OF AGRICULTURAL GOODS THAT HAVE BEEN GRANTED GIs
STATUS BY THE GIs REGISTRY,CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, FROM 15
SEPTEMBER, 2003 -- TILL DATE 1
AGRI-HORTICULTURAL
PRODUCT
STATE
KANGRA TEA HIMACHAL PRADESH
COORG ORANGE KARNATAKA
MYSORE BEETAL LEAF KARNATAKA
NAVARA RICE KERALA
MALABAR PEPPER KERALA
EATHOMOZHY TALL COCONUT TAMIL NADU
LAXMAN BHOG MANGO WEST BENGAL
KHIRSAPATI (HIMSAGAR)
MANGO
WEST BENGAL
NAGA MIRCHA NAGALAND
VIRUPAKSHI HILL BANANA TAMIL NADU
MANGO MALIHABADI
DUSSEHERI
UTTAR PRADESH
GUNTUR SANNAM CHILLI ANDHRA PRADESH
NASHIK GRAPES MAHARASHTRA
GIR KESAR MANGO GUJARAT
BHALIA WHEAT GUJARAT
GANJAM KEWDA FLOWER ODISHA
NAGA TREE TOMATO NAGALAND
ARUNACHAL ORANGE ARUNACHAL PRADESH
SIKKIM LARGE CARDAMOM SIKKIM
TEZPUR LITCHI ASSAM
KACHAI LEMON MANIPUR
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ILLUSTRATIONS:
TABLE NO .3
LIST OF SOME AGRI-HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS THAT ARE
AWAITING REGISTRATION FOR PROTECTION AS GIs,
APPLICATIONS FOR WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE BEFORE GIs
REGISTRY, CHENNAI1
APPLICATION
NUMBER
AGRI-
HORTICULTURAL
PRODUCT
STATE
139 ALPHONSO MANGO MAHARASHTRA
497 RATNAGIRI
ALPHONSO MANGO
MAHARASHTRA
241 BANGANAPALLE
MANGO
ANDHRA PRADESH
406 SALEM MANGO TAMIL NADU
407 HOSUR ROSE KARNATAKA
439 JOHA RICE ASSAM
490 SANGLI RAISONS MAHARASHTRA
494 BEED CUSTARD
APPLE
MAHARASHTRA
245 NAGA CUCUMBER NAGALAND
231 ERODE TUMERIC TAMIL NADU
474 RATNAGIRI &
SINDHUDURG
KOKUM
MAHARASHTRA
484 TANJAVUR RICE TAMIL NADU
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ILLUSTRATIONS: PHOTOGRAPHS
1. KOLLAPUR MANGO
Acknowledgement: Dr. Sarojini, Assistant Director, Horticulture-II
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2. ALAMPUR BENESHAN MANGO
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3. TANDUR RED GRAM
Acknowledgement: Dr. C. Sudhakar, Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Head of the
Agricultural Research Station, Tandur, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana
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3. TANDUR RED GRAM
Acknowledgement: Dr. C. Sudhakar, Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Head of the
Agricultural Research Station, Tandur, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.
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3. TANDUR RED GRAM
Acknowledgement: Dr. C. Sudhakar, Senior Scientist (Agronomy), Head of the
Agricultural Research Station, Tandur, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana.
Tandur Red Gram: Grown in light of GI Registration.
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4. PALEM YELLOW PERICARP SORGHUM (PYPS-2)
Acknowledgement: Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar, Principal Scientist, Oil
Seeds/Millets, Palem, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana.
General crop view: panicle and seed of sorghum variety, PYPS 2
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4. PALEM YELLOW PERICARP SORGHUM (PYPS-2)
Acknowledgement: Dr. M.V. Nagesh Kumar, Principal Scientist, Oil
Seeds/Millets, Palem, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana.
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5. BALANAGAR CUSTARD APPLE
BALANAGAR CUSTARD APPLE: Documentation for this Variety is
being done.
CITATIONS AND SOURCE ATTRIBUTIONS
1. Website of the Office of The Controller-General of Patents, Designs and
Trademarks. www.ipindia.nic.in
2. Website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)/
Geographical Indications. www.wipo.org