According to an official, applications for geographical indication (GI) tags for several famous delicacies and products from Bihar have been accepted by the GI registry after preliminary examinations. These products include Udwantnagar ‘khurma’ from Bhojpur, ’tilkut’ from Gaya, and ‘balu shahi’ from Sitamarhi. Additionally, applications for the GI tag for ‘chiniya’ banana from Hajipur, ‘bawan buti’ sari from Nalanda, and ‘Pattharkatti stone craft’ from Gaya have also been accepted. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) assisted producers’ associations in filing these applications and engaged experts for the purpose. The GI tag will help farmers, manufacturers, and artisans associated with these items earn more. Previously, GI tags were awarded to other famous products from Bihar, such as ‘marcha rice,’ ‘Jardalu mango,’ ‘Katarni dhaan’ (paddy), ‘Maghai paan,’ and ‘Shahi litchi.’
e are hopeful that all these will soon get the geographical indication tags,” the official said. ,” NABARD-Bihar chief general manager Sunil Kumar told PTI on Saturday.Bhojpur’s ‘khurma’ is liked by foreigners, while ’tilkut’, a unique treat made from sesame seeds and jaggery, is quite popular outside the country.
‘Balu shahi’, a sweet delicacy of Runni Saidpur village of Sitamarhi, is also very popular in the country.
It is great to hear that NABARD-Bihar chief general manager Sunil Kumar is hopeful that all the famous delicacies and products from Bihar will soon get the geographical indication (GI) tags. As mentioned, ‘khurma’ from Bhojpur is liked by foreigners, and ’tilkut’ is quite popular outside the country as it is a unique treat made from sesame seeds and jaggery. ‘Balu shahi,’ a sweet delicacy from Runni Saidpur village of Sitamarhi, is also very popular in the country. Once these products receive the GI tags, it will help in identifying them as originating from a particular region, which will, in turn, help the farmers, manufacturers, and artisans associated with these products to earn more.
