Alphonso Mango

Question 1

Which areas of Alphonsos has recently received the GI tag ?

Answer 1

Ratnagiri , Sindhudurg and other areas of Maharashtra

Question 2

What is this mango popularly called in Maharashtra ?

Answer 2

Hapus and King of mangoes

Question 3

Which regions are these mangoes extensively grown ?

Answer 3

Ratnagiri , Sindhudurg , Raigadh and Konkan region of Maharashtra

Question 4

What is GI tag ?

Answer 4

It is a sign used on products having a specific geographical origin and possess qualities due to their origin

Question 5

Is it given to only natural products ?

Answer 5

NO , both natural and man made products

Question 6

Is it an individual right or company right ?

Answer 6

NO , it is mostly a community right

Question 7

Which Act protects GI tag goods ?

Answer 7

GI of goods (registration and protection) Act ,1999

Question 8

Who managed the GI tag goods ?

Answer 8

CIPAM (Centre for IPR promotion and Management) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry