10 GI Tag Fruits of Maharashtra – Geographical Indications

Many of us don’t know that the state of Maharashtra has highest number of GI tagged fruits, Not only in Agriculture sector but also has list of popular GI tag products in Handcrafts sector such as, Solapuri chaddar, Solapur Terry Towel, Nashik wine, Kolhapuri Chappal , Paithani saree and A geographical indication is a name or sign used on products for that region. Here are 10 fruits from Maharashtra that had received Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

Mahabaleshwar Strawberry

Nagpur Orange

Dahanu Gholvad Chikoo

Nashik Grape

Jalna Sweet Orange

Beed Custard Apple

Purandar Fig

Jalgaon Banana

Solapur Pomegranate

Marathwada Kesar Mango

Vengurla Cashew, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri Kokum, Sangli Raisins, Jalgaon Bharit Brinjal and Lasalgaon onion are few more product to add in the list of GI tag product from Maharashtra.