Odisha Rasgulla Receives GI Tag
Odisha had moved the GI Registry for GI tag for its own version of Rasagola after West Bengal was awarded the GI tag for its 'Banglar Rasagulla' in 2017.
Bhubaneswar, July 29: Odisha on Monday received the official recognition for its 'Odisha Rasgulla' from the Geographical Indication (GI) of India. Odisha had moved the GI Registry for GI tag for its own version of Rasgulla after West Bengal was awarded the GI tag for its 'Banglar Rasagulla' in 2017.
Last year a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was also filed in Odisha High Court seeking Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Odisha's Rasgulla. The GI Tag of "Odisha Rasgulla" will be valid until February 22, 2028. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Launches Own Food Security Scheme to Benefit 25 Lakh People.
The Managing Director of Odisha Small Industries Corporation Limited (OSIC Ltd), in Madhupatna and Utkal Mistanna Byabasayee Samiti Odisha in Bhubaneswar, are the registered proprietors of the G.I. "Odisha Rasgulla" in respect of Food Stuff Rasagola falling in Class - 30.