Geographical Indication To Odisha's Rasagola

Explanation :

• On 29^th July, 2019, Odisha bagged the geographical indication (GI) tag for its “Odisha Rasagola”.
• The formal certification was issued by Chennai-based GI registry on its website.
• The GI tag for the same product from both the states will now be recognised by two distinct texture and taste.
• While West Bengal claimed that the idea of this delicacy was conceived by Nobin Chandra Das (birth 1845) at his Bagbazar residence in Kolkata, Odisha locals cite that their rasagola dates back to the 12th century when these were being offered at the PuriJagannath Temple.

GI Tag

• A GI refers to a name or distinctive sign that is used on a product i.e., usually owned collectively, and can be used to distinguish goods on the basis of its geographical origin and unique characteristics.
• Also, the GI tag helps in marketing and branding of a local product, and can draw penalties if someone is found copying outside that geographical region.

Source: Civil Services Chronicle Online