GI-tagged jaggery from India reaches Bangladesh

Staff Reporter :

Nearly 30 tonnes of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged jaggery from India’s Muzaffarnagar of Uttar Pradesh, have been exported to Bangladesh, according to an official statement of India released on Saturday.

The statement highlighted that this export marks the commencement of
direct shipments of jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs).

Muzaffarnagar is widely known for its high-quality sugarcane production. A Geographical Indication (GI) refers to an agricultural, natural, or manufactured product (such as handicrafts and industrial goods) that originates from a specific geographical region.

This designation typically guarantees the product’s quality and distinct characteristics, which are inherently linked to its place of origin.