Kathiya Gehu Wheat from UP's Bundelkhand Region Receives GI Tag

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The Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh has received its first Geographical Indication (GI) tag for a farm produce.

The indigenous farm produce wheat, popularly known as Kathiya Gehu (wheat), has been conferred the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
After a long process of two years the GI tag vide certificate number 585 was issued on March 30, 2024.
Kathiya wheat is also known as Durum wheat, which is very prevalent in this region. Apart from being rich in nutrition, it is gluten free which makes it healthier.