Kadaknath chicken meat from Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh has received Geographical Indication (GI) tag from Chennai based Geographical Indication Registry and Intellectual Property India.

• GI tag denotes that product comes from particular geographical. Kadaknath chicken was awarded GI tag in “Meat Product, Poultry & Poultry Meat” category.
• The application for GI was made by Gramin Vikas Trust of Krishak Bharati Cooperative (KRIBHCO) on behalf of tribals of Jhabua district who breed the variety.
• Kadaknath or Kali Masi (flowl with black flash) is unique breed of chicken that is complete black colour.
• It is completely black with black plumage having greenish iridescence, black legs, beak, tongue, comb and wattles.
• Apart from its meat, its bones and most organs are also black. Its black colour stems from deposition of melanin pigment. 
• Kadaknath chicken contains 25-27% of protein in comparison with other breeds of chickens that contain 18% protein. It is also known for its high iron content.