As many as seven items from Odisha received the GI tag by the Chennai-based Geographical Indications Registry. With these new entrants, the total number of GI-registered products in Odisha rose to 25.

The new items include the Odisha Khajuri Guda, Dhenkanal Magji, Similipal Kai Chutney, Nayagarh Kanteimundi brinjal, Dongria Kondh embroidery shawl, Koraput Kalajeera rice and the paintings of Lanjia Saora. 

“As these products gain official recognition on the national stage, the state government must launch them in the global market,” Manas Mohapatra, an expert in cultural affairs said.