Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently conferred the ‘Most Popular GI’ award to Hyderabadi Haleem and other GI products.

• Hyderabadi Haleem received the ‘Most Popular GI’ award under the food category and agriculture category.
• It received the award by beating dishes like Rasgulla, Bikaneri Bhujiya, and Ratlami Sev.
• The award was presented to the director of Pista House and president of Hyderabad Haleem Makers Association MA Majeed.
• Under the handicraft category, Thanjavur Art Plate from Tamil Nadu won the award.
• Mysore Sandal Soap from Karantaka received the award under the manufacturing category and Uttar Pradesh’s Chuna Balua Patthar won in the natural category.
• The winners of this award were chosen based on the popular vote.