Nilambur Teak likely to get GI Tag.
Nilambur Teak, will soon be added to the select
list of Kerala produces with GI (Geographical indication) tag. It is well known
for its superior quality and elegant appearance.
The efforts are taken to obtain the GI status for the timber by IPR
Cell of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) with the support of Nilambur Teak
Heritage Society, KFRI and Department of forests.
Overview:
British’s
were the first to identify the superior quality of the teak from Kerala’s
Nilambur plantations and forests. It became the major supplier of quality teak
in the world. Nilambur Teak is also known as Mecca of Teak. Due to its superior
quality, tonnes of timber taken to London and the Nilambur-Shornur Railway line
were laid for transporting the logs.
Due to
its fame, fake products with false tags also started flooding in furniture and
wood market
About
Geographical Indication:
Geographical
Indication is sign used to identify the goods as originating in the territory
of a country or specific geographical location which gives quality reputation or
other characteristics which is attributable to its geographical Origin.
Example
of GI Tag from Kerala- Vazhkulam pineapple, Pokkali rice, Tirur Betal Vine, Central Travancore
Jaggery, Wayanadan rice varities, Jeeraksala and Gandhakasala.
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