The Tandoor Red Gram has got Registered GI tag in Telangana. With this, the number of GI registrations increased to 16 in the state.
- Tandur Red Gram is a local variety of pigeon pea which is mainly grown in the rainfed areas of the Tandur and nearby places in the state.
- As per the researchers, the fertile deep black soil with clay minerals specifically in Tandur Region along with huge limestone deposits can be attributed to the specific quality traits of Tandur Redgram.
- It contains about 24 percent protein, which is almost three times that of cereals, and is popularly known for its very good taste, and better cooking quality.
- The GI tag will help in increasing demand for the processed red gram dal that is Toor Dal in international markets.
Total 432 GI tags
- India having a diverse culture is home to various arts and crafts mastered by many generations over the years.
- Adding to the present collection of GIs, 09 new items from various states of India such as Gamosa of Assam, Tandur Redgram of Telangana, RaktseyKarpo Apricot of Ladakh, Alibag White Onion of Maharashtra etc. have been given the coveted GI Tags.
- With this the total number of GI Tags of India comes to 432. The top 5 states holding maximum number of GIs are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
