Geographical Indications of J&K
A GI tag protects a product tied to a place. J&K has 18 crafts with GI tags (Economic Survey 2025-26), with 17 more in the pipeline, and several farm and food products.
Crafts and handloom (examples)
Kani Shawl, Kashmir Pashmina, Kashmir Sozani Craft, Kashmir Paper Machie, Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving, Khatamband, Kashmiri Hand-Knotted Carpet, Basohli Painting, Basohli Pashmina Woollen Products, Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft, Ladakh Wood Carving, Pashmina Wool of Ladakh.
Agriculture and food
| Product | District / region | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Saffron | Pampore, Budgam, Srinagar, Kishtwar | GI recognised in 2020 |
| Basmati rice | Jammu region (R.S. Pura) | Shared with other basmati states |
| Mushqbudji rice | Anantnag | Aromatic rice, GI 2023 |
| Bhaderwah Rajmash | Doda (Bhaderwah, Chinta valley) | GI 2023 |
| Ramban Sulai Honey | Ramban and Doda | GI 2023 |
| Udhampur Kaladi | Udhampur | Local cheese, GI |
| Ramban Anardana | Ramban | Dried pomegranate seed; GI 2024 (the only new GI of J&K in 2024) |
In the pipeline (reported): Kashmir Ambri Apple, Kashmiri Haak, Kashmiri Long Chilli, Gurez Rajmash, J&K Walnut, Kashmiri Pheran and Kangri.
Keep practising
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Prepared for exam revision from the J&K Economic Survey 2025-26, J&K Budget 2026-27, PRS Legislative Research, NITI Aayog and replies in Parliament and the Legislative Assembly. Figures are advance estimates or latest available and official replies sometimes differ, so check the latest Economic Survey and Budget before relying on them. Found a mistake? Tell us.