Two local varieties of ginger from the Northeastern state of Mizoram have been allotted a Geographical Identification Tag named Mizo Ginger. These varieties are locally called Thingpui and Thinglaidum.
The Thingpui and Thinglaidum varieties of ginger grow in the state of Mizoram. And the application for allocating Geographical Identification Tags for them was given way back in 2018. And finally both the varieties were clubbed together and given one tag called the Mizo Ginger. A logo has also been selected for the same. The GI Tag has been given to the Mizoram Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium.
The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Zoramthanga congratulated the farmers on recieving this GI Tag and said that it will go a long way to fortify all stakeholders towards achieving economic stability. He also said that the ginger produced organically by the farmers of the state in jhum lands have a distinct taste and aroma. It also has high gingerol content and less crude fiber.
It comes under Class 30 of the categorization of GI Tags. Meaning that it has been marked as a spice. Whereas Class 31 would have meant it as an Agricultural or Horticultural product.
Also read about Judima – the first beverage from Northeast India with a Geographical identification Tag.
