Gujarat’s Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel Receive GI Tag in 2026: Complete List of 31 GI Tags of Gujarat

Gujarat has secured its position as a frontrunner among India’s states with Geographical Indication (GI) when two products, Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Saunf), have been included in the GI Registry in 2026. For their unique quality, origin, and reputation in international spice trade, they have been awarded the GI Tag.

With this development, Gujarat currently has in total 31 GI products composed of foodstuffs, crafts, natural products, machinery, etc. GI registration means not only preservation of traditional knowledge but also enhancement of the farmers incomes and improvement of the state’s export opportunities.

Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel Receive GI Tag in 2026

In July 2026, both Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Saunf) were awarded the GI Tag by the GI Registry of India.

The achievement is significant for the Gujarat’s agricultural sector. The spice-growing region of Unjha is considered one of the key spice trading centers of India.

The GI tag highlights the special aroma, flavor, quality, and methods of cultivation that make Unjha’s cumin and fennel distinguishable from similar products in the market.

Complete List of 31 GI Tags of Gujarat (Till 2026)

As of 2026, Gujarat has total 31 registered Geographical Indication products across the four major categories.

Why is Unjha known for Cumin and Fennel?

Unjha has been known as the spice capital of India owing to its large agricultural bazaars and its centuries-old trading practices.

The fertile soil, favorable climate, and cultivation techniques have contributed to the quality of cumin and fennel.

The GI tag gives recognition to the Unjha globally while protecting the originality of its products against counterfeit.

What is Geographical Identification?

A Geographical Indication (GI) Tag refers to an intellectual property right used to identify goods that originate from a particular geographical location and whose features, reputation or qualities relate to that geographical location.

In India, the GI tags are conferred according to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 and administered by the Geographical Indications Registry located in Chennai.

This certification aims to guard against misappropriation of local products, protect traditional knowledge, as well as boost the local economy.

Interesting Facts About Gujarat GI-Tag

In addition to the its various GI-tagged products, there are many other remarkable features of Gujarat.

• Gujarat has 31 GI-tagged products recorded till 2026.
• Gujarat has the largest coastline in India, which is approximately 2,340 km long.
• This is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the Gir National Park area.
• Unjha is considered one of the largest spice trading hubs in Asia.
• Gujarat is known for its unique handicraft traditions known throughout the globe, including Patan Patola, Rogan art, Bandhani, and Ajrakh printing techniques.