India Eyes 10,000 GI Tags by 2030, Goyal Announces

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced an ambitious target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030. The announcement was made during the GI Samagam held in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in collaboration with the India Today Group. The minister emphasized a whole-of-government approach to achieve this milestone, with the formation of a dedicated committee to oversee its implementation. Currently, 605 GI tags have been issued.

Shri Goyal highlighted the government’s efforts under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership to strengthen India’s Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) ecosystem, which includes initiatives like One District One Product (ODOP) and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Fund. Stressing the dual focus of “Vikas bhi aur Virasat bhi” (Development along with Heritage), he underlined the importance of promoting and protecting GI-tagged products for both economic and cultural benefits.

Key Highlights of the Announcement

Ambitious Target of GI Tags

• Target of 10,000 GI Tags by 2030, up from the current 605.
• A committee will be formed to oversee the implementation and progress.
• Focus on a whole-of-government approach to achieve the target.

Strengthening the IPR Ecosystem

• Significant increase in authorized GI tag users from 365 to 29,000 in the last decade.
• Patents granted have surged from 6,000 to 100,000 over the last 10 years.
• Focus on promoting Indian heritage products through initiatives like:
• One District One Product (ODOP).
• Anusandhan National Research Foundation Fund.

Efforts for Branding and Marketing

• Collaboration with FSSAI and BIS to ensure quality standards and reduce counterfeit products.
• Encouraging branding efforts for GI products to enhance visibility.
• Promoting GI products on platforms like,
• GeM (Government e-Marketplace).
• ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce).
• Private sector and e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
• Indian embassies abroad to showcase GI products and unlock export potential.

Support from States

• Appreciation for efforts by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments in promoting GI-tagged products.

Process Improvements

• Increased manpower in the department handling GI tagging.
• Entire GI tagging process has been moved online, making it time-bound and efficient.

Potential Export Opportunities

• GI products to be marketed through railways, airports, and international platforms.
• Collaboration with private and government organizations to unlock export potential for Indian GI products.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	India Eyes 10,000 GI Tags by 2030, Goyal Announces
Target	10,000 GI Tags by 2030 (Current: 605 GI Tags).
Implementation	Formation of a committee and a whole-of-government approach.
IPR Ecosystem Growth	– GI users increased from 365 to 29,000. – Patents granted: 6,000 → 100,000 (last decade).
Promotional Efforts	– Branding through FSSAI, BIS, and private collaboration. – Export focus via Indian embassies.
Marketing Platforms	GeM, ONDC, e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart), railways, airports.
State Contributions	Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra recognized for their initiatives in GI promotion.
Digitalization	GI tagging process now online and time-bound.
Export Potential	GI products to boost international trade and showcase India’s heritage.