GI tag to Gond paintings of Madhya Pradesh

• Gond paintings of Madhya Pradesh have received the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

• Dindori is the main source of Gond painting. The GI tag status means that the authority has accepted that the original source of the painting is Dindori district.

• The GI tag ensures that no one other than the registered authorized user can use the name of a popular product.

• GI tag can be given to industrial products, food items, agricultural products, spirit drinks and handicrafts.