Indori Malvi potato receives GI tag

• Madhya Pradesh's agricultural sector has achieved a significant milestone. On June 13, 2026, the state's renowned 'Indori Malvi Potato' was officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registrar based in Chennai.

• This honor is considered particularly special as it joins the ranks of 12 regional agricultural products—out of 18 proposed—that have secured GI certification.

• This recognition will strengthen the distinct identity of the Malvi potato at both national and international levels, while also opening doors to new markets and better economic opportunities for farmers.

• The GI tag is a vital instrument for intellectual property protection, awarded to products whose quality, reputation, or specific characteristics are linked to a particular geographical region.

• In India, registration is carried out under the 'Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999'.

• This system safeguards the authenticity of products while also protecting the interests of local producers.

• The Indori Malvi potato holds a unique identity across the country due to its distinctive quality. It has relatively low sugar and starch content, making it highly suitable for the processing industry.

• Its most notable feature is that it retains its white color even after frying, making it an ideal raw material for manufacturing chips, French fries, and other processed food products.

• These characteristics distinguish it from ordinary potato varieties and form the basis of its growing popularity.