Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Telangana's Balanagar Custard Apple Seeks GI Tag
Imagine a special type of fruit called the Balanagar custard apple, grown in Telangana.
Farmers want to give it a special 'stamp' called a GI tag to show it's unique.
They worked with experts to prove it's different and better than other custard apples.
This tag will help protect the fruit, make people know it's special, and let farmers sell it in more places, even outside of India!
This is like giving the fruit a special name and protecting it.
Balanagar custard apple from Telangana seeks Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Farmer-based organizations applied for the GI tag with NABARD support.
The application was technically facilitated by a scientist from Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University.
Balanagar custard apples are known for unique qualities, suitable for fresh and industrial use.
The GI tag aims to provide legal protection and market access.
- Who
- Farmer-based organizations, supported by NABARD and facilitated by a scientist.
- What
- Balanagar custard apple seeking GI tag.
- When
- Published on June 23, 2025
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To protect its identity, provide legal protection and improve market access.
- Fruit
- Balanagar Custard Apple
- Tag Sought
- Geographical Indication (GI)
- Applicant
- Farmer Producer Company Limited and others
- Facilitator
- Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University scientist
- Unique Qualities
- Thick rind, high pulp content, minimal seeds, natural sweet flavor, long shelf life
- Purpose of GI Tag
- Legal Protection, brand identity, market access