Archive · 21 Jul 2026
MP Seeks GI Tag for Barwani Red Chilli
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, announced that the state government is working to get a special tag called a GI tag for the famous red chilli from Barwani.
This tag will help the chilli stand out in markets around the world.
The Chief Minister also talked about how Barwani is doing well in farming and encouraged young farmers to use modern technology and start their own businesses.
The government is spending a lot of money on projects to bring water to farms and is also setting up places to help farmers sell their crops better.
The red chilli, along with cotton and bananas from Barwani, is becoming well-known across India.
Madhya Pradesh is seeking a GI tag for Barwani red chilli to enhance its market value.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav urged farmers to adopt modern farming methods and technology.
The government is investing Rs 5,000 crore in irrigation projects to benefit 1.21 lakh hectares of farmland.
Barwani's cotton, banana, and chilli crops are gaining national recognition.
New initiatives include a textile park in Dhar and a food processing cluster in Rajpur.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav
- What
- Efforts to secure a GI tag for Barwani red chilli
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To give the red chilli a distinct identity in national and international markets
Pro-GI Tag
Skeptical Farmers
Economic Benefits
Pro-GI Tag
The GI tag will enhance the market value and global recognition of Barwani red chilli, benefiting farmers economically.
Skeptical Farmers
Some farmers are skeptical about the immediate benefits and fear increased regulatory burdens.
- Location
- Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Product
- Barwani Red Chilli
- Government Initiative
- GI Tag Application
- Irrigation Projects
- Rs 5,000 crore
- Farmland to be Irrigated
- 1.21 lakh hectares
- Model Seed Production Centre
- 50 acres in Barwani
- Textile Park
- PM MITRA in Dhar district
- Food Processing Cluster
- Rajpur