The Odisha government has decided to seek a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for &#39;Jagannath Rasagola&#39; and not &#39;Odishara Rasagola&#39; as was decided earlier after it lost a bitter battle with West Bengal over the origins of the popular sweet.

Odisha&#39;s MSME minister Prafulla Samal said the decision to apply for GI tag on &#39;Jagannath Rasagola&#39; - a variety of the syrupy sweetmeat offered to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple - was taken after consulting legal and industry experts.

&quot;If the state files for GI tag on &#39;Odishara Rasagola&#39; against its Bengali counterpart, then it will not be able to get any benefit or advantage,&quot; an official at the Director of Industries said.

In a letter to MSME Additional Chief Secretary L N Gupta, Director of Industries S R Pradhan said chances of successfully registering &#39;Odishara Rasagola&#39; are not very bright.

&quot;Unless it can be established Rasagola from Odisha has certain unique qualities, characteristics and reputation associated with state of Odisha, the chances of successfully registering &#39;Odishara Rasagola&#39; are not very bright,&quot; the letter said.

The letter also pointed out that since different varieties of the syrupy dessert were being prepared across the state, justifying its uniqueness can be difficult, it said.

The GI under the World Trade Organization is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular place.

The industries department has suggested the MSME department to apply for a GI tag for &#39;Jagannath Rasagola&#39; going by its unique identity and the age-old custom of offering the sweetmeat to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple.

Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) or the Servitors&#39; Association may apply for the tag on behalf of the state, Pradhan said.

Meanwhile, Odisha&#39;s Law Minister Pratap Jena said the MSME department has been entrusted with the responsibility of getting the GI tag for Lord Jagannath&#39;s rasagola.

Jena said the MSME officials have already visited Puri to collect evidence for the purpose.

Puri collector Aravind Agarwal said the district administration would provide all support to MSME department in its endeavour.

&quot;Rasagola is being offered to Lord Jagannath for centuries. The district administration will provide all support to MSME department to secure GI tag for &#39;Jagannath Rasagola&#39;,&quot; he added.

West Bengal obtained the GI tag for ?Banglar Rosogolla&#39; on November 12.

Odisha's MSME minister Prafulla Samal said the decision to apply for GI tag on 'Jagannath Rasagola' - a variety of the syrupy sweetmeat offered to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple - was taken after consulting legal and industry experts.

The Odisha government has decided to seek a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 'Jagannath Rasagola' and not 'Odishara Rasagola' as was decided earlier after it lost a bitter battle with West Bengal over the origins of the popular sweet. Odisha's MSME minister Prafulla Samal said the decision to apply for GI tag on 'Jagannath Rasagola' - a variety of the syrupy sweetmeat offered to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple - was taken after consulting legal and industry experts. "If the state files for GI tag on 'Odishara Rasagola' against its Bengali counterpart, then it will not be able to get any benefit or advantage," an official at the Director of Industries said. In a letter to MSME Additional Chief Secretary L N Gupta, Director of Industries S R Pradhan said chances of successfully registering 'Odishara Rasagola' are not very bright. "Unless it can be established Rasagola from Odisha has certain unique qualities, characteristics and reputation associated with state of Odisha, the chances of successfully registering 'Odishara Rasagola' are not very bright," the letter said. The letter also pointed out that since different varieties of the syrupy dessert were being prepared across the state, justifying its uniqueness can be difficult, it said. The GI under the World Trade Organization is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular place. The industries department has suggested the MSME department to apply for a GI tag for 'Jagannath Rasagola' going by its unique identity and the age-old custom of offering the sweetmeat to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) or the Servitors' Association may apply for the tag on behalf of the state, Pradhan said. Meanwhile, Odisha's Law Minister Pratap Jena said the MSME department has been entrusted with the responsibility of getting the GI tag for Lord Jagannath's rasagola. Jena said the MSME officials have already visited Puri to collect evidence for the purpose. Puri collector Aravind Agarwal said the district administration would provide all support to MSME department in its endeavour. "Rasagola is being offered to Lord Jagannath for centuries. The district administration will provide all support to MSME department to secure GI tag for 'Jagannath Rasagola'," he added. West Bengal obtained the GI tag for ?Banglar Rosogolla' on November 12.

Odisha to seek GI tag for 'Jagannath Rasagola': Minister

The Odisha government is set to apply for geographical indication (GI) tags for Odishara Rasagola and Kandhamal turmeric after neighbouring West Bengal was granted it for the Banglar Rosogolla.&nbsp;

The Odishara Rasagola is Odisha&#39;s variant of the sweetmeat.&nbsp;

Odisha Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) minister Prafulla Samal said the state will &quot;soon&quot; apply for GI tags for the two products.

The state government has completed collection of primary data and will apply for GI tags for Odishara&nbsp;Rasagola and Kandhamal turmeric at the GI Registry office in January 2018, he said.

About the sweet Odisha has said it has been a part of the state&#39;s centuries-old ritual of offering prayers to Lord Jagannath and was mentioned in a 16th century Odiya epic.

Kandhamal turmeric is famous for being organically grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides and has a demand in international market too.

The Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) for MSMEs at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) here has already started preliminary research and field work necessary for submitting the application with the GI Registry at Chennai, sources in it said.

The GI status would enhance the trade value of the Kandhamal turmeric and its import to other states would become easy, he added.

The GI tag is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular place.

The 15 items from Odisha which have already obtained GI tag comprise nadicraft items Kotpad handloom fabric, Orissa ikat, Konark stone carving, Orissa pattachitra, Pipli applique work, Khandua saree and fabrics and Gopalpur tussar fabrics.

The other handicraft products for which Odisha won the GI tag are Dhalapathar parda and fabrics, Sambalpuri bandha saree and fabrics, Bomkai saree and fabrics, Habaspuri saree and fabrics, Berhampur patta and saree and joda.

The state had also won the tag for agricultural products Ganjam kewda rooh, Ganjam kewda flower and Orissa pattachitra, the sources said.&nbsp;

Odisha will also apply for a GI tag for Kandhamal turmeric

The Odisha government is set to apply for geographical indication (GI) tags for Odishara Rasagola and Kandhamal turmeric after neighbouring West Bengal was granted it for the Banglar Rosogolla. The Odishara Rasagola is Odisha's variant of the sweetmeat. Odisha Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) minister Prafulla Samal said the state will "soon" apply for GI tags for the two products. The state government has completed collection of primary data and will apply for GI tags for Odishara Rasagola and Kandhamal turmeric at the GI Registry office in January 2018, he said. About the sweet Odisha has said it has been a part of the state's centuries-old ritual of offering prayers to Lord Jagannath and was mentioned in a 16th century Odiya epic. Kandhamal turmeric is famous for being organically grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides and has a demand in international market too. The Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) for MSMEs at the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) here has already started preliminary research and field work necessary for submitting the application with the GI Registry at Chennai, sources in it said. The GI status would enhance the trade value of the Kandhamal turmeric and its import to other states would become easy, he added. The GI tag is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular place. The 15 items from Odisha which have already obtained GI tag comprise nadicraft items Kotpad handloom fabric, Orissa ikat, Konark stone carving, Orissa pattachitra, Pipli applique work, Khandua saree and fabrics and Gopalpur tussar fabrics. The other handicraft products for which Odisha won the GI tag are Dhalapathar parda and fabrics, Sambalpuri bandha saree and fabrics, Bomkai saree and fabrics, Habaspuri saree and fabrics, Berhampur patta and saree and joda. The state had also won the tag for agricultural products Ganjam kewda rooh, Ganjam kewda flower and Orissa pattachitra, the sources said.

After Bengal gets GI tag for 'rosogolla', Odisha to apply for 'Odishara rasagola'

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