Madhya Pradesh Leads with 26 GI Tags in 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total GI Registrations (2025-2026) | 125 new GI tags granted nationwide, bringing India's total to 822 registered GI products. |
| Top Performing States | - Madhya Pradesh: 26 new GI tags (highest in 2025-26). Key products: Khajuraho Stone Crafts, Betul Bharewa Metal Craft, Gwalior Paper Mache Craft, Sitahi Kutki, Baigani Arhar, Chhatriya Paddy. - West Bengal: 24 new GI tags (second highest). Key products: Jalbhara Sandesh, Santiniketan Batik, Krishnanagar Clay Dolls, Banglar Nolen Gur. - Jharkhand: 11 new GI tags. Key products: Tussar Silk Sarees, Dokra Craft, Kuchai Silk, Jadupatia Paintings. |
| Cumulative GI Leaders | Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have the highest total GI registrations historically. |
| Key Facilitators | - West Bengal: DPIIT Chair at WBNUJS facilitated over half of the state's new registrations. - Jharkhand: JHARCRAFT supported registrations. |