Ananthapuramu Lemon Moves Closer to Receiving Geographical Indication Tag
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- •The 'Ananthapuramu Lemon' has filed for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to protect its regional identity and boost exports.
- •The lemon is grown in specific areas of Anantapur district, including Peddapappur, Peddavadugur, Tadipatri, and Yadiki mandals.
- •The 'Ananthapuramu Lemon' possesses unique characteristics, such as uniform size, bright color, high juice content, balanced acidity, strong aroma, and longer shelf life.
- •The GI tag will prevent the misuse of the product's name and improve market opportunities for local farmers.
- •The initiative is a collaborative effort between the MITS-IPFC, the AFLABT Farmers Producer Company, and the university's R&D Cell.
In a significant development for the agricultural sector in Andhra Pradesh, an application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been filed for the 'Ananthapuramu Lemon', a distinctive citrus variety cultivated in parts of Anantapur district. This initiative is expected to strengthen regional horticulture branding, prevent misuse of the product's name, and improve market opportunities for local farmers. The application was filed with the assistance of the Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre (IPFC) at the Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS).
