Tandur Red Gram: Telangana’s Premier GI‑Tagged Pulse First Agricultural GI Commodity of Telangana (Dec 2022) | Grown in Attapulgite‑Rich Black Soil | Tastes Better, Cooks Faster, Longer Shelf Life | 22–24% Protein GI awarded: December 2022 | Cultivation area: 2.28 lakh hectares (2022-23) | Production: 2.06 lakh tonnes | Productivity: 903 kg/ha | Farmer households: 63,500 | Major district: Vikarabad (57,660 ha) Tandur Red Gram (Cajanus cajan), commonly known as Tur or Arhar dal, is a distinguished variety of pigeon pea cultivated in the Tandur region of Vikarabad district, Telangana. Renowned for its superior quality, it received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2022 – the first…

Geographical Indications (GI) of Telangana Protecting Heritage, Empowering Artisans | Textiles, Handicrafts & Culinary Treasures 18+ GI Products | Pochampally Ikat (2005) – First from State | Hyderabad Haleem – First Non‑Veg GI in India The Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) that provides a robust legal framework to protect and preserve products intrinsically linked to a specific region. It serves as a vital tool for economic empowerment and cultural preservation in India. A Geographical Indication is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are essentially attrib…

Cheriyal (Cherial) is a town and municipality in Siddipet district, Telangana, about an hour's drive from Hyderabad and 85 km from Warangal city. Known worldwide for its unique scroll paintings and ritual masks created by the Nakashi artisans. This art form is exclusive to Telangana and carries the soul of centuries-old storytelling traditions. GI Tag: 2008 Nakashi Community Scroll Paintings + Masks Natural Mineral Colours Kaki Padagollu Bards Rashtrapati Nilayam Mural Where every scroll unfolds an epic. Cheriyal paintings are long narrative scrolls that served as visual aids to a wandering musical storytelling tradition. The artists, known as Nakashis , originally called their work na…