Indori Malwi Potato Receives GI Tag
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Indori Malwi Potato
received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 13 June 2026 after
notification by the Registrar of Geographical Indications, Chennai.
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It is one of 12 regional
agricultural products from Madhya Pradesh that received GI certification out of
18 proposed products.
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A Geographical Indication
(GI) tag is granted to products whose quality, reputation, or characteristics
are linked to a specific geographical region.
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In India, GI registration
is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and
Protection) Act, 1999.
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The Indori Malwi potato
is known for its low sugar and low starch content.
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It retains its white
colour after frying, making it ideal for chips and French fries.
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It is widely used in
Indore’s famous street foods such as Aloo Chaat, Poha, Aloo Bada, and Khopra
Petis.
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The crop is cultivated on
about 45,000 hectares in Indore district.
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Around 30,000–35,000
farmers are engaged in its cultivation.
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Major companies such as
ITC, Mahindra, PepsiCo, Balaji, McCain, and Hyfun Seeds procure processing-grade
potatoes from local farmers.
