Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act was enacted in India in the year 1999, and it came into effect in 2003. This legislation was crucial for establishing the framework to protect and promote products with unique geographical origins and qualities. The first product in India to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag under this law was Darjeeling tea in 2004, marking a significant milestone in India's efforts to safeguard its traditional products and enhance their market recognition based on their geographical identity.