Araku Valley Arabica Coffee #OdishaGI #GIsofIndia #KnowYourGI

We start with a quiz question.

Have you heard of Araku Valley?

It is a picturesque valley near Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) of Andhra Pradesh (AP). A simple Google search gives up many results about this place in "AP".

A special variety of coffee is grown in this valley.

Coffee Board of India had applied for the Geographical Indication (GI) tag of "Araku Valley Arabica Coffee." 

However, apart from Andhra Pradesh, parts of Odisha too were included in the same application. 

Exciting Quiz On Geographical Indications #OdishaGI #KnowYourGI #GIsofIndia

April 26 is celebrated as World Intellectual Property (IP) Day.
Geographical Indication (GI) is a type of IP.
GIs are the "invaluable treasures of incredible India".
However, many are not aware of these unique local products.

We must encourage everyone to learn about the heritage and culture and associated products of our land. How can youngsters take pride in our rich possessions and skills, unless they know about the existence of these unique products? Intention for using the GI products and demand will arise after people learn about them and feel responsible to protect, promote and preserve these.

To create GI awareness and interest, here is a #GIQuiz. Please do share so that all can be aware.

Those with the maximum correct answers and participation get to win xenium (prizes)!

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