Sirsa Kinnow Gets GI Tag, Haryana’s First Fruit GI
Why in the news
The Geographical Indications Registry granted a GI tag to Sirsa Kinnow in July 2026, making it the first fruit from Haryana to be recognised in this way.
Key facts
- Product: Sirsa Kinnow, a citrus fruit grown in Sirsa district, Haryana.
- Granted by the GI Registry under DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Applicant/recipient: Kharisureran Farmer Producer Company Limited, Sirsa.
- Milestone: Haryana’s first fruit with a GI tag.
About Sirsa Kinnow
Kinnow is a hybrid citrus fruit that was developed in California, USA, in the early twentieth century by horticulturist Howard B. Frost. Sirsa Kinnow is known for a sweet and sour taste and is rich in vitamin C and minerals such as calcium and potassium. The tag is expected to protect farmers from fake products, improve competitiveness and help exports.
Exam angle
- Link the product with the state: Sirsa Kinnow, Haryana.
- Remember the registry sits under DPIIT.
- Keep the first-fruit tag for Haryana in mind.