The Goa State Intellectual Property Corporation has spearheaded the effort to record and safeguard geographical indication (GI) tags for iconic Goan culinary delights. This includes the celebrated Goan fish curry rice, along with traditional bread varieties such as pao, poie, and uno.
Deepak Parab, the facilitation officer for the GI tag, confirmed that the documentation procedures are underway for the much-loved fish curry rice and the assortment of local breads. Parab stressed the importance of gathering suggestions and insights from locals and members of the restaurant industry to ensure a comprehensive and accurate representation of these cultural staples.
“We have started the process to obtain the GI tag for Goa’s iconic dish, the fish curry rice, and for traditional Goan bread varieties such as pao, poie, and uno. Our goal is to include valuable inputs from Goans and individuals in the restaurant sector,” he said.
Seeking input from locals is a pivotal stage in the documentation process, as the Intellectual Property Corporation aims to encapsulate the essence, historical significance, and distinctive characteristics of these culinary treasures deeply embedded in the cultural roots of the Goan community.
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The GI tagging doesn’t just seek to acknowledge and safeguard the authenticity of these traditional dishes; it also protects against misrepresentation. By engaging with and respecting the cultural legacy and gastronomic heritage of Goa, the procedure guarantees that these culinary specialties are accurately credited to their geographical origin, thereby contributing to the conservation of Goan culinary heritage.
Recent GI Tags in Goa:
Goa recently obtained GI tags for cashew feni, mancurad, Harmal chilli, bebinca, khajem (sweet), Myndoli banana, cashew kernel, seven-ridge okra, Khola chili, and more.