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GI Tag for ‘Sivakasi Fireworks’
May 27 , 2025
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- The century-old fireworks industry in Sivakasi has now approached the GI Tag.
- Fireworks are made at factories and small cottages in villages across Sivakasi, Vembakottai, Virudhunagar, Sattur, Srivilliputhur and in some of the areas in the Kovilpatti region.
- Over 80% of fireworks in India are manufactured in this region.
- Its market size is about ₹6,000 crore which is growing annually at 10%.
- Sivakasi, an arid region, has a climate that is ideal for firework manufacturing.
- It is known as "Mini Japan" or "Kutty Japan" due to its industrious spirit and thriving industries, especially in printing, fireworks, and safety matches.
- This nickname was coined by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
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