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GI tag for Kanchipuram ldli
July 27 , 2025
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- The Tamil Nadu Food Processing and Agriculture Export Promotion Corporation (TNAPEx) has applied for a GI Tag.
- It is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the famous Koil (temple) idli or Kancheepuram idli.
- It is made using coarsely ground parboiled rice and black gram (urad dal)
- It gives it a dense and grainy texture
- It was unlike the smooth and fluffy South Indian idlis.
- It is one of the offerings at the Sri Varadharaja Perumal temple in the town.
- This town is mostly known for its silk sarees.
- The Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum was the facilitator for this application.
- Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum is an initiative of NABARD and TNAU.
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