TNPSC Thervupettagam

GI Tag for Thoothukudi Products

December 19 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 69 0
  • The applications for GI tag have been submitted for Thoothukudi salt, Authoor Poovan banana, and Villiseri lemon.
  • Thoothukudi salt is made using the solar evaporation method and contributes about 30% of India’s total salt production.
  • Poovan banana is cultivated in Authoor and nearby villages along the Thamirabarani canal irrigation region.
  • Villiseri lemon from Kovilpatti is known for its strong aroma, high juice content, fewer seeds, and long shelf life.

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