Khirshapat mango gets GI recognition

The Khirshapat of Chapainawabganj, one of the most popular varieties of Mango, has got Geographical Indication (GI).

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun formally handed over the certificate to Md. Shafiqul Islam, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Horticulture Research Center (HRC), at a programme at the industries ministry on Sunday.



With this, Khirshapat which is popularly known as Himsagar, has become the third product after hilsa and jamdani to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

The industries minister also instructed authorities concerned to apply for GI recognition for two others --Ashwina and Langra mango of Chapainawabganj.

Khirshapat Mango in the Chapainawabganj is a tasty and juicy variety of mango. Khirshapat makes up 20 to 25 percent of total mango production in the country.

Gradually, mango exporting is increasing in different countries particularly in Europe and Middle East. Among the mango export varieties, Kirshapat mango has been listed on top position.

GI is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or reputation that are due to that origin. In addition, the qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin.