With reference to the export of Kalaburagi tur dal, consider the following statements: 1. The export of GI-tagged tur dal to the Maldives resulted in farmers receiving 30% higher prices than market rates. 2. The tur dal exported to the Maldives was a GI-tagged variety from Kalaburagi. 3. The Agriculture Department is currently seeking export opportunities to the United Kingdom and Germany. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Kalaburagi’s GI-tagged tur dal exported to Maldives earns farmers 30% higher prices

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· MSP, procurement, PDS & food security· Prelims· 25 October 2026

GI tags and export promotion: a GS3 case study on enhancing farmer income and global competitiveness.

Why in news

PM Narendra Modi highlighted the export of Kalaburagi's GI-tagged tur dal to the Maldives, which resulted in farmers receiving 30% higher prices than market rates.

Background

Ramesh Kadaganchi facilitated the export of 10 quintals of Kalaburagi tur dal via a Pune-based company. The Agriculture Department is currently seeking further export opportunities to the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceKalaburagi: Location of the GI-tagged tur dal.
FactFarmers earned 30% higher prices than market rates through the Maldives export.
FactQuantity exported to Maldives: 10 quintals.
FactTarget export markets: United States, Canada, and Australia.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the export of Kalaburagi tur dal, consider the following statements:

The export of GI-tagged tur dal to the Maldives resulted in farmers receiving 30% higher prices than market rates.
The tur dal exported to the Maldives was a GI-tagged variety from Kalaburagi.
The Agriculture Department is currently seeking export opportunities to the United Kingdom and Germany.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states target markets are the United States, Canada, and Australia.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how Geographical Indication (GI) tags can be leveraged to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian agricultural produce and improve farmer incomes.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Market premium: Leveraging unique regional characteristics to bypass local price volatility
Logistics bottleneck: Requirement for robust cold chains and certification for international markets
Trade diversification: Reducing reliance on domestic markets by tapping into high-value export corridors

Keywords: Geographical Indication · Export Promotion · Value Addition · Farmer Income · Market Linkage

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