Meeting on Geographical Indications (GI) registration of Khola Chilli

 

Meeting on Geographical Indications (GI) registration of Khola Chilli

 

    A meeting with officials of Goa State Council of Science & Technology, Saligao along with the members of Khola Chilli Cultivators' Group was held at this Institute on 10th October, 2017 in order to prepare a road map for Geographical Indication (GI) registration of Khola Chilli. Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director (A), ICAR-CCARI chaired the meeting along with Mr. Deepak Parab, Member secretary, Goa State Council of Science and Technology, Saligao along with Madhuri Shetye (Assistant). Representatives of Khola Chilli Cultivator’s Group​,  Shri Ratnakar Velip, (President), Mrs. Suvidha Zaravkar (Secretary) and Mrs. Radha Talpikar (Treasurer), Mrs. Sumita S. Velip (Member) were also present for the above meeting. ​Various points pertinent to the procedure and formalities for GI registration for "Khola Chillies" was discussed.​ Dr. Gokuldas, P.P. Scientist (A.R.), IPR Cell Co-ordinator facilitated the conduct of the meeting at this Institute.