The Kari Ishad mango prominently grown in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada has bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indications Registry.
Key points
- The GI certificate is valid till March 1, 2032 from March 31, 2023.
- The Kari Ishad is accepted as one of the finest quality mangoes due to its unique aroma, luscious taste, high amount of pulp, shape, and size.
- In addition to Ankola, the mango is grown in Karwar and to a certain extent in Kumta of Uttara Kannada.
- According to the Registry, the fruits are large and oblique to oval shape. Each panicle usually bears one fruit.
- A well grown tree produces/bears up to 2,000 fruits in a season. The fruit has a short shelf life of about five days. Its trading is limited to Ankola, Karwar and Hubballi markets.
