Government GI certificate
Certificate imagery shows Nagori Ashwagandha recorded by the Geographical Indications Registry with GI No. 1143 and Certificate No. 709.
Documented GI recognition journey
The story behind Nagauri Ashwagandha
Built from local farmer effort, scientific guidance, and public documentation, this story brings together the certificate, press coverage, and article material behind Nagauri Ashwagandha's identity.
1143
GI No.
709
Certificate
12 Sep 2023
Registered
24 Nov 2025
Sealed
Why It Matters
Trust comes from documentation, not just claims
The public record shows a clear chain of trust: a regional crop, named institutions, a GI certificate, press scrutiny, and farmer-centered market potential.
Named team and holder
Public recognition material identifies Parul Choudhary, President of The Nagauri Welfare Society, and Dr. P. L. Saran from ICAR-DMAPR as key contributors.
Independent press coverage
Dainik Bhaskar, Patrika, and Rajasthan Patrika clippings add public visibility around the GI tag, quality story, and farmer economics.
Research-oriented article
The PDF article, Nagori Ashwagandha: A viable alternative, supports the crop story with a more detailed document for readers and buyers.
The Journey
From local cultivation to protected origin
A regional crop with a documented identity
Nagauri Ashwagandha has long been associated with Nagaur's arid climate, sandy soils, and traditional cultivation practices. Published article material presents it as a viable crop alternative for local farmers and a distinct medicinal plant identity for the region.
Scientific and institutional backing
The GI journey highlights collaboration with ICAR-DMAPR, Boriyavi, Anand, Gujarat, and the Department of Agriculture, Government of Rajasthan, alongside local leadership from The Nagauri Welfare Society.
GI registration for trust and protection
The certificate material records Nagori Ashwagandha under Geographical Indication No. 1143, helping protect origin, traditional knowledge, and farmer value linked to this Rajasthan crop.
Media recognition after the GI announcement
Regional press clippings from December 2025 and January 2026 document the GI milestone, farmer opportunity, export potential, and the wider recognition of Nagauri Ashwagandha.
From The Article PDF
Crop photos from the article archive
The article archive includes field and root images that help buyers understand the plant, cultivation context, and raw root form behind the GI story.
Plant Detail
Field Detail
Root Quality
Crop Field
Article & Certificate Archive
Original proof material
Review the original press clippings, certificate visuals, and article document that support the Nagauri Ashwagandha GI story.
GI Certificate
Registration document showing GI No. 1143 and Certificate No. 709.
Team Behind the GI Tag
Acknowledges The Nagauri Welfare Society and scientific support.
Dainik Bhaskar, 08 Jan 2026
Coverage on medicinal quality, GI tag, and export potential.
Dainik Bhaskar, 11 Jan 2026
Coverage on farmer awareness, better pricing, and direct market access.
Patrika Feature
Feature story on Nagaur's Ashwagandha becoming a labelled GI brand.
Rajasthan Patrika, 18 Dec 2025
Coverage on cultivation, pricing pressure, and local farmer opportunity.
Farmer Value
A stronger identity for Nagaur's growers
The press coverage repeatedly connects the GI recognition with better market visibility, awareness camps, quality positioning, and an opportunity for farmers to sell beyond local commodity channels.
For buyers, this story creates traceability and confidence. For farmers, it gives a protected origin label that can support fairer recognition of Nagaur's distinctive Ashwagandha.
