• Coorg Green Cardamom is a green variety of cardamom grown in Coorg (Kodagu), Karnataka.
• Region: Southwest Karnataka, particularly Kodagu (Coorg).
• It is grown in the forest ecosystems of the Western Ghats.
• The climatic conditions of Kodagu give the cardamom distinctive characteristics:
  • Distinct aroma
  • Faint green colour
  • Small size
• GI Status: Registered as Coorg Green Cardamom.
• Applicant: Spice Board, a commodity board under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
• Application Number: 78
• Date of filing: 27 December 2006
• Class: 30
• Goods: Agriculture
• Geographical area: Karnataka
• Certificate Number: 60
• Certificate date: 28 March 2008
• Registration valid up to: 26 December 2036
• Journal Number: 22
• The GI tag helps protect the reputation of the product and the business interests of producers in the region.
• Coorg Orange is also mentioned as having GI status.
• India’s green cardamom exports increased from 400 tonnes (2007) to 475 tonnes (2008).

⭐ Exam Quick Revision

• Coorg Green Cardamom → Kodagu, Karnataka
• Region → Western Ghats
• Special features → Aroma + faint green colour + small size
• GI Application No. → 78
• GI Certificate No. → 60
• GI Certificate Date → 28 March 2008
• Applicant → Spice Board
• Class → 30
• Valid up to → 26 December 2036