PANAJI: ASSOCHAM Goa State Council organised a conclave on geographical indications (GI) to promote and protect Goa’s GI-tagged products at Fortune Miramar on October 16. The event also saw the release of a coffee table book on Goa’s geographical indications, prepared in collaboration with knowledge partner Resolute4IP. Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar urged farmers and youth to pursue agricultural entrepreneurship, promote high-value crops and preserve traditional organic products such as bhindachi sola and atmachi sola. Agriculture Secretary Nikhil Desai highlighted the potential of local resources, including coir and bamboo, and said a pack house and agri-logistics facility would be established at Mopa Airport in December 2026 to boost exports. A panel discussion explored farm-to-table supply chains, while TTAG and NRAI handed over Letters of Intent to the Agriculture Directorate to support the GOA FRESH initiative.
