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Agriculture
GI‑Tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal Begins Export to Maldives, Boosting Karnataka Farmers
✍️ KNN India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:33 AM
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Karnataka’s GI‑tagged Gulbarga Tur dal has started shipping to the Maldives, creating a fresh export avenue for state farmers.
The Government of India’s Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Gulbarga Tur dal has paved the way for its first shipment to the Maldives, marking a significant step for Karnataka’s pulse exporters. The export, confirmed by state agricultural officials, signals the opening of an overseas market for a legume traditionally cultivated in the Kalaburagi region.
State authorities highlighted that the GI certification guarantees the dal’s unique quality, size and flavor profile, which are increasingly sought after by international buyers. Exporters have prepared the consignment in compliance with both Indian and Maldivian food safety standards, ensuring traceability from farm to port.
Analysts suggest that this move could diversify income sources for farmers in the region, reducing reliance on domestic price fluctuations. By tapping into the Maldivian market, Karnataka pulse growers may secure better price realization and encourage further adoption of GI‑tagged produce.
The Maldives, a small island nation with a growing demand for high‑protein legumes, is expected to import the dal on a trial basis initially, with the potential to expand volumes based on consumer response.
State authorities highlighted that the GI certification guarantees the dal’s unique quality, size and flavor profile, which are increasingly sought after by international buyers. Exporters have prepared the consignment in compliance with both Indian and Maldivian food safety standards, ensuring traceability from farm to port.
Analysts suggest that this move could diversify income sources for farmers in the region, reducing reliance on domestic price fluctuations. By tapping into the Maldivian market, Karnataka pulse growers may secure better price realization and encourage further adoption of GI‑tagged produce.
The Maldives, a small island nation with a growing demand for high‑protein legumes, is expected to import the dal on a trial basis initially, with the potential to expand volumes based on consumer response.