Source: PIB
Context:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first direct export consignment of GI-tagged Salem Sago from Tamil Nadu to Canada. The export marks a significant milestone for producer-led exports of traditional Indian food products.
About Salem Sago (Javvarisi)
- A starch-based food product made from tapioca (cassava) roots.
- Wet starch is processed into small pearl-like granules.
- Widely used as a staple food and in industries such as food processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals and construction.
Origin and Production
- Originates from Salem district, Tamil Nadu, often called the “Land of Sago.”
- The region offers ideal conditions including high tapioca yield, favourable climate and established processing infrastructure.
- Over 80% of India’s sago production comes from Salem and nearby districts such as Erode, Namakkal and Dharmapuri.
Geographical Indication (GI) Status
- Received GI tag in March 2023.
- Registered by The Salem Starch and Sago Manufacturers’ Service Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd (SAGOSERVE), under the Government of Tamil Nadu.
