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Ladakh's Seabuckthorn Gets GI Tag, Crowned Golden Superfruit
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted Ladakh’s GI‑tagged seabuckthorn, calling it a nutritional treasure with roughly ten times the vitamin C of lemons. The government aims to promote the fruit internationally as a high‑value, climate‑resilient crop that can boost local economies, improve health outcomes, and raise awareness of India’s diverse superfoods.
India’s Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal praised Ladakh’s GI‑tagged seabuckthorn, branding it a ‘golden treasure’ for its high vitamin C content and health benefits.
- Contains up to 10× more vitamin C than lemons.
- Recognized with a Geographical Indication tag, boosting its market value.
- Seen as a climate‑resilient crop that can generate income for Ladakh’s remote communities.
Source: Economic Times article
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