Summary:
With the Geographical Indication (GI) tag boosting its power, authorities want to promote the made-in-Karnataka footwear here and abroad. The approval for GI tag was jointly received by Karnataka and Maharashtra recently for making these chappals. According to LIDKAR officials, there are 5,000 people from villages in Belagavi, Bagalkote and even Dharwad making Kolhapuri chappals at their houses. “As these chappals are made in both the states, Maharashtra and Karnataka jointly applied for GI tag last year and a few weeks back it was approved. With GI tag, these artisans get legal support..