In the middle of a heavy and overwhelming week, a quiet celebration of news arrived as a rare kind of comfort. Rajasthan’s delightful ‘). This recognition is quite a victory, but one that speaks volumes for the region.

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Grown from the ‘Khejri tree,’ often called , Sangri isn’t just a staple food but a nostalgic treat that holds memories of a lifetime. With the GI Tag, Sangri joins the cultural hall of fame, carrying the flavour of Rajasthan with it.

As we understood, Sangri is a long bean-like pod that is primarily grown on the state tree of Rajasthan or the khejri tree. This drought-resistant tree flourishes where other trees offer shade, fodder and sustenance in the harsh Thar Desert. Sangri is rich in protein and iron and the pods of the tree are harvested and sun-dried to perfection and are later used in the preparation of traditional dishes like and panchkutta.

What’s a GI Tag?

A geographical indication Tag legally ties a product to the region it originates from, like Darjeeling tea from Bengal and the Champagne from France. Now, only Sangri grown in Rajasthan can bear the name. The tag also means more dignity and income for farmers, legal protection from fake or counterfeit versions, global respect for regional food and a step towards saving indigenous ingredients.

The khejri tree does more than produce Sangri. The leaves are fodder, and its roots keep the desert soil fertile. In many ways, the GI tag honours not just a bean, but an entire ecosystem of knowledge, resilience and connection to land.

At the moment when food systems are straining and climate change takes the centre stage, Sangri offers a different story. It reminds us that survival doesn’t always come from invention but often from remembering what already works. With its GI Tag, Sangri stands not only as an important ingredient but also as a symbol of heritage.