The Tamil Nadu government will apply for Geographical Indication (GI) tags for 10 agricultural products and has set aside ₹30 lakh for the process. The products are Kancheepuram Parimilagai, Poyyur Kathiri, Chidambaram Black Gram, Karumandurai Kadukkai, Thiruvaiyaru Elai Vazhai, Eraiyur Karunai Kilangu, Cuddalore Vettiver, Manapparai Brinjal, Ooty Garlic and Javvadhu Pei Sesame. GI recognition protects region-specific produce and can help farmers get better prices.