Rosogolla originated in West Bengal, rule GI authorities, rejecting Odisha’s claim The debate over the origin of the rosogolla is not merely about Bengali and Odia sentiments. ‘Rosogolla Dibas’ (Rasgulla Day) was celebrated in West Bengal on Thursday to mark the granting of Geographical Indication (GI) tag of ‘Banglar Rosogolla’ (Bengal’s Rasgulla) to the state on this day two years ago. This GI tag, numbered 612, is the second the state received after Kandhamal Haldi. The 'Odisha Rasagola' has been awarded the GI tag in July 2019. Odisha that has also been claiming the sweet as its own, has received the GI tag … A GI tag … When West Bengal received its GI tag for rasgulla in November 2017, it was falsely believed that the GI Registry has recognized that rasgulla’s origin to be in West Bengal. The 'Odisha Rasgulla' was granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag on Monday, by the Government of India GI Registry, after a long battle. A GI tag identifies a product as originating from a particular region. Last year, the Odisha government had filed for the recognition of the “Odishara Rasagulla” with the GI Registry office. BCCL. ''Rosogolla Dibas'' (Rasgulla Day) was celebrated in West Bengal on Thursday to mark the granting of Geographical Indication (GI) tag of ''Banglar Rosogolla'' to the state on this day two years ago. Odisha finally managed to secure geographical indication (GI) tag for its beloved local version of Rasgulla. Earlier this month it was reported that Indori Poha will soon get GI tag. Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004. The GI Registrar office also informed that if Odisha applies and there is sufficient evidence, it can get GI tag too. "Even Bikaner produces Rasagola. Back in November 2017, West Bengal has received the GI tag for its Rasgulla. Odisha has received the geographical indication (GI) tag for its local version of the Rasgulla. 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