The Badlapur Jamun refers to the traditional variety of the

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. Badlapur Jamun is grown in abundance in the Badlapur region of Ambernath taluka located in

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district. Under its

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tag, it is referred to as "Badlapur Jamun". The fruit is known by other names, including Black plum, Indian blackberry, and Malabar plum.

Name

The name "Badlapur" refers to its main region of cultivation i.e the region of Badlapur which is around 80 km from

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. Locally in the state language of

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, it is locally known as Badlapur Jambhul.

Description

It is a vivid purple fruit with a sweet-and-tart taste. This jamun variety from Badlpaur is unique in shape and size compared to other varieties. Cultivated across 20 villages in Badlapur, this jamun variety is native to the region. The region's laterite soil and climate make the fruit rich in iron and nutrients. The fruit is a source of income for the local tribals from the Katkari and Thakar communities who are primarily involved in plucking and selling the Badlapur jamun fruit. It is eaten for its health benefits, which include anti-diabetes and anti-cancer properties. The seeds are used to make medicine for blood sugar control, and the leaves are used to treat jaundice. The

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community in the Jambhul village of Badlapur used a barter system for years, trading jamuns for food and other essentials. As of 2023, environmentalists have readied 2,000 saplings to supplement the existing 1,250 trees in and around Badlapur.

Photo Gallery

Actual photos from Aditya Gole of Jambhul Parisamvardhan and Samuday Vikas Charitable Trust - the original applicants for the GI Tag registration File:Jamun plant nursery at Badlapur.jpg, Aditya Gole inspecting Jamun plant nursery at Badlapur File:Badlapur Jamun size measurement – Approx. 3.5 cm in length.jpg, Badlapur Jamun size measurement – Approx. 3.5 cm in length File:Closeup photo of Badlapur Jamun.jpg, Closeup photo of Badlapur Jamun File:Inspecting Badlapur Jamun in hand.jpg, Inspecting Badlapur Jamun in hand File:Trenches prepared in Chamtoli village for planting.jpg, Trenches prepared in Chamtoli village for planting

Geographical indication

It was awarded the

(GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the

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on 31 March 2024 (valid until 23 May 2032). Jambhul Parisamvardhan and Samuday Vikas Charitable Trust headed by Aditya Gole from Badlapur proposed the GI registration of Badlapur Jamun with five varieties of Jamun from the Badlapur region were sent to the

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for quality testing at its Food Technology Department. After filing the application May 2022, the Jamun was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in

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, making the name "Badlapur Jamun" exclusive to the Jamuns grown in the region. It thus became the 1st Jamun variety from India before Bahadoli Jamun and the 47th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.

References

{{reflist Agriculture in Maharashtra GI Tagged Jamun (Black plum) varieties of India Geographical indications in Maharashtra

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