Blockchain technology helped Tandur tur dal bag GI tag in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Blockchain technology couldn’t have come at a better time for Tandur red gram (tur dal) to get the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Not just the Tandur tur dal, the blockchain technology came in handy to prove origin of around 360 GI products and prevent counterfeits, GI experts said.
Experts said blockchain technology is now used extensively in Telangana to trace origin of food products. Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University along with a tech solution company used the blockchain technology for traceability of Tandur tur dal.
The university in collaboration with TRST01 (Trust-O-One) introduced the blockchain technology in seed traceability of pigeonpea and safflower. Experts said the technology platform generates a unique hash and integrated QR codes for the seed.