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Type of Betel leaf from Bihar, India
Magahi Paan (मगही पान)
Geographical indication
DescriptionBetel leaf variety cultivated in Bihar, India
TypeBetel leaf
AreaAurangabad, Gaya, Nawada and Nalanda districts
CountryIndia
Registered28 March 2018
Official websiteipindia.gov.in

Magahi Paan is an important traditional crop variety of Betel leaf cultivated mainly in the Magadh division of the Indian state of Bihar. It is mainly cultivated in Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada and Nalanda districts of Bihar.

Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "'Magahi Paan".

Name

It is named after its place of origin, the ancient Indian region of Magadha located in the southern part of Bihar. The term "Magahi" originates from the word "Magadhi" (From the region of Magadha) which underwent phonological changes from Sanskrit. "Paan" means "leaf" in the local state language of Hindi.

Description

India is home to diverse betel vine varieties, with Magahi being the most expensive and sought-after due to its tender nature. Magahi Paan, cultivated in the specific 4 districts, is renowned for its exceptional quality and premium price. This variety of betel leaf boasts a pungent, less fibrous, and easily soluble betel quid, along with an attractive shiny dark green color and distinct taste. Its excellent keeping quality further adds to its value. Its leaves are also the smallest among all paan cultivars.

Magahi Paan's cultivation serves as a vital source of livelihood for the Chaurasia community. The Chaurasia community, comprising small landholders and marginal farmers, has cultivated betel vine with expertise for generations. Magahi Paan is sold by betel growers in Paan Mandis (markets) in Gaya and Varanasi, typically in units of 200 leaves per "Dholi". Additionally, Magahi Paan is suitable for bleaching, which enhances its shelf life up to 30–35 days.

Notably, Magahi Paan has a sweeter taste than Bangala Paan from West Bengal. Due to its medicinal value, Magahi Paan is commonly used as a mouth freshener, antiseptic, stimulant, and cough reliever. This variety is prized for its soft, smooth, and glossy leaves, which are preferred by "Paan" (Betel Quid) connoisseurs and traders.

The India Post Eastern region, Patna had released a Special Postal Cover to commemorate the Geographical Indicator for Magahi Pan (Betelvine) highlighting the significance of Magahi Paan.

Geographical indication

It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 28 March 2018.

Magahi Paan Utpadak Kalyan Samiti from Bihar Agricultural University located in Bhagalpur, proposed the GI registration of 'Magahi Paan'. After filing the application in June 2016, the Betel leaf was granted the GI tag in 2018 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Magahi Paan" exclusive to the Betel leaf cultivated in the region. It thus became the second Betel leaf variety from India and the 11th type of goods from Bihar to earn the GI tag.

The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, certifies that a product possesses distinct qualities, adheres to traditional production methods, and has earned a reputation rooted in its geographical origin.

See also

References

  1. "State likely to seek GI tag for five iconic products". The Times of India. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ^ "GI tag for jardalu mango, katarni rice and betel leaf". The Times of India. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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  6. "Jardalu mango, Katarani paddy, Magahi betel leaf get GI tag". Business Standard. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  7. "यहां मिलता है स्पेशल मगही पान, 40 साल से स्‍वाद की बादशाहत कायम,जानिए खासियत". MSN. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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  9. "मगध की शान है नवादा का मगही पान -". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  10. "Magahi paan's popularity goes beyond India's borders, but farmers who grow them are unable to feed their children". Firstpost. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  11. "मशहूर बनारसी पान का बिहार के नवादा से है गहरा नाता जानिए कैसे, मगध की शान है "मगही पान" - The famous Banarasi paan is closely related to Nawada of Bihar know how the pride of Magadha is Maghi Paan". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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  14. "Special Postal Cover on GI Tagged Magahi Pan Released". Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhavan. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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  16. "Three Bihar agri products—Jardalu mango, Katarni paddy, Magahi Paan—set for GI tag". Hindustan Times. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  17. "GI tag cheer for trio from Bihar". The Telegraph. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
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