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GI-Tagged Kaladi to Be Upscaled Under ODOP
- 22 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology directed that Kaladi, a GI-tagged dairy product of Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), be scientifically upscaled under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative while preserving its traditional taste and nutritional value.
Kaladi
- About: Kaladi is a traditional dairy product of Udhampur (J&K), often called the “mozzarella of Jammu” due to its milky flavour and stretchable texture. It is made from raw full-fat milk using whey water as a natural coagulant.
- GI Tag: The GI tag has enhanced Kaladi’s economic value and local livelihoods, particularly boosting employment opportunities for rural youth.
- Key Constraint: The product’s short shelf life, especially without refrigeration, limits its market reach. The government aims to improve this through scientific validation, while ensuring the preservation of Kaladi’s taste, texture, and nutritional identity, with opportunities for recipe diversification.
- Scientific Support: The CSIR-Central Food Technology Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, and the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, will collaborate on nutrient profiling, characterisation, value addition, and shelf-life enhancement to facilitate the scaling up of Kaladi.
- Market & Export Expansion: The initiative aims to bring Kaladi to national and international markets, improving farmer incomes and showcasing Dogra cuisine globally.
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