West Bengal wins the fight for Rosogolla, gets the GI tag

After two and a half years of bitter battle between Odisha and West Bengal, the latter finally won the Geographical Identification (GI). The GI authorities have ruled today that West Bengal is the origin of rosogolla, reported the news."It has been settled under the GI Act that authenticates a product relating to either a geographical location, or community or society," an official was quoted saying.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee too congratulated statement on the news, calling it a happy and proud moment. "Sweet news for us all. We are very happy and proud that #Bengal has been granted GI ( Geographical Indication) status for Rosogolla," she said.