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Pratapgarh: India's 'Amla Capital' Unmatched in Cultivation, Awarded GI Tag
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News18•03-10-2026, 12:21
Pratapgarh: India's 'Amla Capital' Unmatched in Cultivation, Awarded GI Tag
- •Pratapgarh city in Uttar Pradesh is known as India's 'Amla Capital' due to its large-scale Amla cultivation.
- •Uttar Pradesh accounts for about 60% of the country's total Amla production, with Pratapgarh having approximately 20,000 hectares dedicated to Amla orchards.
- •Beyond cultivation, Pratapgarh produces various Amla products like candies, murabba, juice, pickles, powder, and ladoos, boosting local economy.
- •Pratapgarh's Amla received a GI (Geographical Indication) tag in March 2023, recognizing its unique identity and regional association.
- •PM Narendra Modi highlighted Pratapgarh's Amla business and the role of women's self-help groups in his 'Mann Ki Baat' program.
Key Questions Answered
Pratapgarh city in Uttar Pradesh is known as the Amla Capital of India because Amla is cultivated there on a large scale across approximately 20,000 hectares of land, and the region's identity is deeply intertwined with Amla cultivation and related businesses.
Pratapgarh's Amla received its Geographical Indication (GI) registration in March 2023, which signifies its distinct identity associated with that specific region.
In September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Pratapgarh's Amla business during his 'Mann Ki Baat' program, highlighting the role of the ODOP scheme and the Amla processing units operated by women's self-help groups.
