India, Jan. 22 -- Udhamapur's GI-tagged 'Kaladi' to be upscaled for diverse food recipes using advanced food technologies: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh directed that Kaladi, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir, be upscaled for wider food applications and recipes, while strictly preserving its original flavour, texture, and nutritional identity.

The minister said that the focus should be on value addition and enhancement of shelf life, enabling Kaladi to reach national and international markets under the Government's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.

Dr Singh emphasised that any scientific ...