❖ The Tamil Nadu Food Processing and Agri Export Promotion Corporation (TNAPEx) has filed an application GI tag for three food products.

o The Ramanathapuram panangkarkandu

o Kovilpatti seeval, and

o Ramanathapuram pattarai karuvadu.

❖ The NABARD Madurai Agri Business Incubation Forum (MABIF) was the facilitator.

❖ The Ramanathapuram panangkarkandu (crystal palm sugar) has been produced in this region for over 300 years.

❖ The pattarai karuvadu (dried fish) is a traditional dry fish preparation method that involves burying fish in mud after smearing them with turmeric powder.

❖ Kovilpatti seeval is a traditional deep-fried snack known for its crispy texture and unique flavour.