Gaddi Origin is the official certification and traceability portal for Gaddi Wool and Meat from Himachal Pradesh, India. It represents the culmination of decades of pastoral tradition and quality excellence in the Himalayan regions.
The Gaddi people are renowned shepherds of Himachal Pradesh, practicing transhumance (seasonal migration) across 15 distinct migratory regions. Their Gaddi sheep and goats are prized for producing exceptionally fine wool and high-quality meat, shaped by generations of expertise and the unique Himalayan ecosystem.
Geographical Indication (GI) status protects the authenticity and quality of Gaddi products. It ensures that only products meeting strict standards—from shepherds in recognized regions, following traditional practices—can bear the Gaddi name. This protects both consumers and legitimate producers.
To establish a transparent, secure, and accessible traceability system that connects certified Gaddi producers with international buyers, ensuring product authenticity from pasture to consumer while supporting sustainable livelihoods in Himalayan communities.
Certified producers operate across these 15 recognized Gaddi migratory regions:
All products registered on this portal must comply with:
Verify product authenticity instantly without registration
Register batches, manage certifications, and track sales
Request origin certificates and verify supplier authenticity
Manage authorizations, verify batches, and issue certificates
Gaddi Wool and Gaddi Meat are registered Geographical Indications under the Indian GI Act, 1999. This portal is the authorized platform for certification and traceability.