Mahoba Desawari Pan was awarded the
Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the
Geographical Indications Registry, under the
Union Government of India, on 14 September 2021 which is valid upto 4 February 2023. Chaurasiya Samaj Sewa Samiti from
Mahoba, proposed the GI registration of 'Mahoba Desawari Pan'. After filing the application in February 2013, the Betel leaf was granted the GI tag in 2021 by the Geographical Indication Registry in
Chennai, making the name "Mahoba Desawari Pan" exclusive to the Betel leaf cultivated in the region.{{cite news |title=जीआई टैग के बाद फसल बीमा के दायरे में लाए गए महोबा के देशावरी पान, योगी सरकार ने की घोषणा The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, certifies that a product possesses distinct qualities, adheres to traditional production methods, and has earned a reputation rooted in its geographical origin. ==References==