Day 17
Geography & BiodiversitySkim2025-01-22
Target of 10,000 GI Tags by 2030
What Happened
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced a target to register 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by 2030 during the GI Samagam in New Delhi on January 22, 2025. A dedicated committee will be formed to oversee this expansion and streamline the registration process.
Why It Matters
This initiative aims to safeguard India's traditional intellectual property while significantly boosting rural livelihoods and the export potential of local indigenous products.
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