Day 34
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-08-11
Draft Amendments to GI Rules Slashing Registration Fees
What Happened
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued the Draft Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) (Amendment) Rules, 2025. This proposal slashes the GI application registration fee by 80 percent, reducing it from Rs 5000 to Rs 1000.
Why It Matters
The move democratizes intellectual property rights by making GI protection affordable for rural artisans, farmers, and weavers, thereby boosting local economies and global branding.
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