Government Aims for 10,000 Geographical Indication Tags by 2030
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Synopsis
The Indian government aims to attain 10,000 Geographical Indication tags by 2030, enhancing the intellectual property rights ecosystem. Minister Piyush Goyal announced this ambitious target, highlighting the increasing number of GI tags and patents, and emphasizing the need for better branding and collaboration to combat counterfeit products.
Key Takeaways
- Target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030.
- Decade-long increase in authorized GI users and patents.
- Government to enhance DPIIT manpower and digitize processes.
- Collaboration with FSSAI and BIS for quality assurance.
- Promotion of GI products through international channels.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) In a major initiative to enhance the intellectual property rights (IPR) framework in India, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has announced an ambitious goal of achieving 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) tags by the year 2030.
This objective will be pursued through a comprehensive government strategy, and a dedicated committee will be formed to monitor progress, as stated by the minister.
Currently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued a total of 605 GI tags.
Over the past decade, the number of authorized users for GI tags has surged from 365 to 29,000, and the number of patents granted has risen from 6,000 to 100,000.
Emphasizing the principle of ‘Vikas bhi aur Virasat bhi’ articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Minister underscored the continuous efforts made by the Prime Minister, including highlighting various products during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio broadcasts.
Goyal also referenced the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Fund (ANRFF) and the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, commending the contributions of the Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra state governments in promoting GI products.
“The government has also enhanced the workforce of the DPIIT, and the entire application process has been digitized and streamlined,” the Minister added.
Goyal emphasized the necessity for improved branding of GI products and mentioned the importance of collaboration with the FSSAI and BIS to ensure higher quality standards. This will also assist in combating counterfeit goods.
The minister addressed potential partnerships with the private sector and government entities such as railways and airports.
Goyal proposed the idea of listing GI tagged products on the GeM platform, ONDC portal, and even various e-commerce websites.
GI products could also be promoted by Indian embassies abroad, akin to ODOP products, unlocking export opportunities for this sector.
