In 2026, Jharkhand's Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag with NABARD's assistance. This recognition legally protects indigenous craftsmanship, boosts export potential, and promotes sustainable economic growth for marginalized tribal artisans.
Click to View MoreBharat Innovates 2026, inaugurated in Nice, elevates the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership by connecting 120+ Indian deep-tech startups with global investors. The summit drives bilateral collaboration in 'Trusted AI', space tech, advanced manufacturing, and academic patent commercialization frameworks.
Click to View MorePersonality rights protect an individual’s identity—including name, image, and voice—from unauthorized commercial exploitation. While Indian courts derive these from Article 21, the absence of a codified law creates challenges in combating AI-driven deepfakes while safeguarding democratic free speech.
Click to View MoreThe IP Catalyst Initiative, launched by MeitY and implemented by C-DAC Pune, accelerates the transition from patent creation to commercialized products in the Electronics and IT sector. It provides financial support, IP valuation, and the cipie.in platform for startups.
Click to View MoreIndia is debating the introduction of data exclusivity in pharmaceuticals, a regulatory protection that can delay the entry of generic drugs even after patent expiry. While the move is projected as a way to attract investment and support innovation, it raises serious concerns for India’s generics-driven pharmaceutical industry and access to affordable medicines. In the absence of any international obligation under WTO-TRIPS, the policy choice involves balancing innovation incentives with public health priorities and preserving India’s role as the pharmacy of the developing world.
Click to View MoreIndian farmers and scientists oppose expanding the ITPGRFA to all crops at the Lima summit. They fear loss of seed sovereignty, biopiracy, and weak benefit sharing. They insist on mandatory payments and strict DSI regulation before any change, arguing the current system already fails developing countries.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 Economics Nobel honored Joel Mokyr for showing sustained growth needs a constant feedback loop between theoretical and practical knowledge, mass skilling, and societal openness. Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt formalized Creative Destruction, demonstrating that temporary monopoly power fuels competitive, cyclical innovation and progress.
Click to View MoreIndia aims to transform its R&D landscape into a global innovation hub. Despite rising publications, challenges persist—low Gross Expenditure on R&D (0.7% of GDP), weak industry-academia ties, and ethical issues. Initiatives like Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and India Research Tour boost inclusivity, ethics, and funding, driving 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.
Click to View MoreIndia's patent system has evolved from promoting generic drugs to encouraging domestic innovation, with resident filings now surpassing foreign ones. To transition from "Make in India" to a global innovation powerhouse, India must overcome challenges like backlogs and low R&D investment by boosting funding and streamlining processes.
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