JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
2025-05-31
A Descriptive Study on Demography of Geographical Indicators of IPR in India
Hemanth Kumar M.S, Dr. H H.Ramesha
Intellectual Property rights in India always has its own stake holders i.e it is meant to those who know about it. Even in the components of IPR, the Geographical indicators are least known to general public, specially to rural population. Total there are 643 geographical indicators which are registered but to what extent is it applied and leveraging on its registration is always a concern to be addressed. Though the local sellers or producers are aware that the product is popular but they are not aware of the GI tagged products and they miserably fail to protect their rights of GI tagged products. In this study we are making an attempt to describe the GI tagged products across the states.The Geographical Indications (GI) registration in India provides insights into the distribution and sectoral contributions of these tags across the country. With 643 registered GIs, the diversity of regional and product-specific heritage is evident. Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka lead with 236 tags, or 38.31% of the total, highlighting their role in preserving India's cultural and agricultural heritage. Southern India, with 185 tags (30% of the total), particularly Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, is a significant hub for GI tags. Handicrafts and agricultural products dominate the GI registrations, accounting for 54% and 35%, respectively. This emphasizes the importance of these sectors in India's cultural and economic fabric. The geographical distribution of GIs indicates widespread recognition of unique products, reflecting India's diverse cultural richness. The GI tag system not only protects India's heritage but also enhances the economic potential of these products globally.
IPR, Geographical Indicators, GI Tags, Average distribution, GI Contribution.