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07/04/23 07:08 AM IST

Centre grants GI tag for Ladakh’s wood carving

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  • The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently expressed happiness about the recent granting of a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for Ladakh'wood carving.
Ladakh Wood Carvings
  • Ladakh's wood carving has been known for its intricate designs and unique patterns, which are mostly inspired by Buddhist themes and motifs.
  • The wood carvings are made from local wood such as willow and apricot, and they are often used for decorating doors, windows, and other household items.
About GI Tag
  • A geographical indication (GI) tag is a sign used on locally produced products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities that are due to that origin.
  • A product can be given a GI tag if it is a specialty of a given place.
  • The tags were first introduced in 2003, wherein Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to get a GI tag.
  • The GI tag recognition is a significant achievement for the people associated with the production and trade of these crops.
  • The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
  • It is governed and directed by the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
  • It was decided and also stated under Articles 1 (2) and 10 of the Paris Convention that the protection of industrial Property and Geographical Indication are elements of Intellectual Property.
Source- PIB

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