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Countries like India where population is more
agreement. G.I. is necessary not only to save the than 135 crore, the GI plays a vital role by
particular product but the millions of people who are providing employment to million of peoples
engaged in particular sector is benefited by the GI in
different ways: of a particular sector especially Handicraft,
n Saving Traditional Products: GI helps in saving the Handlooms and Agriculture with allied sectors
unique, reputed traditional products of a country. It respect of which it is registered. Due to this not person
projects the particular products globally in terms of can copy it from beyond the geographical area and no
quality and authenticity. misuse of the original product.
n Providing sustainable livelihood opportunities: GI of a
Outcome of GI tagging:
product promotes sustainable livelihood opportunities
to original producers which help in stopping migration • Product IPR will be established at national level: The
and getting more job opportunities in their local area product IPR establishment provides legal protection
with quality of life and dignity. to the products from outside intruders.
Countries like India where population is more than 135 • Livelihood Opportunity will increase: GI accelerates
crore, the GI plays a vital role by providing employment the manpower to indulge in the sector once again who
to million of peoples of a particular sector especially are migrating in big cities.
Handicraft, Handlooms and Agriculture with allied sectors • Export Volume Increase: The GI will increases the
Advantages of GI: export potential of the product and the producers get
good value of their products especially in the UK/US
• Creates a special status as Intellectual Property market.
Right of the country after GI Registration and gives • Quality & Value: GI reflects that product is of good
legal protection of original producers within original quality originality and authentic which helps in good
geographical area with recognition. value in return.
• Prevents unauthorized use of registered Geographical • Branding: GI of product will established as a brand of
Indication goods by third parties and provide much the products which will recognize in the international
more sustainable livelihood opportunities and market with the reputation and origin of the product. .
entrepreneurship. • Increased per Capita Income/National Income: The
• Only an authorized user has the exclusive rights to rate of per capita income of producers will increase. It
use the Geographical Indication in relation to goods in also helps in increase in GDP and national income of
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