Protecting Ancient Wisdom

India’s Traditional Knowledge System (TKS) represents centuries of collective wisdom rooted in Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, Unani, Vastu Shastra, agriculture, handicrafts, folklore, and indigenous practices. However, in the era of globalization and commercialization, this invaluable heritage faces serious threats such as misappropriation, bio-piracy, and unauthorized patenting.

This video explores the key initiatives taken to prevent misuse and protect Indian Traditional Knowledge through Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). It explains how India has strategically used legal, institutional, and international mechanisms to safeguard its knowledge systems while ensuring fair recognition and benefit-sharing.

🔹 Key topics covered in this video include:

Meaning and significance of Indian Traditional Knowledge Systems

Challenges of bio-piracy and wrongful patent claims

Role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in protecting traditional knowledge

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) and its global impact

Protection through Geographical Indications (GI), Patents, and Copyrights

National initiatives by the Government of India

India’s role in international forums such as WIPO and CBD

Case studies highlighting successful protection of traditional knowledge

This video is highly useful for students, researchers, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in Indian culture, IPR laws, and sustainable knowledge protection.

📚 Ideal for subjects such as:
IPR, Indian Knowledge System (IKS), Law, Management, Economics, Ayurveda, and Public Policy.

Видео Protecting Ancient Wisdom канала Piyush Rana(College - Commerce)