SchemesSunday, 21 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s draft IPR policy to boost GI products, registrations and commercialisation
Tamil Nadu is finalising an IPR policy that includes GI protection, with 43 GI applications filed in FY 2025-26.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Tamil Nadu said it was in the final stages of framing an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy that will also cover Geographical Indications (GI), while the State reported 43 GI registration applications in FY 2025-26.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu’s IPR policy will cover Geographical Indications (GI).
- FY 2025-26 saw 43 GI registration applications from Tamil Nadu.
- Of these, 11 applications were filed by the Patent Information Centre, TNSCST.
- Tamil Nadu has set a target of a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
- NABARD has extended ₹10.38 crore support for GI products, including post-registration activities.
Exam lens
TNPSC economy and governance question type: GI tags, IPR policy, TNSCST, NABARD support, $1.5 trillion target by 2036, and GI registration numbers are likely one-liners.