Tamil NaduWednesday, 17 June 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu IPR policy to prioritise GI products amid 2036 economy target
Tamil Nadu is finalising an Intellectual Property Rights policy that will cover GI products, with 43 GI applications filed in 2025-26.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In June 2026, Tamil Nadu said its final-stage Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy will also cover Geographical Indications (GI), as the State targets a $1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu filed 43 GI registration applications in financial year 2025-26.
- Of the 43 applications, 11 were filed by the Patent Information Centre, TNSCST.
- The policy was discussed at the National GI Summit held at the IIT-M campus.
- NABARD has extended ₹10.38 crore support for GI products, including registration and post-registration activities.
- India exported more than 17 lakh metric tonnes of spices in the last financial year, according to the Spice Board.
Exam lens
TNPSC economy and state policy question: IPR policy, GI tag, TNSCST, 43 applications in 2025-26, $1.5 trillion target by 2036 — remember Tamil Nadu’s push to link GI with value addition and exports.