Traditional Knowledge Protection: An Indian Prospective

Authors

  • Mangala Hirwade
  • Anil Hirwade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.32.3.2381

Keywords:

Traditional knowledge, indigenous knowledge, biopiracy, traditional knowledge digital library, intellectual property rights

Abstract

Traditional knowledge is an important element of the intellectual and cultural heritage of indigenous peoples.It reflects their social and historical identity and significantly contributes to the future well-being and sustainabledevelopment. This paper analyses the features of indigenous knowledge, protection of traditional knowledgein India and its benefits, biopiracy issues, and Indian experience. It further discusses the national and internationalinitiatives and Traditional Knowledge Digital Library, its benefits and outcomes against biopiracy.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.32.3.2381

Author Biography

Mangala Hirwade

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Published

2012-05-18

How to Cite

Hirwade, M., & Hirwade, A. (2012). Traditional Knowledge Protection: An Indian Prospective. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 32(3). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.32.3.2381

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2012): Intellectual Property Rights

Section

Special Issue on Visualising Libraries

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