Govt's aim is to make IPR policy more efficient: Nirmala Sitharaman

The mindset of the government is to make IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) policy more efficient and speedier, according to Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Commerce and Industry. Speaking at the ‘National Intellectual Property Awards Ceremony’ organised by DIPP and CII in New Delhi yesterday, she said, “India’s IPR policy is TRIPS compliant and forward looking. Creating awareness is very important and launching an IPR awareness campaign in schools across the country by CIPAM is a step in creating mindset and respect for innovation right from the schools.”

She said the two new awards introduced this year to encourage Indian start-ups to develop