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Source: The post is based on the article “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieves target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property(IP) awareness” published in PIB on 11th August 2022.
What is the News?
National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission(NIPAM) has achieved a target of imparting Intellectual Property(IP) awareness and basic training to 1 million students on 31st July 2022, ahead of the deadline which was 15 August 2022
What is the National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission(NIPAM)?
Launched in: 2021 as part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations.
Aim: 1) To provide awareness on intellectual property and its rights to 1 million students and 2) To inculcate the spirit of creativity and innovation to students of higher education (classes 8 to 12) and ignite and inspire the students of college/Universities to innovate and protect their creations.
Implemented by: Intellectual Property Office, the Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks(CGPDTM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
