National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieves target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property(IP) awareness

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.