India is behind a lot of countries in terms of IPR: Education Ministry

Neeta Prasad, Joint Secretary (ICC & Vig.) Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education said that India is behind a lot of countries in terms of IPR during an online workshop organised by the UGC.

University Grants Commission on Monday organised an online workshop for Universities and Colleges on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) during the iconic week of the Ministry of Education. Prof. Rajnish Jain, Secretary, UGC highlighted the importance of IPR and its importance in the image of the country and its relevance in building the knowledge pool of the country and its legal aspects. He shed light on the historical aspect of India’s position as creator and innovator. He expressed hope in the day’s deliberations of creating awareness about IPR.