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Importance of Geographical Indication in the Handicraft Sector: Brass Metal Craft Industry in Chhattisgarh State, India

Author(s) Dr. Sandeep Yadav, Devid Deshmukh
Country India
Abstract Since the enactment of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act in 2003, geographical indications (GIs) have emerged as a significant component of India’s intellectual property rights regime, enabling the protection and recognition of region-specific products. This study examines the role and significance of GIs in the handicraft sector, with reference to the brass metal (Dhokra) craft industry in Chhattisgarh. Adopting an exploratory research design, the study draws on an extensive review of policy documents, theoretical and empirical literature, and both primary and secondary data related to GI-registered handicrafts. The handicraft sector plays a vital role in supporting rural and semi-urban economies by generating employment, preserving traditional knowledge, and contributing to export earnings. GIs are thus positioned as strategic instruments for safeguarding cultural heritage, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing market differentiation. The findings indicate that while GI protection holds substantial socio-economic, cultural, and environmental benefits for artisan communities, its implementation in Chhattisgarh remains constrained by low awareness, weak institutional support, limited market access, and policy inefficiencies. The study concludes that GIs can only function effectively as development tools when integrated with broader strategies such as capacity building, branding, and strengthened market linkages, and offers policy recommendations to enhance their impact on artisan livelihoods.
Keywords Geographical Indications (GI), Dhokra Craft, Artisan Livelihoods, Sustainable Development, Chhattisgarh
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-04-03
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.73515
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