It must be noted a paid subscription will be required to access the TKDL database. The cabinet in a statement said, "Indian traditional knowledge (TK) offers immense potential to serve national and global needs, therewith providing societal benefits as well as economic growth."
Cabinet gives nod to widening access to Traditional Knowledge Digital Library database
Cabinet has given nod to widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users and patent offices with an aim to drive research and development and innovation based on India's heritage. The initiative is also expected to include Bharatiya Gnana Parampara, under the aegis of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
It must be noted a paid subscription will be required to access the TKDL database. The cabinet in a statement said, "Indian traditional knowledge (TK) offers immense potential to serve national and global needs, therewith providing societal benefits as well as economic growth."
According to the cabinet that is been chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "the TKDL will be an important source of Indian traditional knowledge for improving the knowledge and technology frontiers. Presently, the TKDL content aims for the wider adoption of Indian traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Yoga. However, it also aims to drive new manufacturers and innovators to invest in India's knowledge heritage."
"TKDL will cater to businesses, companies, personal care, research institutions, educational institutions and others, claims the cabinet. The cabinet also informed that more information on Indian traditional knowledge from other domains will be added to the TKDL database in future. Although the primary mandate of TKDL is to prevent the grant of wrong patents on Indian traditional knowledge, the TKDL database will also focus on innovation, effective solutions and technology," the cabinet said in a statement.
The opening up of the TKDL database to users is an ambitious and forward-looking action by the Government of India. It will be a new dawn for Indian traditional knowledge, as the TKDL will drive research & development (R&D), and innovation based on India’s valued heritage across diverse fields.
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