Socio-Legal Challenges Faced By The Artisans Of Geographical Indication Products In Thanjavur District

Judith Melbha S, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai

ABSTRACT

There is a wide and a unique range of Geographical Indication products in the district of Thanjavur. No matter how much unique the products are, the Artisan community often face struggles such as lack of recognition, limited market access and middlemen exploitation. More than that, they also face a lot of legal challenges and difficulties in protecting their Intellectual property rights. The Artisans of Thanjavur must be trained on Geographical Indication laws and regulations to address these issues. To protect their rights and navigate the complex legal system it is important to get the Artisans access to legal education, training, aid, and resources. In addition, to encourage the Artisans to sell their products both locally and internationally it is important to have collaboration with the Government and the non-profit agencies, which will also support them to promote their products. It is a prime duty to empower the Artisans of Thanjavur to promote economic development and their culture. By addressing these issues, the Artisans can get the necessary support and it will also boost them to continue doing their artistic work.

Keywords: Artisans, Thanjavur District, Geographical Indication, Socio- Legal Challenges.