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Biotechnology has overhauled the agricultural sector with its widespread applications. It has enabled stakeholders to obtain greater yield with reduced energetic costs. Role of biotechnology in improving the living standards of farmers: ● Increased Farm Productivity: Capacity to produce more output per area will result in subsequent increase in profits. ● Climate and pest resistant crops: led to decrease in cost of inputs for farmers. ● Increased Shelf life: Will help in reduction of post-harvest losses. ● Enhanced nutritional profile: Results in increased market value of the produce. ● Discovery of new varieties: New varieties of species always have more demands. This will create more profits for farmers.eg-: New varieties of Basmati rice. ● Augmentation in Exports: Improved Quality increases demand in the global market. ● Tailor made plants as an alternative to industrial inputs (starch, fuel, pharmaceutical): This has potential of improving agricultural-industrial relations leading ...

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Traditional knowledge is integral to the identity of most local communities. It is a key constituent of a community’s social and physical environment. As per records of the global trademark offices it was found that approximately 2,000 patents had been issued at a cost of millions for medical plants and traditional systems that are prevalent in India. In this context Government of India took following steps to protect them from patent: Ministry of AYUSH: Dedicated ministry was formed for the traditional medicine system. Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Made Indian traditional medicine knowledge available in the public domain so as to check the genuineness of the patent. Prevented thousands of patents from being filed internationally. Recognition under UNESCO intangible cultural heritage: UNESCO recognition to traditional medicinal knowledge such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Sowa Rigpa, Unani etc has allowed India to establish link with the country of origin and prevented patenting. S...