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    Textile & Handloom                                                                Exercise 1.9.73
           Shawl Weaving Artisan - GI Tagging

           GI registration process

           Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
           •  identify and register GI that meets the prescribed criteria.

             Requirements

             Materials
              •  Notebook                       - 1 No.         •  Eraser                            - 1 No.
              •  Pencil                         - 1 No.         •  Sharpener                         - 1 No.

           PROCEDURE

           TASK 1: GI Registration process

           Step 1: Form an Applicant Group                      •  If the application is found incomplete, it is sent back
                                                                   for corrections.
           •  Only an association of producers, artisans, or
              organizations can apply.                          Step 4: Publication in the GI Journal
           •  Ensure the shawl has a unique identity linked to a   •  Once approved, the application is published in the
              specific geographical area.                          Geographical Indications Journal.
           Step 2: File the GI Application                      •  This allows the public to review and file objections
                                                                   (within 4 months).
           •  Submit the application to the Geographical
              Indications Registry (Chennai, India).            •  If no objections are received, the process moves
                                                                   forward.
           •  Include details like:
              -  Name and address of the applicant.             Step 5: Registration and Certification
                                                                •  If no objections are filed (or if they are resolved),
              -  Description of the shawl (materials, method of
                production, uniqueness).                           the GI is officially registered.
                                                                •  The applicant group receives a GI Certificate,
              -  Historical and geographical proof of origin.
                                                                   granting legal protection to the shawl.
              -  Map of the region where it is produced.
                                                                Step 6: Protection and Renewal
           Step 3: Application Examination
                                                                •  The GI tag is valid for 10 years and can be renewed
           •  The GI Registry checks whether all documents are     indefinitely.
              complete and valid.
                                                                •  Only authorized producers can use the GI tag.
           •  If needed, additional information or clarifications are   •  Legal action can be taken against unauthorized use
              requested.
                                                                   or imitation.

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