Innovation is widely recognised as a central driver of economic growth and development. In this context, DIPP has also signed an institutional agreement with the Punjab State Council of Science and Technology to establish India's first Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) at Patent Information Centre, Punjab, under the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) TISC program. Another TISC is being established at Anna University, Chennai.

Talking about the importance of IPR and innovation the Commerce and Industry Minister said, "India is now at the forefront of innovation and developing new ideas. In such scenario, protection of IPRs becomes extremely important." On this occasion, Secretary DIPP Ramesh Abhishek provided the details of how recent initiatives by the Government of India are transforming the IP landscape in India.

On this occasion, the Minister also launched the official website of the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM), which is a professional body created under the aegis of DIPP to ensure focused action on issues related to IPRs and smooth implementation of the objectives of the National IPR Policy adopted in May 2016. The website can be accessed at www.cipam.gov.in.  It will provide regular updates on the latest IP trends - statistics on applications filed, examined, grants and disposal for various IPRs. It would provide information on the various initiatives being taken by the Government to strengthen the IPR regime in the country.

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