(a) whether any patent right has been given for Sambalpuri handloom textile;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government is aware of the large scale duplication of Sambalpuri clothes and sarees; and
(d) if so, the steps taken by the Government to prevent the duplication of Sambalpuri fabrics?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
IN THE MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) to (d): The Sambalpuri Bandha sarees and fabrics have been registered under Geographical Indication (GI). No specific information regarding duplication of Sambalpuri clothes & sarees have been received. However awareness is being created among the handloom weavers to use the “Handloom Mark” and “Silk Mark” on their products to prevent duplication.
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