(a) the number of crops got patented/to be patented so far;
(b) the time by which these crops are likely to be got patented;
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(c) whether there is any proposal to register Basmati Rice of Madhya Pradesh under the Geographical Indication like other States; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a): In accordance with Section 3 (j) of the Patents Act, 1970, crops are not patentable.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): The Geographical Indications Registry has not received any application seeking registration for Basmati Rice of Madhya Pradesh as a Geographical Indication.
(d): Does not arise.