Question : PATENT OF HERBS



(a) Whether there is any proposal under the consideration of the Government for patenting certain herbs;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which necessary and effective action will be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ( DR. RAMAN SINGH )

(a): No, Sir.

(b) and (c): Do not arise.