Need for GI tagging of musical instruments stressed
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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Jul 20: DM University Vice Chancellor Prof W Chandbabu has underscored the urgency of GI tagging the musical instruments used in Manipur since ancient times.
Prof Chandbabu was speaking at the closing function of INNOTECH Fest 2025 held at Manipur Science Centre, Takyelpat today.
Winners of different competitions and stalls opened at the festival were awarded prizes at the closing function.
Prof Chandbabu said that it would be a huge loss for Manipur if the musical instruments used in the State since ancient times are not GI tagged before it is too late.
If these musical instruments are GI tagged by other States, these States will claim ownership over the musical instruments.
He then called upon all stakeholders to work collectively so as to get the musical instruments GI tagged.
He said that India is one of the frontrunners in the world in terms of Innovation Global Index.
Acknowledging the role of youth in innovating new ideas and products, Prof Chandbabu asserted that it is the innovation of youth which would fulfil the dream of making India a developed country by 2047.
In order to promote innovative ideas, it is imperative to have a good education system, he said before calling upon all stakeholders to work together to provide the best education to the youth.
IMPHAL, Jul 20: DM University Vice Chancellor Prof W Chandbabu has underscored the urgency of GI tagging the musical instruments used in Manipur since ancient times.
Prof Chandbabu was speaking at the closing function of INNOTECH Fest 2025 held at Manipur Science Centre, Takyelpat today.
Winners of different competitions and stalls opened at the festival were awarded prizes at the closing function.
Prof Chandbabu said that it would be a huge loss for Manipur if the musical instruments used in the State since ancient times are not GI tagged before it is too late.
If these musical instruments are GI tagged by other States, these States will claim ownership over the musical instruments.
He then called upon all stakeholders to work collectively so as to get the musical instruments GI tagged.
He said that India is one of the frontrunners in the world in terms of Innovation Global Index.
Acknowledging the role of youth in innovating new ideas and products, Prof Chandbabu asserted that it is the innovation of youth which would fulfil the dream of making India a developed country by 2047.
In order to promote innovative ideas, it is imperative to have a good education system, he said before calling upon all stakeholders to work together to provide the best education to the youth.