The traditional knowledge is really the peoples’ knowledge. It is effective and easy to apply and use.
What is Traditional Knowledge?
Knowledge base which is developed by indigenous, local or native community has been preserved and passed on to generations, so much so, that it becomes the identity of such community. Traditional knowledge can be found in variety of concepts such as calculation of time, food article, plant properties, spice uses, yoga practices etc. The most essential factor of Traditional Knowledge is that it has ancient roots and it is often oral.
Why Traditional Knowledge must be protected?
Need to protect traditional knowledge have increased with changing time, especially in order to stop unauthorized and commercial misuse of such knowledge. It is important to protect the indigenous people from such loss and also help them to preserve such ancient practices. Protection to TK shall also promote its wider and efficient use.
Protection of Traditional Knowledge
The most difficult aspect of traditional knowledge is in its protection. There…
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