UNIT 1:
Introduction to traditional knowledge
Define traditional knowledge, nature and characteristics
scope and importance, kinds of traditional knowledge
Indigenous Knowledge (IK), characteristics
traditional knowledge vis-a-vis indigenous knowledge
traditional knowledge Vs western knowledge traditional knowledge
UNIT 2:
Protection of traditional knowledge
The need for protecting traditional knowledge
Significance of TK Protection
value of TK in global economy
Role of Government to harness TK.
UNIT 3:
The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
Plant Varieties Protection and Farmer's Rights Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act)
The Biological Diversity Act 2002 and Rules 2004
the protection of traditional knowledge bill, 2016.
UNIT 4:
Traditional knowledge and intellectual property
Systems of traditional knowledge protection
Legal concepts for the protection of traditional knowledge
Patents and traditional knowledge
Strategies to increase protection of traditional knowledge
UNIT 5:
Traditional knowledge and engineering
Traditional medicine system
Traditional societies depend on it for their food and healthcare needs,
Importance of conservation and sustainable development of environment
Management of biodiversity
Food security of the country and protection of TK
