Can Geographical Indications Support the Indian Village Economy Impacted by the Ongoing Economic Crisis Caused by COVID-19?

The post-COVID-19 economic crisis has resulted in widespread unemployment and the migration of workers India, particularly informal sector, which accounts for more than 90 percent total employment country. Migrant are returning to their homes will soon be looking alternative sources income. Entrepreneurship centered on locally made traditional products can provide revenue migrant such conditions. These underprivileged use knowledge skills support families create new opportunities communities. Laws relating geographical indications aid protection promotion product lines domestic consumer markets. markets aided by laws indications. same further complemented Geneva Act Lisbon Agreement, went into effect February 2020 allows registration system Geographical Indications multiple countries through a single procedure with World Intellectual Property Organization. As result, it is proposed that government should promote as policy instrument help rural economy during these ongoing difficult times.