PM Ekta Malls in 27 states; new CRI patent guidelines
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What happened
- DPRs for PM Ekta Malls in 27 states were approved; ₹5000 crore was allotted under SASCI 2023-24 [PIB].
- CGPDTM issued Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, 2025, covering AI, ML, quantum computing and blockchain [PIB].
Background
- Ekta Malls sell ODOP and GI products [PIB].
Why it matters
- Clear CRI rules help software patents.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-29): DPRs for PM Ekta Malls in 27 states were approved; ₹5000 crore was allotted under SASCI 2023-24.
- Clear CRI rules help software patents.
Quotable data pointCGPDTM issued Revised Guidelines for Computer Related Inventions, 2025, covering AI, ML, quantum computing and blockchain.
PIB: PM Ekta Malls, 29 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: SASCI.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
PM Ekta Malls were announced in Budget
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Go deeper
Official source: PIB: PM Ekta Malls, 29 Jul 2025
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