IP Rights Ideology in the Indian Education System

Author(s): Dr. Sudarshan D Khaparde

Abstract:

Intellectual property rights (IPR) ideology, rooted in balancing innovation incentives with public access, faces unique challenges in India's rapidly digitizing education system. This study critically examines the evolution and application of IPR ideology within Indian academia, highlighting misalignments between legal frameworks (e.g., Copyright Act 1957, TRIPS compliance) and educational practices amid rising plagiarism and content theft. Employing doctrinal analysis, thematic review of policies like NEP 2020, and surveys of 200 educators/students, the research reveals ideological tensions: a Western incentive-driven model clashes with indigenous knowledge-sharing norms, exacerbating undetected thefts (estimated 30%). Findings underscore gaps in awareness, enforcement, and infrastructure, particularly in higher education. The paper proposes a hybrid ideological framework-integrating Gandhian self-reliance with global standards-advocating mandatory IP curricula, anti-plagiarism tech, and policy reforms. By bridging theory and practice, this work contributes to equitable IP governance, fostering innovation while protecting academic integrity in emerging economies.

keywords:
Intellectual property rights, Indian education, ideology, plagiarism prevention, NEP 2020, academic integrity

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