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Reply: The bill is yet to be passed by the Parliament. Hence, at this stage it is not possible to share the details.

(f) Geographical Indications

WTO's Secretariat Report, page 120, paragraph 286

The report notes that "additional protection may be provided by the Central government to certain goods or classes of goods by notification in the Official Gazette. At present wines and spirits are the only class of goods that receive higher protection in India".

11. 
    Could India confirm that "additional protection" and "higher protection" refer to the level of protection of Article 23 TRIPS?
    

Reply: Yes.

11. 
    Could India provide details of the notification made by the Central Government in the Official Gazette to grant higher protection to wines and spirits? Does India envisage to make notifications in the Official Gazette for other goods, and if so, which ones?