Dr. Medha Kaushik

Founding Member

RIPA

India

Medha Kaushik is a Founding Member of the Reinforce Intellectual Property Association (RIPA), where she works at the unique intersection of intellectual property, sustainability, and traditional knowledge systems. Her focus lies in supporting rural women who practice sustainable livelihoods rooted in indigenous knowledge, craft traditions, and ecological wisdom, ensuring that these practices are valued and preserved.

Through RIPA, she contributes to initiatives that help communities safeguard their heritage by leveraging intellectual property frameworks, particularly Geographical Indications (GI). Her work emphasizes recognition, protection, and economic empowerment for rural women artisans, farmers, and knowledge holders, enabling them to benefit from the responsible commercialization of their traditional practices.

Medha’s efforts are dedicated to bridging grassroots communities with intellectual property systems, strengthening sustainable local economies while safeguarding cultural and ecological knowledge for future generations. Her vision ensures that indigenous practices are not only preserved but also celebrated globally, creating pathways for empowerment and sustainability.