Following the approval of the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment by the Union Cabinet last August, the Department of Biotechnology organised a consultation with States on Friday here to setting up bio-manufacturing facilities in their regions. For the next — say Biocon — to emerge we need close engagement between States and the Centre,” said Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department …
For decades, strategists and futurists envisioned a 21st-century revolution fuelled by biological and health technologies. With a strong foundation in research, innovation, and government support, India’s biotechnology sector has emerged as a critical player on the global stage. This shift towards self-reliance through biotechnology will significantly reduce India’s vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions and enhance its health security. These …
Days after the Centre unveiled its BioE3 policy to boost bio-technology-centric manufacturing in India, the Department of Biotechnology – as part of first steps – is contemplating setting up enzyme-manufacturing facilities to bolster ethanol production., according to scientists and officials with the Department of Biotechnology. In 2022, the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. set up a first-of-its-kind 2G ethanol plant in …
Earlier this week the Cabinet cleared a proposal, though without specifying a budget, called BioE3 or Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment. However, despite the know-how and human resource capital, only a few Indian biotechs have global resonance, as there are few local manufacturers who can supply Indian laboratories/startups with the ingredients and devices to make products. In the last …
