NewzVille Desk
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy, calling the initiative a key step in positioning India as a global hub for biotechnology-led growth.
Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Bio Technology(DBT), Dr. Jitendra Kumar, MD, BIRAC, along with scientific advisers and representatives from academia and industry were also present on the ocassion.
Speaking in an interactive session, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “India now accounts for 21 out of the 121 Bio-Companies globally. This is not a small achievement for a country that once followed others; today, we are among the first movers in institutionalising biomanufacturing policy,” he said.
The Minister said, the government’s focus on biomanufacturing was part of a larger vision to make India self-reliant in critical sectors and reduce dependence on imports. “BioEnablers are the foundation of India’s next wave of biotechnology-led growth. By providing world-class platforms, tools, and infrastructure, BioEnablers empower our scientists, StartUps, and industry to move faster from ideas to innovations, and from laboratories to markets,” he said.
