Union Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally unveiled the new BioE3 policy, lauding India as the global torchbearer of the next industrial olution
Union Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh formally unveiled the new BioE3 policy, lauding India as the global torchbearer of the next industrial olution.
The progress of biotechnology in India”. He also emphasised India ‘s resources and said “India has a huge wealth of bioresources
the progress of biotechnology in India”. He also emphasised India ‘s resources and said “India has a huge wealth of bioresources, an unsaturated resource waiting to be harnessed and an advantage in Biotechnology especially due to the vast biodiversity and the unique bioresources in the Himalayas. Then there is the 7,500 kms long coastline and last year we launched the Deep Sea Mission which is going to dig the biodiv.
Addressing the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge),
Addressing the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Minister of State for Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions at the launch event, Dr Jitendra Singh said prime minister Narendra Modi will be hailed as the champion of the new biotech boom once India emerges as a global biotech powerhouse. competitive and fast.
The Science and Technology Minister said “BioE3 policy will have a momentous impact on various sectors like food
The Science and Technology Minister said “BioE3 policy will have a momentous impact on various sectors like food, energy and health”. He also highlighted the six thematic themes which were 1. Bio-based chemicals and enzymes; 2. Functional foods and Smart proteins; 3. Precision biotherapeutics; 4. Climate resilient agriculture; 5. Carbon capture and its utilisation; 6. Futuristic marine and space research.
The progress of biotechnology in India, this is the best time for bio-technology.
Highlighting the progress of biotechnology in India, this is the best time for bio-technology. He also stressed on India’s resources and said that “India has an advantage in biotechnology due to bio-resources, an unbalanced resource utilization, and especially due to the huge biodiversity and unique biological resources in the Himalayas.” Then there is a 7,500-km-long coastline and last year we launched a deep-sea mission that is going to dig into the undersea biodiversity.
Recalling the achievements of the last 10 years, India’s bio-economy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $130 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030. He said the IT revolution driven by the West would be India driven by the biotechnology revolution.
Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology and Dr V K Saraswat, Member (S&T), NITI Aayog were present on the occasion. read more
