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India highlights BioE3 Policy at Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul
New Delhi, April 12: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery jointly with the Netherlands as part of Mission Innovation (MI) 2.0, the Ministry of Science & Technology said in a statement.
India's BioE3 policy, integrated biorefinery highlight of clean energy meet in S.Korea
New Delhi, April 12: The BioE3 policy and Integrated Biorefinery initiatives were the key highlights at the annual gathering of Mission Innovation -- a multilateral platform accelerating clean energy innovation --, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Saturday.
Union Minister lauds Hyderabad-based CSIR labs' role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics
Hyderabad, April 6: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh has lauded Hyderabad-based CSIR institutes' pivotal role in drug discovery, genetic diagnostics and developing cost-effective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
Biotechnology remains a priority sector in India, says Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 31: Biotechnology remains a priority sector in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday.
India's bioeconomy sees 16-fold rise to reach $165.7 billion in 10 years: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: India's bioeconomy has witnessed 16-fold rise in the last 10 years -- from $10 billion in 2014 to an impressive $165.7 billion in 2024, the government said on Friday.
Cuba looking to expand engagement with India in Ayurveda, naturopathy: Science Ministry
New Delhi, March 17: Cuba has expressed interest in expanding engagement with India in Ayurveda and naturopathy, said the Ministry of Science and Technology on Monday, at a meeting held here on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Assam, Dept of Biotechnology sign MoU for Centre-State partnership under BioE3 policy
Guwahati, March 13: The Assam government and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy for Centre-State partnership to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam.
BioE3 Policy: DBT partners with Assam to foster sustainable biotech ecosystem
New Delhi, March 12: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, said the Ministry of Science & Technology on Wednesday.
Oxidative stress linked with development of cancer & neurological diseases
Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 ( IANS) In a ground-breaking discovery, researchers at RGCB- National Institute under the Ministry of Science & Technology (Department of Biotechnology) have found the relation between mRNA processing to oxidative stress response, a condition that plays a major role in the pathogenesis of many ailments like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, alongside ageing.
IIT Guwahati signs technology transfer MoU for low-cost, high-yield C-phycocyanin production technology
Guwahati, February 18: In a major step towards bringing sustainable biotechnology solutions from lab to market, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding with K.N. Bioscience (India) Pvt. Ltd. on Tuesday for the large-scale commercialisation of C-Phycocyanin production from Spirulina biomass.
BioE3 cells in all states can boost India's Biotech revolution: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 7: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Friday urged states to establish BioE3 Cells to boost the biotechnology revolution in India and help in realising Bio-Vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047.
'Advantage Assam' to position state as hub of innovation: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Feb 6: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted that the upcoming investment summit in the state -- 'Advantage Assam' is poised to position the state as a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
India's bio-economy aims to reach $300 billion in near future: Minister
Jammu, Feb 2: India's bio-economy — which grew from a mere $10 billion in 2014 to nearly $130 billion now — has an ambitious target of $300 billion in the near future, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.
S. Korea to build bio dataset of 1 mn people by 2032
Seoul, Jan 22: South Korea has launched a joint public-private initiative to collect biological data from 1 million individuals, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of the country's bio-industry, the country’s finance ministry said on Wednesday.
S. Korean Science ministry designates 10 technologies to innovate bio-industry
Seoul, Jan 20: The science ministry on Monday said it has designated 10 technologies that will innovate the bio-industry in the next decade.
PM Modi applauds startup ecosystem, highlights 200% surge in Nagaland startup registrations
New Delhi, January 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday applauded the flourishing startup ecosystem in the country away from the major business centres, adding that the registration of startups in Nagaland has surged by over 200 per cent last year.
S. Korea seeks to become one of 5 global leaders in biotechnologies by 2027
Seoul, Jan 15: South Korea will work to export 30 trillion won ($20.5 billion) worth of biotechnologies over the next three years to become one of the five leading nations in the industry, the startups ministry said on Wednesday.
US officials seek new rules to prevent Biotech technology from reaching Chinese military
Washington, DC, January 11: US lawmakers and industry leaders are calling for stricter export control regulations to prevent US biopharmaceutical companies from collaborating with China's military on biotechnology initiatives.
Biotechnology, biomass important for foundation of Viksit Bharat, says PM Modi
New Delhi, January 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the combination of biotechnology and biomass is an important part of the foundation of Visit Bharat's dreams.
Genome India Project marks historic leap in Biotechnology: PM Modi
New Delhi, January 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the completion of the Genome India Project as a historic milestone in the field of biotechnology, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize healthcare and genetic research in India.
'Genome India Project' a key biotechnology revolution towards Viksit Bharat: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 9: The ‘Genome India Project’ marks a defining moment in the country's biotechnology landscape and the combination of biotechnology and biomass is an important part of the foundation for 'Viksit Bharat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Need to ensure dual-use technology does not fall into wrong hands: Jake Sullivan
New Delhi, January 6: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday said that the US and India would need to ensure that valuable dual-use technologies don't fall into the wrong hands.