• DBT also organizes webinar/s on “35 years of Biotechnology Growth in India – An exciting journey”

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• BRITE (Biotechnology Research Innovation and Technology Excellence) Awards Given
• The e-book “DBT Fights COVID- From Virus to Vaccine” showcasing initiatives and achievements of DBT in mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic, unveiled
  • The remarkable march of India into the world of biosciences and technological advances began in 1986, when a separate Department for Biotechnology, within the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India was created.

  Vision

  • “Attaining new heights in biotechnology research, shaping biotechnology into a premier precision tool of the future for creation of wealth and ensuring social justice – specially for the welfare of the poor.”
  • Major Initiatives of the National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
  • Launch four major missions in healthcare, food and nutrition, clean energy and education
  • Create a technology development and translation network across India with global partnership, including 5 new clusters, 40 biotech incubators, 150 TTOs, and 20 bio-connect centres
  • Ensure strategic and focused investment in building the human capital by setting up a Life Sciences and Biotechnology Education Council