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Department of Biotechnology

India is the 3rd largest biotech destination in the Asia Pacific Region

100%

FDI through automatic route permitted for brownfield investments

No.1

producer of recombinant Hepatitis B vaccine.

World's first

developer of DNA Vaccine Against COVID-19

10x

growth over the last decade

Largest

Supplier of DPT, Measles and BCG Vaccines

Leading

destination for clinical trials, contract research, and manufacturing.

+500

USFDA approved pharma plants in India; 2nd largest outside of USA.

17%

expected CAGR between 2022 and 2025

74+

bio-incubators and 9 biotech parks, with new ones in the pipeline.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 2022

The objective of this scheme is to enable Biotech Startup Ecosystem in the country to become globally competitive

National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2021

To establish India as a world class bio-manufacturing hub.

Open Access Policy Of DBT And DST, Govt. of India

To support basic, transitional and applied scientific research.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant

The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept (POC) for the idea.

Guidelines on Similar Biologics

The “Guidelines on Similar Biologics” prepared by Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) lay down the regulatory pathway for a Similar Biologic claiming to be Similar to an already authorized Reference Biologic.

National Biotechnology Parks Scheme

The Biotechnology Parks, offer facilities to Scientists, and Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) for technology incubation, technology demonstration and pilot plant studies for accelerated commercial development of innovative leads.

National Guidelines for Stem Cell Research

In recent years, stem cell research has emerged as an important area of biomedical science.

COVID-19 Research for Diagnostics, Vaccines and Therapeutics

A Research strategy has been evolved at the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for immediate response and long-term preparedness to combat COVID-19 infection.

S&T Efforts in India on COVID-19

Vigyan Prasar (VP) has been covering the pandemic since the early days with the science communication perspective and journalistic flavour, ensuring that science and safety are the primary focus.

The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019

Recognizing the need for regulation of the use and application of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) technology in the country, “The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019”, has been formulated for establishing identity of missing persons, victims, offenders, under trials and unknown deceased persons.

Guidelines for Evaluation of Probiotics in Food

The Department of Biotechnology formulates guidelines to help conduct research in the different areas of biosciences and promote its use in the industry and utility among the people.

National Biopharma Mission

The Mission is part of an Industry-Academia collaboration that aims to make India the hub for the designing and manufacturing of biotechnological commodities.

Department of Science & Technology

+91-11-26567373, 26962819

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The department plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

+ 91-11-24389600

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A public sector undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology.

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

011-23710618

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CSIR, known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization.

Autonomous S&T Institutions

+91-11-26562122/25/33/44,

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A comprehensive list of S&T research organisations around India.

Department of Biotechnology

+91-11-26511439, 26510068, 23386051

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Department of Biotechnology (DBT) was set up in 1986, within the Ministry of Science and Technology, making India one of the first countries to have a separate department for this stream of science and technology.

Department of Biotechnology

Biotechnology

India is the 3rd largest biotech destination in the Asia Pacific Region

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) 2022

National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2021

Open Access Policy Of DBT And DST, Govt. of India

Biotechnology Ignition Grant

Guidelines on Similar Biologics

National Biotechnology Parks Scheme

National Guidelines for Stem Cell Research

COVID-19 Research for Diagnostics, Vaccines and Therapeutics

S&T Efforts in India on COVID-19

The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill - 2019

Guidelines for Evaluation of Probiotics in Food

National Biopharma Mission

Department of Science & Technology

The department plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

A public sector undertaking of the Department of Biotechnology.

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research

CSIR, known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization.

Autonomous S&T Institutions

A comprehensive list of S&T research organisations around India.

Department of Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) was set up in 1986, within the Ministry of Science and Technology, making India one of the first countries to have a separate department for this stream of science and technology.

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Niti Aayog, USAID collaborate to improve healthcare in India

Bolstering policies for a vibrant Bioeconomy

Union Budget 2021-22

Events

Mar 31,2023

National Legal Excellence Awards – 2022

Mar 31,2023

2nd Edition ASSOCHAM Women in Cyber-Making a difference Awards and Conclave

Mar 31,2023

ASSOCHAM Southern Region Presents 3rd Edition CSR and Sustainability Awards 2022

Apr 28,2023

6th ICT STARTUP AWARDS, 2023

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