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Development of biotechnology in India.

T K Ghose¹, V S Bisaria

¹Department of Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India.

Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology

|October 19, 2000

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Biochemical Engineering

Background:

India's ambitious biotechnology program, initiated in 1986 by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), leverages human and biodiversity resources.
Primarily government-funded, the initiative established research institutes and provided grants, fostering specialized biotechnology centers.
Early efforts, like the 1974 Biochemical Engineering Research Centre at IIT Delhi, catalyzed broader biotechnology training and research.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the major thrust areas of biotechnology development in India.
To assess the current status of intellectual property rights in Indian biotechnology.
To evaluate industry's contribution to India's biotechnology advancements.

Main Methods:

Review of government-sponsored research initiatives and institutional developments.
Analysis of key biotechnology sectors including agricultural, medicinal, and industrial applications.
Discussion of intellectual property rights and industry participation.

Main Results:

Significant government investment has established specialized biotechnology centers and research programs.
Key development areas include agricultural biotechnology, tissue culture, medicinal plants, and biochemical engineering.
Industry's contribution to biotechnology advancement has been limited, falling below expectations.

Conclusions:

India has made substantial progress in biotechnology, driven by government initiatives and research infrastructure.
Further private sector engagement is crucial for maximizing the impact of India's biotechnology potential.
Cautious optimism is advised regarding future growth and industry collaboration.

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