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India is advancing its synthetic biology research under the BioE3 Policy, which focuses on biomanufacturing bio-based products. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) support projects across various institutes for the scale-up and development of synthetic biology applications. Safety regulations are
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The Ministry of Science & Technology celebrated 10 winning solutions of the November 2025 D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge at an event in New Delhi. The winners were selected from 852 proposals and will have the opportunity to submit further proposals for a grant of up
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India's Ministry of Science & Technology has introduced the BioE3 Policy to enhance the country's biomanufacturing capabilities through cutting-edge technologies and innovative research. The policy focuses on accelerating biomanufacturing in six main sectors, including bio-based chemicals, functional foods, and climate-resilient agriculture. It promotes innovation and entrepreneurship
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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi hosted an event to commemorate the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy, a government initiative integrating biotechnology with economy, environment, and employment. The event featured discussions on accelerating the lab-to-market transition of innovations in agriculture and clean energy,
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that India's bioeconomy is projected to grow from $165.7 billion in 2024 to $300 billion by 2030, marking the one-year anniversary of the BioE3 Policy. The initiative includes the launch of the BioE3 Challenge for Youth and the National Biofoundry Network
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During a joint review of Science Ministries, Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India's BioE3 Policy, aimed at establishing the country as a global biomanufacturing hub. The policy integrates biotechnology with AI and has received over 2,000 proposals in its first round. Key focus areas include carbon capture, precision