Biotechnology in India: Overview of the Biotech Industry in India and Government initiatives

Initiatives by the Indian Government

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) was set up under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 giving an impetus to the development of biotechnology in India The DBT has set up ‘Centres of Excellence’ in the country which are responsible for generating skilled manpower as well as supporting R&D efforts. Prior to the setting up of the DBT, The National Biotechnology Board (NBTB) was set up in 1982 to promote largescale use of biotechnology products and processes.

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