- The Union Cabinet has approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy to boost biotechnology-based manufacturing in India.
- This initiative, led by the Department of Biotechnology, aims to spark a technological revolution similar to the IT industry’s impact in the 1990s.
- The BioE3 Policy focuses on 6 strategic sectors:
- Bio-based chemicals and enzymes
- Functional foods and smart proteins
- Precision biotherapeutics
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Carbon capture and utilization
- Advanced marine and space research
| Vigyan Dhara • Central Sector, umbrella scheme of the Department of Science and Technology launched. • The government consolidates three major initiatives: Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building, Research and Development, and Innovation, Technology Development, and Deployment. • With a budget of ₹10,579 crore allocated until 2025-26. |
Dig Deeper: Read about various schemes of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
