Biotechnology has played a transformative role in reshaping India’s scientific and technological landscape, contributing to advancements in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and environmental sustainability. Biotechnology is integral to India’s journey toward becoming a knowledge-driven economy. By addressing societal challenges through innovation, biotechnology is helping to shape a sustainable and inclusive future. Following are key highlights ofContinue reading “Impact of Biotechnology on India’s Progress”
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Nafithromycin: New Antibiotic Set to Combat AMR in Pneumonia
New Antibiotic Offers 10x Efficacy with Just Three Doses to Combat Drug-Resistant Pneumonia In a ground breaking step for India’s biotechnology sector, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today formally launched the first indigenous antibiotic “Nafithromycin” for resistant infections. The antibiotic “Nafithromycin” has been developed with the support of “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC), aContinue reading “Nafithromycin: New Antibiotic Set to Combat AMR in Pneumonia”
The Bio-RIDE Scheme and Its Impact on Biotechnology in India
The union cabinet has approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), merged as one scheme – ‘Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio- RIDE)’ with a new component namely Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry. The scheme has three broad components: a) Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) b) Industrial & Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED) c) Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry ToContinue reading “The Bio-RIDE Scheme and Its Impact on Biotechnology in India”