Department of Biotechnology

Department of Biotechnology
AbbreviationDBT
Formation1986; 39 years ago (1986)
TypeGovernment organisation
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Region served
India
Jitendra Singh
Secretary
Rajesh Sudhir Gokhale
AffiliationsMinistry of Science and Technology (India)
Websitedbtindia.gov.in

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is an Indian government department, under the Ministry of Science and Technology responsible for administrating development and commercialisation in the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. It was set up in 1986.[1]

Institutes

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Autonomous Institutions

International Organization

Public Sector Undertakings

Supported Institutes and laboratories

Leadership

Name Designation Department
Dr. Jitendra Singh Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology & Earth Sciences
Dr. Rajesh Sudhir Gokhale Secretary Department of Biotechnology
Abhinav Gupta PS to Hon. Minister of Science & Technology Minister’s Office

National Biotechnology Development Strategy

In December 2015, the Department of Biotechnology launched the National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015–2020 programme. The stated aim of the programme is to intensify research in the fields of vaccines, humane genome, infectious and chronic diseases, crop science, animal agriculture and aquaculture, food and nutrition, environmental management and technologies for clean energy. The mission, through stakeholders in the biotechnology and technology domains is backed with significant investments to create new products, creating a strong infrastructure for research and development, commercialization, and empowering human resources scientifically and technologically.[10]

Collaboration

With an emphasis on microgravity research, space biomanufacturing, bioastronautics, and astrobiology, the Department of Biotechnology and the ISRO have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 25 October 2024 to collaborate on space biotechnology research. The application will be in ISRO's human space flight project, Gaganyaan. The MoU will address problems like food storage, radiation, microgravity, and constant nutrient supply, as well as health risks like cancer, cataracts, and loss of bone and muscle.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "DBT - Department of Biotechnology". Dbtindia.nic.in. Archived from the original on 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
  2. ^ "The Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia)". dbtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  3. ^ "Organizational Structure – BRIC". Retrieved 2024-08-26.
  4. ^ National Institute of Plant Genome Research
  5. ^ Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development
  6. ^ Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)
  7. ^ "Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) - India". ECHOcommunity. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  8. ^ "Pune's MyLab gets approval for COVID-19 diagnostic kit". The Hindu. 2020-03-24. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  9. ^ "Website of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  10. ^ "Govt launches national biotechnology programme". The Hindu. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  11. ^ "Gaganyaan: ISRO, Dept of Biotechnology sign MoU to boost space biotech research". Hindustan Times. 25 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.