India Poised for Bio-Driven Future Economy, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh at Symbiosis Conference
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure | SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being
Institutions: Ministry of Science & Technology
At a conference hosted by Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in collaboration with the Ministry of Science & Technology, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that India is on the verge of becoming a bio-driven future economy. He highlighted the convergence of biotechnology, health, agriculture, and space sectors as key drivers of the next wave of innovation. The minister also underscored the role of holistic healthcare and biotech startups in achieving Indiaβs vision for 2047, noting that biotech-space collaborations will open new frontiers in medicine and research. The event is positioned as a step in fostering public, private, and academic partnerships in emerging bio-technologies and life sciences.
The emphasis on a bio-driven economy signals that biotechnology is being elevated from a niche sector to a foundational pillar of Indiaβs growth strategy. This could reshape policy priorities, research funding, regulation, and cross-ministerial coordination across health, agriculture, environment, and space.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
What institutional and regulatory reforms are needed to nurture biotech startups and facilitate convergence across sectors like health, agriculture, and space?
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