India's first Biomanufacturing Institute

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first Biomanufacturing Institute, the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), in Mohali on October 28, 2024.

This institute is a strategic merger between the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and the Centre of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), both autonomous institutes under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

Key Points: 

Purpose: The institute aims to enhance agricultural productivity through innovations such as genetically modified crops with higher yields, better disease resistance, and improved nutritional content.

BioE3 Policy: The inauguration aligns with the government's BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment), emphasizing science and innovation.

Economic Impact: The institute is expected to create new revenue streams for farmers, develop value-added products from agricultural waste, and generate employment opportunities through industrial collaboration.