New Delhi, March 28 (PTI) The first meeting of the research advisory board (RAB) of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) took place on Friday and Saturday.
The meeting was held to deliberate on national initiatives for the biotechnology sector and governance reforms designed to guide the council’s transformation into a cohesive, decentralised national biotechnology laboratory.
The board is responsible for guiding, reviewing, and monitoring the research activities conducted by BRIC Institutes (iBRIC) and fostering deliberations for developing new missions and targeted programmes.
In a statement, Rajesh S Gokhale, secretary of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), said, “The members of BRIC-RAB have a unique role as co-architects of BRIC transformation.
“The focus of the RAB should be on designing and guiding the realisation of ambitious, forward-thinking, mission-focused objectives tailored for a growing bioeconomy.” A key theme of the meeting revolved around the imperative of developing sovereign technologies to support the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Experts underscored the need to leverage the country’s demographic advantages, biodiversity, and extensive data resources.
“This strategic approach aims to facilitate India’s transition from merely being a consumer of technology to becoming a global leader in innovation, showcasing its potential on the world stage,” an official said. PTI ALC SKY SKY
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