Jitendra Singh: Strengthening Regional Biotech Ecosystems Key to Boosting Innovation and Economy
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Reviews Biotech Progress and Future Plans
New Delhi, Oct 24 (TheTrendingPeople.com): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has emphasized the importance of strengthening regional biotechnology ecosystems to boost India’s innovation and economic growth.
Chairing a review meeting of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Singh evaluated ongoing projects and new initiatives designed to expand India’s bio-innovation landscape and deepen state-level participation in biotech-driven growth.
Focus on Regional Strengths and State Collaboration
During the review, Singh highlighted that the next phase of India’s biotechnology journey depends on leveraging regional strengths and collaborating with state governments.
“The need is to strengthen local biotechnology ecosystems by leveraging regional strengths and fostering greater collaboration with state governments and local stakeholders,” Singh said.
He underscored that this regional approach will help align local innovation with national priorities, ensuring that each state contributes meaningfully to India’s expanding bioeconomy.
DBT Initiatives to Map State-Level Biotech Potential
The Minister reviewed a number of new projects under DBT’s current framework, including:
- Biofoundries and regional innovation hubs,
- Mapping of states based on their biotechnology potential,
- Establishment of Bio E3 Cells — focusing on Entrepreneurship, Education, and Empowerment in biotechnology.
These initiatives are part of DBT’s strategy to link research institutions, startups, and state governments within a shared innovation ecosystem.
“India’s biotechnology sector has evolved into a key pillar of national development, contributing significantly to the country's economy through healthcare, agriculture, environment, and industrial innovation,” Singh said.
Bio E3 Policy: A Framework for Local Empowerment
Dr. Singh revealed that the Bio E3 Policy Framework aims to nurture grassroots innovation by empowering states to identify their biotech potential and develop targeted initiatives.
“The DBT has initiated efforts to map states according to their biotech potential and to collaborate with them in setting up Bio E3 Cells,” he noted.
This mapping process will help states discover unique opportunities in the biotechnology value chain, enabling them to implement focused interventions that can drive economic and employment growth.
Biotechnology and Sports Science: Building a Healthier Nation
Dr. Singh also pointed to the Department’s growing research in human physiology, metabolic science, and health technologies, areas that could reshape performance science in sports.
He said such research highlights how biotechnology and sports innovation can merge to build a stronger, healthier, and more competitive nation.
This interdisciplinary approach reflects the government’s goal to make biotechnology an enabler of economic and social transformation — from healthcare innovation to sustainable agriculture and industrial production.
India’s Biotech Sector: A Fast-Growing Economic Driver
India’s biotechnology sector has witnessed rapid growth over the past decade, becoming a global innovation hub in biopharma, bio-agriculture, and bio-industrial technology.
According to industry estimates, India’s bioeconomy is poised to touch $300 billion by 2030, with startups, research institutes, and state governments playing a crucial role in innovation and job creation.
The government’s strategy to decentralize biotech growth aims to ensure that not just major metros, but also regional centers, become contributors to India’s knowledge economy.
Final Thoughts — TheTrendingPeople.com
Dr. Jitendra Singh’s call to boost regional biotech ecosystems marks a critical shift in India’s innovation policy — from central control to state-driven bio-innovation.
By building local hubs of entrepreneurship, education, and empowerment, India’s biotechnology sector can unlock inclusive growth, create new jobs, and strengthen the national economy from the grassroots up.
With regional participation and strong collaboration, India’s bio-innovation movement is set to become one of the defining pillars of Vision 2047 — a self-reliant, technology-driven nation.