First meeting of BRIC research advisory
board held to strengthen biotechnology ecosystem
¨
First meeting of BRIC
research advisory board held to strengthen biotechnology ecosystem.
¨ The first meeting of the
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council Research Advisory Board has been
held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology in Faridabad on 27th-28th March
2026.
¨ The board has been
constituted to guide, review, and monitor research activities across BRIC
institutes.
¨
It has been chaired by K.
VijayRaghavan to provide strategic direction for biotechnology research.
¨ The objective has been
set to transform BRIC into a globally competitive biotechnology research
institution.
¨ Discussions have focused
on national missions, governance reforms, and shared infrastructure
development.
¨
The role of
multidisciplinary collaboration has been emphasised to address complex
scientific challenges.
¨ Strategic areas such as
human health, agriculture, environment, and AI-based research have been
highlighted.
¨ The development of biomanufacturing
hubs and biofoundries has been identified as a key strength of BRIC.
¨ The importance of industry linkages and innovation-driven growth has been discussed extensively.
¨ The meeting has aimed at positioning India as a global leader in biotechnology and bioeconomy development.
