IBSD organises webinar on "Bioeconomy of India: An opportunity area for North Eastern Region"
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2022:
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal organized a special webinar on "Bioeconomy of India: An opportunity area for North Eastern Region" today.
As per a press release by IBSD, Imphal, the programme was addressed by Dr Thirumalachari Ramasami, Former Secretary to Government of India, Department of Science & Technology & Distinguished Professor of Eminence, Anna University, Guindy, Chennai.
Dr Ramasami highlighted various opportunities for the development of bioresources of NER to boost the bioeconomy of the region.
He elaborated on various research opportunities in NER where IBSD and other parts of NE India can contribute to enhance the economy of this region.
He also appreciated the various initiatives of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India to promote the bioresources of NER in different contexts.
This webinar was organised under the on-going programme of IBSD on "Bioeconomy from Bioresources with special reference to North Eastern Region of India" .
It is worth mentioning that IBSD is organising a series of such programmes to promote local bioresources of NER under the leadership of Professor Pulok Kumar Mukherjee, Director, IBSD, Imphal.
Many scientists, students, staff from IBSD Imphal and other organizations joined the webinar and participated in this programme.
IBSD is organizing such programmes in NER to commemorate the 75 years of Independence as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, added the press release.