IBSD organises awareness programme on BioE3 Policy
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 02 2024: In continuation of its Social Outreach Activities for promotion of the Government of India's BioE3 Policy, Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Imphal, organised an awareness programme on Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BioE3) Policy today.

The programme for students of Imphal aimed at highlighting the new BioE3 Policy which will be a transformative shift in India's bio-manufacturing sector and boost the economy, enhance innovation, jobs and clean environment, said a release issued by IBSD.

IBSD organises awareness programme on BioE3 Policy

As part of the programme, a group of students and teachers visited the laboratories of IBSD, Imphal and interacted with the scientists and researchers.

Scientists and research scholars of Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)-IBSD enlightened them about sophisticated equipment available and different ongoing research activities of the institute towards generating bioeconomy from bioresources of the region.

The interactive lab visit was followed by a lecture and video showcasing various activities of the institute.

At the event, Prof Pulok Kumar Mukherjee, Director, IBSD, highlighted that the new BioE3 Policy is a landmark initiative of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.

Encouraging the students to opt for the challenges in the area of biotechnology, the Director said that the new BioE3 Policy will be a transformative shift in India's biomanufacturing sector and boost the economy, innovation, jobs and clean environment.

Notably, the IBSD having its presence at Imphal, Gangtok, Shillong and Aizawl, is the only institute in the North Eastern Region (NER), under the ambit of the BRIC, DBT, Government of India, which is working on "Bioresources development and their sustainable use through biotechnological interventions for the socio-economic growth of the NER" .