BioSpectrum reports that the government of India has approved the establishment of a regional center for biotechnology in the National Capital Region. Under the auspices of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) , the center will be an institution of national importance which will provide teaching and research facilities in biotechnology and related fields, facilitate transfer of technology and knowledge in the SAARC region and Asia, and create a hub of biotechnology expertise, and promoting cooperation at the international level.
The country’s Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harshvardhan said the Indian biotech sector had grown threefold and that the country had immense potential in terms of research and development facilities, knowledge, skills, and cost effectiveness to emerge as a global player. “This institution will help us train professionals from the whole country, and will serve as a mentor institution helping all bio-technology institutions in the country,” he added.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
