The United States and India are deepening their partnership in technology, particularly in biotechnology and healthcare. This collaboration builds on a history of cooperation in areas such as disease control and public health capacities. Recent joint efforts focus on using artificial intelligence (AI) for patient treatment matching, nanotechnology for targeted...
Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates Biotech Startup Expo 2022
In recognition of the expansive growth of the biotech sector in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country's first biotech startup expo in New Delhi on June 9. He also launched an e-portal of biotech products at the event. The 2-day event was organized by the Department of Biotechnology...
India Approves DNA Vaccine for Covid-19
Gujarat India based Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D, meant for adults and children aged 12 years and above, was today approved for "restricted use in emergency situation" by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) which is India's regulator. The DNA vaccine, developed in partnership with India's Department of Biotechnology,...
Finland Explores Additional Opportunities to Engage with India
Anne-Mari Virolainen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Finland, who visited India in mid-December, to forge new partnerships with India in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things and cybersecurity, along with traditional sectors of pulp, paper, and heavy industrial machinery. "We [recently] signed a memorandum of understanding...
India Launches National Pharma Mission
The Government of India launched the National Pharma Mission for the development of bio pharmaceuticals through industry-academia collaboration. This program will focus on the development of specific products such as vaccines, biotherapeutics, and newer platform technologies for medical devices and diagnostics. Funded by India's central government and through a loan...