National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2021-2025

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, announced the First National Biotechnology Development Strategy in September 2007 and second in 2015.

A new “National Biotechnology Development Strategy-2021-2025” has been announced with an ambitious target of Biotechnology contributing to a “knowledge and innovation driven Bio-economy.”

Vision: To harness the potential of biotechnology as a premier precision tool for national development and well-being of society

Mission: To make India globally competitive in biotechnology research, innovation, translation, entrepreneurship and industrial growth and be a USD 150 billion Bio-economy by 2025.

Goals and Objectives

• To build and strengthen a strong education, research and translation ecosystem across the country.
• To make India a global player for the development and deployment of new and emerging technologies.
• To build and nurture a vibrant start-up, entrepreneurial and industrial base in the country, connecting the academia and industry.
• To position India as a strong bio-manufacturing hub for innovative, affordable and accessible products for the society and also for global markets.