India Launches National Biobank for Genomic Research

On 6th July 2025, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology inaugurated the Phenome India ‘National Biobank’ at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s precision medicine and genomics research.

The Biobank is designed to support a large-scale nationwide cohort study by collecting comprehensive genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 individuals.
It aims to represent India’s rich diversity, capturing samples from various geographical regions, ethnic groups, and socio-economic strata to ensure inclusivity in medical research.
Researchers expect the Biobank to play a pivotal role in early disease diagnosis, enhancing therapeutic targeting, and improving public health responses to chronic and complex diseases.
The data gathered will help combat conditions such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and rare genetic diseases by enabling tailored medical interventions.