BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute:
India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, the “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI), was inaugurated in Mohali.
- BRIC-NABI is formed by merging National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), combining expertise in biotechnology and bioprocessing to scale up agri-tech innovations.
- It aims to boost India’s agri-food sector through advanced biotechnology, enhancing agricultural R&D for high-yield crops, disease-resistant crops, biofertilizers, and biopesticides to support sustainable practices.
- The Center aids agri-food startups, bridging research and industry while empowering local youth, women, and farmers.
- This policy will explore biomanufacturing applications in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals, and energy sectors, aligned with the eco-friendly goals of the BioE3 policy.
- BioE3 Policy highlights biotechnology’s role in economic growth, job creation, and environmental protection, showcasing the administration’s commitment to a high-impact science strategy.
- The establishment of BRIC-NABI marks a major step towards a science-driven economy focused on biomanufacturing,
- It positions India as a global leader in sustainable development and knowledge-based industries.
