The BioE3 Policy aims at accelerating development of technologies for bio-based products and their commercialization by setting up of BioEnablers that include Bio-Artificial (Bio-AI) Intelligence Hubs, Biofoundries and Biomanufacturing Hubs across the country. Bio-AI hubs will be set up to augment research and innovation for the development of technologies for bio-based products across the identified thematic sectors/subsectors of Biomanufacturing, by powering data-driven research and AI informed predictive analytics. The Biofoundries and Biomanufacturing Hubs will aim at setting up of infrastructure/ facilities for augmenting scale up of technologies for bio-based products. The key performance indicators (KPIs) for meaningful success have been identified in terms of setting up of Biofoundries and Biomanufacturing Hubs.

DBT-BIRAC have issued a joint call for proposals to invite applications for setting up of “मूलांकुर BioEnablers – Biofoundries and Biomanufacturing Hubs” in both academia and industry. The Bio-Enablers will also provide training and internship for building human resources with the required interdisciplinary, cross functional technical skills to foster biomanufacturing.

 The BioE3 Policy is aligned with India’s vision of Green Growth (announced in the Union Budget 2023-24) and also with the clarion call of the Hon’ble Prime Minister on ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)’ which envisions collective approach towards sustainability. The Policy also aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Ministers vision of ‘Net-Zero’ carbon economy of the country. Further, the Biomanufacturing and Biofoundry initiative has been announced as a scheme during Government’s Interim Budget for 2024-25.

Based on National Consultation meeting and inter-ministerial consultations six thematic sectors along with subsectors of national importance have been priotized for implementation under the BioE3 Policy. These include (i) Bio-based chemicals and enzymes, (ii) Functional foods and Smart proteins, (iii) Precision biotherapeutics, (iv) Climate resilient agriculture, (v) Carbon capture and its utilization, (vi) Futuristic marine and space research. A series of Sectoral Expert Committee meetings have been conducted across the country and current scenario (both global and national), gaps and challenges as well as existing strengths and opportunities have been identified for each selected sector/ sub-sector. These are currently  being addressed.

 

This information was given by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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