Biotechnology
Summary
The biotechnology regulatory authority of India bill, 2013
- India is among the top 12 biotech destinations in the world and ranks third in the Asia Pacific
- Second highestnumber of USFDA approved plants
- USD 3.7 Billion to be spent on biotechnology from 2012-17
- No.1 producer of Hepatitis B vaccine recombinant
- USD 100 Billion industry by 2025
- Large consumer base with increasing disposable income
Agencies
- Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
- Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology,Government of India
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises
- Confederation of Indian Industry
- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
The biotechnology regulatory authority of India bill, 2013