New Delhi, October 25: India for the first time is hosting a mega event named ‘Global Bio-India 2019’ to fuel the hopes and aspirations of the indigenous talent pool. Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan announced this yesterday. The event will be held from November 21 to 23 in New Delhi. A brochure of Global Bio-India 2019 was also released at the Curtain Raiser.
The Summit assumes significance as it is one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders conglomerate to be held in India for the first time. The event has been structured to bring together stakeholders from 30 countries, 250 start-ups, 200 exhibitors. Central and State ministries, regulatory bodies and investors. The event is expected to strengthen the indigenous research capabilities, bio-entrepreneurship, investments and last-mile-delivery of technology across rural India and tier-2, 3 cities.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Harsh Vardhan expressed India’s continued commitment in scientific research, its translation and commercialization and laid emphasis on how this event would be a huge opportunity to showcase India’s strength and build new partnerships and investment opportunities.
Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) stated that Biotech is one of the identified champion sectors in the Make in India 2.0. Our ambition for the event is to showcase the strength in the sector and let the world know India is the destination to invest.