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    India’s New Bioeconomy Policy Set to Place India as Global Leader

    Highlighting the key features of the policy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said it encourages entrepreneurship across diverse sectors, including bio-based chemicals, smart proteins, precision bio therapeutics, climate-resilient agriculture, and carbon capture.

    “The new Bioeconomy policy rolled out by the Modi government is set to place India as a global leader in the years to come”, said union minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while briefing the media about the recent union cabinet decision on the ambitious BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Employment, and Environment) Policy, heralding a transformative shift in India’s manufacturing sector.

    As India emerges as a global biotech powerhouse, Modi will be hailed across the world as the champion of the new biotech boom that promises to boost the economy, innovation, jobs, and environmental commitments, Dr Jitendra Singh said.

    The science and technology minister hailed the prime minister’s visionary leadership for spearheading a forward-looking policy that aims to pivot from traditional consumptive practices to high-performance, regenerative bio manufacturing, marking a significant step towards a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous India, he said.

    Speaking on the surge in Bio economy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said “India’s bio economy has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $300 billion by 2030.”

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    He said that this surge reflects India’s robust economic growth. “The recent policy will reignite growth spirits and position India as a potential leader in the fourth industrial revolution.”

    Make in India

    Singh said “The BioE3 Policy is set to accelerate this growth trajectory, making substantial contributions to the ‘Make in India’ initiative by fostering the development of bio-based products with minimal carbon footprints.”

    According to Singh, the BioE3 policy is designed to address critical global challenges such as climate change and depleting non-renewable resources by: 1) facilitating the shift from chemical-based industries to sustainable bio-based models 2) promoting a circular bio economy 3) achieving net-zero carbon emissions through innovative waste utilization from biomass, landfills, and greenhouse gases and 4) encouraging the development of bio-based products and expanding job creation.

    Highlighting the key features of the policy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said it encourages entrepreneurship across diverse sectors, including bio-based chemicals, smart proteins, precision bio therapeutics, climate-resilient agriculture, and carbon capture.

    It establishes cutting-edge bio manufacturing facilities, bio foundry clusters, and Bio-AI hubs, he added.

    Biomanufacturing hubs

    The Minister said, renewed focus is on ethical biosafety considerations and global regulatory harmonization by aligning with international standards.

    Understanding the importance of biomanufacturing hubs, Singh highlighted that it will serve as centralised facilities crucial for the production, development, and commercialization of bio-based products. He said, “These hubs will bridge the gap between laboratory-scale and commercial-scale manufacturing, fostering collaboration among startups, SMEs, and established manufacturers.”

    Dr. Jitendra Singh categorically mentioned that these will play a vital role in large-scale manufacturing of products like mRNA-based vaccines and proteins. He expressed confidence that Bio-AI hubs will drive innovation by integrating AI to analyse large-scale biological data, paving the way for new gene therapies and food processing solutions.

    Giving special emphasis on employment generation potential of the policy, Dr. Jitendra Singh said “It is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities, where bio manufacturing hubs will be set up. These hubs will leverage local biomass sources, thereby enhancing economic development in these regions.”

    Singh reiterated that by investing in the country’s economy, environment, and employment, the BioE3 policy supports India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India), setting a benchmark for how effective science policies can drive national development and sustainability.

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