Question: The National Biotechnology Development Strategy -2015-2020 was unveiled by the Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Strategy aim to-
(a) Establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub
(b) Establish India as a world-class Defence-manufacturing hub
(c) Establish India as a world-class Solar power equipment-manufacturing hub
(d) Establish India as a world-class Ship-manufacturing hub
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 30 December 2015, Harsh VardhanUnion Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences unveiled The National Biotechnology Development Strategy -2015-2020 in New Delhi.
- The Strategy aims to establish India as a world-class bio-manufacturing hub.
- It intends to launch a major mission, backed with significant investments, for the creation of new biotech products, create a strong infrastructure for research and development (R&D).
- It intends commercialization, and empowers India’s human resources scientifically and technologically.
- This mission includes :
- Using the knowledge and tools for the benefit of humanity.
- Empower scientifically and technologically India’s incomparable Human Resource.
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