National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020

National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020

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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