Department of Biotechnology

DBT: Delivering a Better Tomorrow We are into an era where #biotechnology is going to lead the next Industrial Revolution. With policies, schemes, initiatives, research, innovations and startup ecosystem, the DBT is laying the foundation for a better tomorrow. Catch a glimpse of #11YearsofScientificInnovations @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale

Celebrating talent, dedication and excellence! The Third Foundation Day of @BricDbt celebrates the achievements of its vibrant scientific community, recognising the winners of the Festival of Sports and honouring the iBRIC+ Spotlight Scientists of the Year 2026. The awardees were felicitated by the Hon’ble Minister, @DrJitendraSingh, in recognition of their contributions and achievements. The ceremony celebrates the spirit of excellence, collaboration and dedication that continues to strengthen the BRIC ecosystem. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #SpotlightScientists #iBRIC @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

BRIC@3 | From Integration to Impact Delivering the Foundation Day Address at BRIC's Third Foundation Day, @rajesh_gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia) and Director General, @BricDbt, outlined the vision of building a cohesive, collaborative and future-ready biotechnology research ecosystem. Highlighting that great institutions are built on shared purpose, people, trust, allocation and culture, he emphasised the importance of institutional continuity and collective progress. He underscored BRIC's two foundational pillars – Trust and Allocation – in enabling collaborative research through shared infrastructure, research funding, scientific opportunities and synergies across the iBRIC+ network. He also highlighted priorities such as capacity building, strengthening India's global scientific positioning, and effective asset management and monetisation to maximise institutional impact. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #Biotechnology #iBRIC+ #ResearchAndInnovation @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

Welcoming the dignitaries, scientists and members of the iBRIC+ family, Ms. @VishnoiEkta, Joint Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia), extended her greetings to the Hon’ble Minister @DrJitendraSingh, colleagues from DBT and the wider @BricDbt community on the occasion of BRIC's Third Foundation Day. Reflecting on BRIC's journey, she highlighted that while three years may be a short span for an institution, it represents a bold and transformative idea for India's biotechnology ecosystem. Emphasising the shared purpose of advancing research, innovation and societal impact, she underscored the importance of building a stronger, more agile and future-ready scientific ecosystem for India. She extended her best wishes to BRIC for its continued journey of scientific excellence and transformative contributions. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #Biotechnology #iBRIC+ #ResearchAndInnovation @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

BRIC@3 | Advancing Research Through Strategic Partnerships A significant step towards strengthening India's biotechnology research ecosystem! On the occasion of its Third Foundation Day, @BricDbt highlights two key initiatives: 🔹 @wellcometrust Grant Programme: A five-year immersion training programme for over 1,000 BRIC PhD scholars, aimed at strengthening research capabilities and nurturing future scientific talent. 🔹 BRIC-@ukCPI Partnership: Implementation of a strategic collaboration with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), UK, to strengthen biofoundries and advance biomanufacturing capabilities. These initiatives reflect BRIC's commitment to fostering scientific talent, strengthening research infrastructure and building global partnerships to accelerate biotechnology innovation. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #Biotechnology #ResearchAndInnovation #GlobalPartnerships @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

Congratulating the @DBTIndia and @BricDbt community on the occasion of BRIC's Third Foundation Day, Ms. Sophia Nestius Booth, Director – Science and Technology, British High Commission, New Delhi (@UKinIndia), highlighted the growing momentum in UK-India relations and the shared ambition under the UK-India Vision 2035. She emphasised the expanding opportunities for collaboration in biotechnology, health technology and critical and emerging technologies, supported by initiatives such as the Technology Security Initiative and strengthened economic and trade partnerships. Highlighting the complementary strengths and extraordinary pools of innovation in both countries, she underscored the importance of translating bilateral ambitions into meaningful commercial partnerships, technological progress and tangible outcomes. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #UKIndiaPartnership #Biotechnology @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

Strengthening global partnerships and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration are essential to advancing scientific research and addressing pressing societal challenges. Dr. Julia Kemp, Associate Director, @wellcometrust , UK, congratulates the @DBTIndia and @BricDbt community and highlights Wellcome Trust's commitment to investing in science that addresses urgent global challenges. Emphasising the importance of curiosity, collaboration and listening to communities, she underscores how BRIC's institutional model can help connect researchers, encourage interdisciplinary learning and generate a deeper understanding of real-world needs. She highlights that stronger community engagement leads to better questions, more relevant research and solutions that ultimately contribute to better health outcomes for all. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #GlobalResearch #WellcomeTrust @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

“ The future belongs to biotechnology.” Delivering the Foundation Day Lecture at BRIC's Third Foundation Day, Lt. Gen. Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd.), Member, Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) and Former Vice-Chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, highlighted India's remarkable progress in biotechnology and its potential to transform healthcare. Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for strengthening India's health research ecosystem, she emphasised the importance of translational innovation in taking research from laboratories to products that improve lives and livelihoods. She envisioned a Healthy, Viksit Bharat, driven by affordable healthcare, genomics, digital biotechnology and the ambition to "Heal in India, Heal by India". She also highlighted that India's scientific expertise is well established, and the next priority is to accelerate translation of research into impactful solutions. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #ScienceAndInnovation #Biotechnology #ViksitBharat @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @CSIR_IND @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

The celebrations of the Third Foundation Day of @BricDbt commence with the welcome remarks by Dr. Kalaivani Ganesan, Scientist ‘F’, @DBTIndia and @BricDbt Nodal Officer. She warmly welcomed the dignitaries, Directors of all iBRIC+ institutions, representatives from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), distinguished guests and colleagues. The occasion brings together the BRIC community and its partners to celebrate collaboration, scientific excellence and collective progress in biotechnology. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #iBRIC @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @CSIR_IND @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012

India is building remarkable centres of innovation, supported by world-class research infrastructure and a growing biotechnology ecosystem. Mr. Kris Wadrop, Managing Director of Materials, Centre for Process Innovation (@ukCPI), UK, addresses the gathering at @BricDbt's Third Foundation Day, sharing his observations from visits to BRIC institutes. Highlighting India's ambitions in biomanufacturing and biotechnology, he emphasises the importance of translating scientific capabilities into solutions that address real-world challenges, particularly in agriculture, food security and healthcare. He also underscores that behind every institution, infrastructure and scientific breakthrough are people, ideas and ambitions working towards solving critical societal challenges. #BRICFoundationDay #BRIC #Biotechnology #Biomanufacturing @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @DBT_inStem @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @FollowDbtNibmg @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012