Biotechnology's Role in India’s Blue Economy and Marine Resources

Saturday, 14 September 2024, 05:04

Biotechnology is set to play a pivotal role in enabling India’s Blue Economy through vast marine resources. At Global Bio-India 2024, Krushna Chandra Patra emphasized Odisha's leadership in this sector. This session aimed to harness biotechnology for enhancing the Indian economy through sustainable use of marine assets.
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Biotechnology's Role in India’s Blue Economy and Marine Resources

Biotechnology's Role in India's Blue Economy

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The biotechnology sector is set to enrich the Indian economy in the coming days, with marine resources playing a key role in this development. On Day 3 of Global Bio-India (GBI) 2024, a technical session titled ‘Tapping the Blue Economy’ was held, which focused on India's maritime resources.

Minister Highlights Odisha's Potential

During the session, Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of the Science and Technology Department, Government of Odisha, delivered a keynote address underscoring the vast potential of Odisha in the Blue Economy landscape. The minister emphasized how the state can lead in the biotechnology sector and significantly contribute to India’s Bioeconomy.

Opening Remarks from Industry Leaders

Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, Chairman of BCKIC, delivered the opening remarks during the session, in the presence of Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director of BIRAC, Government of India.


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