The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sc & Tech, Govt of India supports research, its applications and education in the Life Sciences and Biotechnology.

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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
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Distinguished veterinary pharmacologist, Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan honoured with Padma Shri, his works led to the development of stand-alone herbal treatment protocols for major live stock conditions which enabled disease management without synthetic chemicals, significantly contributed to antibiotic free milk, meat and egg production. #Peoplespadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #Padmashri #Medicine
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प्रतिष्ठित पशु चिकित्सा औषधि विज्ञानी डॉ. पुण्यमूर्ति नटेसन, जिन्हें पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया गया है, उनके कार्यों से प्रमुख पशुधन की रोग अवस्थाओं के लिए स्वतंत्र वानस्पतिक उपचार के प्रोटोकॉल विकसित हुए, जिससे कृत्रिम रसायनों के बिना रोग प्रबंधन संभव हुआ; प्रतिजैविक-मुक्त दूध, मांस और अंडा उत्पादन में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया। #peoplespadma2026 #padmaawards2026 #padmashri #medicine
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Sant Niranjan Dass Ji honoured with Padma Shri - Spiritual leader of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, honoured with Padma Shri for advancing social welfare through Sarwan Dass institutions and sharing Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji’s teachings worldwide for over seventy years. #Peoplespadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #Padmashri #spirituality
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Widely recognised as a primary architect of modern cooperative law in India, Shri Rama Reddy Mamidi honoured with Padma Shri, made great contribution in drafting the Andhra Pradesh Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies Act, 1995; established 585 Thrift and Credit Societies, promoted India's first all women - owned dairy at Mulukanoor. #Peoplespadma2026 #padmaawards2026 #padmashri #AnimalHusbandry
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🧵A Thread on #NMICPS achievements! Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi, India is strengthening its capabilities in emerging technologies. Through #NMICPS, the @IndiaDST is advancing research, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology translation while nurturing the talent needed for a self-reliant and technology-driven India. #12YearsOfRiseInScience @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @mygovindia @PIB_India
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🇮🇳 Showcasing India’s biotechnology excellence on the global stage! At Bharat Innovates 2026, Nice, France, DBT-BIRAC (@BIRAC_2012) BIRAC supported biotech innovators engaged with global investors, industry leaders, researchers, and innovation partners to accelerate collaborations, investments, and international market access. The event highlights India’s growing strength in deep-tech and biotechnology-driven innovation, fostering global partnerships for societal impact. Featured innovators included: Ahammune Biosciences (@ahammune), @EyestemResearch, Fermbox Bio, @atgcbiotech, @Revelations_BT, Nayam Innovations, Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy (@ActImmuno), @Omnibrx_biotech, @eastocyonbio, Amy Scan Healthcare (@AmyscanH081624), and MSN Vaccine–@THSTIFaridabad. #BharatInnovates2026 #Biotechnology #DeepTech #StartupIndia #GlobalPartnerships @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @unescorcb
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Padma Awards 2026 Sant Niranjan Dass, revered spiritual leader of Dera Sachkhand Ballan honoured with the #PadmaShri #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026
Sant Niranjan Dass Ji honoured with Padma Shri - Spiritual leader of Dera Sachkhand Ballan, honoured with Padma Shri for advancing social welfare through Sarwan Dass institutions and sharing Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji’s teachings worldwide for over seventy years. #Peoplespadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #Padmashri #spirituality
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Secretary @IndiaDST Dr. @rajesh_gokhale highlighted the National Quantum Mission #NQM as a major milestone for India, uniting researchers, institutions and startups across quantum computing, communication, metrology, and materials & devices. The mission is also nurturing the talent needed to drive India's next wave of technological innovation. #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfRiseInScience @DrJitendraSingh @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi @nqmdst
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At the '12 Years of Science in Service of India' press conference, Hon'ble Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh described @ANRFIndia as a model National Research Foundation, with representation from science, social sciences, humanities and education, fostering a truly holistic research ecosystem. #12YearsOfRiseInScience #12YearsOfSeva‌ @rajesh_gokhale @DrNKalaiselvi @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
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RT @NImmunology: 🦠 How does #ToxoplasmaGondii survive inside the host? In a recent study, Dr Tanmay Majumdar's group at BRIC-NII in colla…
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At the '12 Years of Science in Service of India' press conference, Hon'ble Union Minister @DrJitendraSingh highlighted the #RDIFund as a collaborative Fund of Funds model, with the Government partnering alongside private investors to boost deep-tech research, innovation and commercialisation. #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfRiseInScience @rajesh_gokhale @DrNKalaiselvi @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi
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Call for Collaborative Proposals | Research Translation Challenge 2026 Got a promising life sciences innovation with translational potential? @CCAMP_India invites proposals from Indian academia under the 5th National Call for Proposals of the Research Translation Accelerator Programme. Researchers can address one or more of the 15 Industry Problem Statements spanning healthcare, agriculture and allied sectors, or apply under the Open Challenge category for high-impact innovations. Selected discoveries will receive support for technology validation, de-risking, IP protection, and translation into industry-ready solutions. Submission Deadline:30 June 2026 (IST, Midnight) Scan the QR code or visit the link to learn more and apply. #ResearchTranslationChallenge #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation #AgriInnovation #StartupIndia @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @CSIR_IND @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_NIScPR
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#InnoSparkBytes — विज्ञान Tech 2026 | In-House Innovation Spotlight Series 🔬 Meet Dr. Agam P. Singh from BRIC-NII (@NImmunology), showcasing an innovative microscopy and AI-enabled solution for rapid malaria diagnosis at #विज्ञानTech2026. This indigenous technology is designed to support faster and more accurate detection of malaria parasites, demonstrating how biotechnology-driven innovations can strengthen disease surveillance and public health outcomes. Celebrating the scientists and innovators driving India's journey towards a healthier and technologically empowered future. #InnoSparkBytes #HealthcareInnovation #ScienceForSociety #ViksitBharat @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @CSIR_IND @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_NIScPR
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The D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge is now ongoing! Calling all Class VI–XII students to design a real-life solution and showcase it in a 1–2 minute video. Earn a certificate from the Hon’ble Minister of State (IC) for Science & Technology. Month 8 Window Open | Apply by 20 June 2026 Apply now: innovateindia.mygov.in/bioe3… #BioE3 #DESIGNforBioE3 #YoungInnovators @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEBNewDelhi @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @ICGEBNewDelhi @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR
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Your biotech idea could be the next big breakthrough! The D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge – Category 2, 8th Window is now ongoing. ⭐️Win ₹1 lakh for your idea ⭐️Up to ₹25 lakh grant lab access in Round 2 ⌛️Apply by 20th June 2026 Apply now:bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/ #BioE3 #DESIGNforBioE3 @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @HydNiab @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @DBT_IBSD @THSTIFaridabad @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @ICGEBNewDelhi @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR
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Shri Vellappally Natesan, Prominent social leader and General Secretary of Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, honoured with Padma Bhushan. Championed social empowerment by developing more than 130 educational institutions and widening access to quality education for disadvantaged communities. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaBhushan #publicaffairs
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Distinguished veterinary pharmacologist, Dr. Punniamurthy Natesan honoured with Padma Shri, his works led to the development of stand-alone herbal treatment protocols for major live stock conditions which enabled disease management without synthetic chemicals, significantly contributed to antibiotic free milk, meat and egg production. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #medicine
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