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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Respected Santali (Ol Chiki) educationist and cultural activist, Shri Charan Hembram honoured with Padma Shri, made remarkable contributions to the promotion and institutionalisation of Santali language, literature, and culture. founded several Ol Itun Asras. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #LiteratureAndEducation
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Noted writer, Shri Asok Kumar Haldar honoured with Padma Shri, authored 13 books and 3000 articles on social consciousness. Perceptive observer of society with noteworthy books on philosophical themes. #peoplespadma2026 #padmaawards2026 #padmashri #literatureandeducation
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Shri R.V.S. Mani honoured with Padma Shri, Distinguished career as a government official in the Internal Security Division, he remarkably contributed towards handling challenges to internal security. Authored five books of national interest. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #civilservice
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Celebrating 20 years of @ICGEB impact in Africa through the establishment of #ICGEBCapeTown. Extraordinary growth across fellowships, collaborative research, technology transfer & scientific partnerships. This is #sciencefordevelopment ❤️🇿🇦
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12 Years of Science in Service of India Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; highlighted a decade-plus of transformative breakthroughs that have placed India on the global scientific map. He emphasized a paradigm shift in India's ecosystem specifically pointing out the opening up of the private sector to space and biotechnology, which has triggered an influx of hundreds of deep-tech startups. Among other major achievements, he discussed India's introduction of its first-ever indigenous antibiotic and advanced early-warning infrastructure. Following the address, the minister interacted with the media, providing detailed insights into the science innovations. #12YearsOfTransformation #DBTIndia #Biotechnology #Innovation #Bioeconomy #ScienceForSociety #ViksitBharat2047 @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 @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @MyGov
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12 years of achievements of the Department of Biotechnology (2014–2026) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, unveiled a special publication documenting the Department of Biotechnology's achievements from 2014–2026. The publication showcases DBT's transformative contributions across healthcare, vaccines, genomics, agricultural biotechnology, biomanufacturing, entrepreneurship, research infrastructure, and societal impact highlighting India's journey from biotechnology to a thriving bioeconomy. A reflection of 12 years of scientific excellence, innovation, and nation-building through biotechnology. #12YearsOfTransformation #DBTIndia #Biotechnology #Innovation #Bioeconomy #ScienceForSociety #ViksitBharat2047 @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 @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @MyGov
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12 Years of Science in Service of India Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), highlighted the Department's achievements over the past 12 years and its role in transforming India from a biotechnology-driven nation to a thriving bioeconomy. He outlined key initiatives including the BioE3 Policy, National Biopharma Mission, GenomeIndia, biotechnology innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource development, and citizen-centric programmes that have strengthened India's scientific ecosystem. He also showcased several DBT-supported innovations and indigenous products that have advanced healthcare and self-reliance, including ROTAVAC, CORBEVAX, INCOVACC, ZyCoV-D, GENCOVAC-OM, and novel biotherapeutics. From cutting-edge research and strategic missions to affordable healthcare solutions and startup-led innovation, DBT continues to translate science into societal impact and drive India's vision of a Viksit Bharat. #12YearsOfTransformation #Biotechnology #NationalBiopharmaMission #GenomeIndia #ScienceForSociety #ViksitBharat2047 @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 @ICGEBNewDelhi @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @MyGov
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ICMR invites applications for Scientist D (Medical) - Clinical Trials (02) via direct recruitment. Contribute to cutting-edge biomedical research & evidence-based healthcare. Apply: 🔗recruitment.icmr.org.in/ 🗓️Last Date: 29 June 2026 (5:30 PM) Details: icmr.gov.in/icmrobject/uploa…
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Outlook: India Now Has 2.3 Lakh Startups, Generating 25 Lakh Jobs #RISE_Conclave2026 #Bengaluru Read: outlookbusiness.com/news/ind…
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Renowned geneticist, Dr. Kumarasamy Thangaraj honoured with Padma Shri, globally recognised for his outstanding contribution in the field of population and medical genetics. He advanced Indian population science through studies of genetic origins, migration patterns, and an alternative hypothesis on ancient Indian population history. #peoplespadma2026 #padmaawards2026 #padmashri #scienceandengineering @PadmaAwards
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Dr. Anil Kumar Rastogi honoured with Padma Shri, Eminent artist in theatre, cinema, radio, and television. Staged around 1000 shows of hundred plays, worked in over 75 feature films, 500 episodes of TV shows. Also an accomplished scientist with over 78 co-authored research publications. Passionate philanthropist for destitute patients. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #art
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Smt. Alka Yagnik, One of the India's most eminent playback singers, honoured with Padma Bhushan for her remarkable four-decade career, she has rendered thousands of songs in several Indian languages, left an enduring imprint on the nation's musical legacy. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaBhushan #artㅤㅤㅤㅤ
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Noted Indian classical vocalist, musicologist and academician; Prof. Mangala Kapoor honoured with Padma Shri - trained in Gwalior Gharana, made significant contribution to Indian classical music through performance, pedagogy and research; authored five books on music, founder of Professor Mangala Kapoor Foundation providing free education to the needy. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #literatureandeducation
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Noted Indian classical vocalist, musicologist and academician; Prof. Mangala Kapoor honoured with Padma Shri - trained in Gwalior Gharana, made significant contribution to Indian classical music through performance, pedagogy and research; authored five books on music, founder of Professor Mangala Kapoor Foundation providing free education to the needy. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #literatureandeducation
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ग्वालियर घराने में प्रशिक्षित ख्यातिप्राप्त भारतीय शास्त्रीय गायिका, संगीतशास्त्रज्ञ एवं शिक्षाविद् प्रो. मंगला कपूर, जिन्हें पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया गया है; प्रदर्शन, शिक्षा शास्त्र एवं शोध के माध्यम से भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत में उल्लेखनीय योगदान दिया। संगीत पर पाँच पुस्तकों की रचना की तथा प्रोफेसर मंगला कपूर फाउंडेशन की संस्थापिका हैं, जो अभावग्रस्त लोगों को नि:शुल्क शिक्षा प्रदान करती है। #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #literatureandeducation
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Pioneering Social reformer, Dr. Budhri Tati honored with Padma Shri, dedicated four decades in empowering tribal women and marginalized communities through education, self-reliance initiatives, and welfare programs in tribal and Naxal-affected regions. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #Socialwork
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Pioneering Social reformer, Dr. Budhri Tati honored with Padma Shri, dedicated four decades in empowering tribal women and marginalized communities through education, self-reliance initiatives, and welfare programs in tribal and Naxal-affected regions. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #socialwork
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अग्रणी समाज सुधारक डॉ. बुधरी ताती को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया गया, जिन्होंने चार दशक जनजातीय और नक्सल प्रभावित क्षेत्रों में शिक्षा, आत्मनिर्भरता की पहल और कल्याणकारी कार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से आदिवासी महिलाओं और वंचित समुदायों को सशक्त बनाने के लिए काम किया है। #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #socialwork
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Acclaimed Indology professor and linguist, Dr. Liudmila Khokhlova honoured with Padma Shri - Authored 6 books and 92 papers in Russian, English and Hindi. Significant research done on historical linguistics, including a study on origin and development of the Sikh religion. #PeoplesPadma2026 #PadmaAwards2026 #PadmaShri #LiteratureandEducation
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