An institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in Northeast India has developed a novel bio-based surfactant that could serve as a safer and eco-friendly substitute for synthetic lubricants widely used in the cosmetic industry. The newly synthesised compound demonstrates antibacterial and cleansing properties, offering promising applications in…
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NBA Disburses ₹45 Lakh to Biodiversity Committees Across India
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed ₹45.05 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) across 10 states and two Union Territories, reinforcing India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and equitable benefit sharing. The funds were released under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, ensuring that communities contributing biological resources receive…
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India Enters Futuristic Healthcare Era: Dr Jitendra Singh
India is undergoing a historic transformation in healthcare, moving beyond the long-standing battle against infectious diseases towards a future defined by genomics, biotechnology and personalised medicine. This shift was highlighted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the country is now…
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BioE3 Challenge 2025: 10 Youth-Led Innovations Felicitated
New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC felicitated ten winning teams of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge 2025 at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, on 30th December 2025. Each team received a prize of Rs. 1 Lakh, with an opportunity to apply…