M.P.Biotech

About Us

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has enunciated the State Biotechnology Policy in 2003 to tap the potential of Biotechnology for the socio-economic development of citizens of the state. The Council is authorised to oversee the implementation of this policy by coordinating and promoting biotechnology in the sectors of education, research and industry. The Council endeavors to act as a link among academia, research and industry.

The Council sponsors short term "Hands-on Training Programmes" for M.Sc./M.Tech Biotechnology students and the faculty members working in different universities and colleges. Training is provided in diverse areas of biotechnology in collaboration with research and education institutions of the state specializing in a given area. The Council provides financial assistance to State Universities/Colleges / R&D Institutions / NGOs for undertaking research projects in Biotechnology. Research projects have been funded in areas related to medical & healthcare, biodiversity conservation, animal husbandry, bioinformatics, industrial & rural development. To provide quality education and encourage research in bio-sciences and technology, an Institute of Life Sciences and Technology (ILST) is proposed to be established in the State under the Public-Private-Partnership mode. To promote the development of Industrial units of biotechnology, a Biotechnology Park is proposed to be established under the Public-Private-Partnership mode. Besides, Council is working to generate awareness about biotechnology and its applications by organizing radio talks, biotechnology competitive events, symposium/seminar, showcasing its activities in various conferences and bringing out quarterly Newsletter, brochures etc.

Vision

Conservation and sustainable utilization of the bio-resources of the State for socio-economic growth of the citizens with biotechnology as a major tool

Mission

Undertaking initiatives pertaining to policy planning, infrastructure development, research innovation, human resource development, promoting biotech entrepreneurship, promoting biotech business, information dissemination and awareness development

Objectives

• To promote , support and facilitate the overall development of biotechnology in the state
• To facilitate the development of infrastructure, research and human resource
• To generate awareness about the applications of biotechnology