New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, 12 September 2024: The 3-day ‘Global Bio-India’, a flagship mega
event by Department of Biotechnology under Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt of India
has commenced at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. A special Odisha Pavilion at Global Bio-India
2024 (GBI) is highlighting the state’s biotechnology potential with a focus on Indian bio-
economy at this global event.
The Department of Science and Technology, Government of Odisha, is participating in GBI 2024.
The Odisha Pavilion was inaugurated by Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister Science and
Technology Department, Government of Odisha. Various innovative biotechnology startups of
the state find place at the Odisha Pavilion.
"Odisha has considerable potential in biotechnology, supported by its abundant natural
resources, including dense forests, diverse medicinal plants, water resources and a long
coastline to name a few. With these resources in mind, the focus is on how the biotechnology
sector in the state can lead to various enterprises in the coming years," said Krushna Chandra
Patra.
During the event, the Minister visited and appreciated the products and solutions of the
participating startups at the Odisha Pavilion. He also invited national & international investors
to consider Odisha as a prime destination for biotechnology industry & enterprise.
Chithra Arumugam, Principal Secretary Science & Technology Department also toured the
Odisha Pavilion. She stated that, “Under the Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2024, the state
government is prioritizing the Biotechnology sector. We have brought innovative startups,
academicians and researchers to GBI 2024 who will get an exposure to the futuristic trends in
the sector. Our aim is to foster innovation in Odisha biotechnology by supporting startups
develop their products and solutions, connect them with investors and help in industrializing
their ideas.”
Alongside the Principal Secretary, senior officials of the department, heads of various higher
education & research institutes and researchers participated as a delegation from Odisha in GBI
2024.
The "Global Bio-India" event features various sessions discussing specific policies and
investment initiatives introduced by different states to promote the biotechnology industry. On
13 September, the upcoming ‘State Round Table’ conference will be attended by Principal
Secretary Chithra Arumugam, where she will discuss Odisha's initiatives in the biotech sector.
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On September 14th, a technical session titled ‘Blue Economy’ will focus on India's maritime
resources, with Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister of Science and Technology Department,
Government of Odisha delivering a keynote address during the session.