Jitendra Singh inaugurates new complex of BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, Mohali
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first biomanufacturing institute, the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, at Mohali and launched a BioNest incubation centre.
Summary
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first biomanufacturing institute, the 'BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute', at Mohali. A BioNest incubation centre was launched to boost industry collaboration and support start-ups. He cited the BioE3 policy — biotechnology for the economy, employment and the environment — and announced a biomanufacturing workshop.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 Oct 2024
- Place
- Mohali, Punjab
- Institute
- BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute — India's first biomanufacturing institute
- Launched
- BioNest Incubation Centre
- Policy cited
- BioE3: economy, employment, environment
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where is the 'BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute', whose new complex was inaugurated on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Mohali
PIB (S&T), 28 Oct 2024: Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first biomanufacturing institute at Mohali.
As described by the minister at Mohali, the 'E3' in the BioE3 policy refers to:
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Correct answer: A — Economy, Employment and Environment
PIB (S&T), 28 Oct 2024: BioE3 stands for biotechnology in the service of the economy, employment, and the environment.