GenomeIndia: whole genome sequencing of over 10,000 individuals; data archived at IBDC
The DBT-funded GenomeIndia project has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals from all major population groups, the Science Ministry said on 30 April 2025.
Summary
GenomeIndia, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals representing all major population groups in India, the Ministry of Science and Technology said on 30 April 2025. The data is archived at the Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), set up in March 2020 as the national repository. The 'GenomeIndia Data' was dedicated to researchers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Genomics Data Conclave on 9 January 2025, and the department has invited research proposals to use it.
Key facts
- Project
- GenomeIndia (DBT-funded)
- Scale
- Whole genomes of over 10,000 individuals
- Repository
- Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), set up March 2020
- Dedicated
- 9 January 2025, Genomics Data Conclave
- Access
- Call for proposals; independent data requests allowed
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), where GenomeIndia data is archived, was set up in:
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Correct answer: B — March 2020
The Department of Biotechnology set up the IBDC in March 2020; GenomeIndia data was dedicated to researchers in January 2025.
The GenomeIndia project has completed whole genome sequencing of over how many individuals?
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Correct answer: A — 10,000
GenomeIndia has completed a whole genome sequencing database of over 10,000 individuals.