Centre finalises expansion of Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, in Odisha science roadmap
Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Odisha Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra discussed a science roadmap for Odisha on 11 August 2026, finalising expansion of the Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, with 50 more acres from the state.
Summary
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh laid out an integrated science roadmap for Odisha on 11 August 2026 in talks with Odisha's Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra. The roadmap links the Centre's proposed 'Rare Earth Corridor' with the state's marine and coastal resources, biotechnology and space capabilities. The expansion of the Department of Biotechnology's Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, was finalised, with the state to provide an additional 50 acres of land.
Key facts
- Meeting
- Jitendra Singh and Odisha S&T Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, 11 Aug 2026
- Roadmap themes
- Rare Earth Corridor, marine biotech, space
- Institute
- Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar (DBT)
- Expansion
- Additional 50 acres from Odisha government
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The expansion of which Department of Biotechnology institute, with 50 additional acres from the state, was finalised in the Odisha science roadmap discussed in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar
The expansion of the DBT's Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, was finalised, with the Odisha government to provide 50 more acres.