New Delhi, March 28 The first meeting of the Research Advisory Board (RAB) of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) took place on Friday and Saturday.
The meeting was held to discuss national initiatives for the biotechnology sector and governance reforms designed to guide the council's transformation into a cohesive, decentralized national biotechnology laboratory.
The board is responsible for guiding, reviewing, and monitoring the research activities conducted by BRIC Institutes (iBRIC) and fostering deliberations for developing new missions and targeted programs.
In a statement, Rajesh S Gokhale, Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), said, "The members of BRIC-RAB have a unique role as co-architects of BRIC transformation.
"The focus of the RAB should be on designing and guiding the realization of ambitious, forward-thinking, mission-focused objectives tailored for a growing bioeconomy."
A key theme of the meeting revolved around the imperative of developing sovereign technologies to support the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Experts underscored the need to leverage the country's demographic advantages, biodiversity, and extensive data resources.
"This strategic approach aims to facilitate India's transition from merely being a consumer of technology to becoming a global leader in innovation, showcasing its potential on the world stage," an official said.
