The Assam government and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy for Centre- State partnership to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam. “This Centre-State partnership is the first of its kind under the BioE3 framework and aims to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam,” as per an official release.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam is the first state in the country that has approved the BioE3 policy. “At Advantage Assam 2.0 we signed over 10 MOU’s to attract bio-investments,” Sarma said. The Assam Chief Minister wrote on X – “Today is a pivotal moment for Centre-State cooperation & collaboration. The Assam Government and @DBTIndia have signed an MoU, the first of its kind under the BioE3 framework, to create a vibrant biotechnology ecosystem and a supportive skilled workforce in our State. This partnership builds upon the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employme (BioE3) Policy adopted by the Union Cabinet led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, which aims to establish India as a global leader in bio-based innovations.”
CM Sarma also said that – “A strong bioeconomy will open new frontiers for scholars from Assam and the country. The MoU with DBT, is a timely intervention after #AdvantageAssam2 and will go a long way to foster partnerships between Government, industry, startups, incubatees and students.”
