National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020
Q. National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020 intends to launch 4 major missions. Which of the following are the areas of the mission?
1) Healthcare
2) Environmental usage like bioremediation
3) Food and nutrition
4) Education- Published on 22 Mar 16a. 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 3, 4
d. All of the above
ANSWER: 1, 3, 4
The National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-20 intends to:- Launch four major missions in healthcare, food and nutrition, clean energy and education.
- Create a technology development and translation network across India with global partnership, including 5 new clusters, 40 biotech incubators, 150 TTOs, and 20 bio-connect centres.
- Ensure strategic and focused investment in building human capital by setting up a Life Sciences and Biotechnology Education Council.
- Making India ready to meet the challenge of achieving US$100bn by 2025.