Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 152 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a figure
As per '24-25 Interim Budget, Biomfg and Biofoundry are expected to create over $ 130 Bn industry in India.
Body · points and prose
- Venn diagram with three intersecting circles labeled Biology, Ecology, and Industry.
- The central shaded intersection point is labeled as Biomanufacturing & Biofoundry.
Potential in India
- Stem cell therapy & its application in Artificial organ production (Inclusive growth).
- Biofuel prodn & net-zero target by 2030.
- vaccine production & drug manufa. chemis.
- Microbial fuel cell as another component of unconventional green energy.
- Circular Economy & Blue Economy → creation of additional, well paid jobs.
- waste minimization → climate change mitigation → greater eco growth.
Govt Initiatives
- Institution: DBT
- BioTech Ignition Grant (BIG)
- Atal tinkering labs to promote startups
- yuva vaigyanik Protsahan Yojane
Potential challenges
- API dependence (China) (Active pharma Ingredients)
- Technological → very high estd. cost → lack of technical knowhow
- lack of skilled workforce due to lack of potential awareness.
- Regulatory hurdles and lack of clarity in key areas
Close · a framework
Eg: Gene Editing
India's climate goal is well articulated in our LiFE ideology and Bio sector can play a critical role in realizing the dream.