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"DBT and GOAS Sign MoU Under BioE3 Policy to Enhance Centre-State Collaboration".

MOUs and Agreement | Dated: 14 Mar 2025

On March 12, 2025, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), Government of India (GoI), and the Government of Assam (GoAS) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi (Delhi) to establish a Centre-State partnership under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This marks the first Centre-State partnership under the BioE3 framework, aiming to enhance high-performance bio-manufacturing and foster a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam.
  • - The BioE3 Policy was approved by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, on August 24, 2024, envisioning India as a global leader in bio-based innovations.
  • - This collaboration leverages Assam’s rich biodiversity and agricultural strengths to build a strong bio-manufacturing sector.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The policy emphasizes sustainable bio-manufacturing across multiple sectors, including bio-based chemicals, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), biopolymers, enzymes, climate-resilient agriculture, functional foods, smart proteins, carbon capture and utilization, precision bio-therapeutics (such as cell and gene therapy, messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) therapeutics, and monoclonal antibodies), and advanced marine and space research.
  • (ii) It also focuses on developing Bio-Enablers such as bio-foundries, bio-manufacturing hubs, and Bio-Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms.
  • (iii) The MoU establishes a strategic collaboration where DBT will provide guidance and facilitate partnerships, while the Assam Government will spearhead initiatives by setting up a State BioE3 Cell and formulating the Assam BioE3 Action Plan.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under which policy did the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam (GOAS) recently sign an MoU for Centre-State collaboration?

Correct Answer: BioE3 Policy

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About Assam

  • Chief Minister (CM): Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor: Lakshman Prasad Acharya