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Define biotechnology

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Science of manipulating biological organisms and process to develop desired products

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Domains of Biotechnology

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Genomics,
Synthetic biology
Genetic engineering,
Bioinformatics,
Gene therapy

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Latest policy on Biotechnology

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BioE3 policy

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What is BioE3 related to

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Centre’s latest policy on Biotechnology

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Goal of BioE3

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Harnessing the power of biotech for economic development

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Everyday life application of biotech

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Animal-Free milk, Plant based meats, new cosmetics,
Fermentation- Bread, Cheese, Yogurt, Food Preservation

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Health

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Gene therapy, CRISPR tech for cancer treatment, sickle cell disease,
Synthetic Insulin and Hormones, Vaccines
Organ engineering

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Full form of BioE3

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Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment

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Environment

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Bio-degradable plastics, bio-polymer
Carbon capture and storage using microorganisms
Bio-remediation - OilZapper

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Chemical application

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Biodegradable plastics, bio-polymers reducing env. impact

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Carbon capture and storage tech

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Micro-organisms break down CO2 into biofuels, negating need for storage

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Space application of biotech

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Advanced support system-

recycling waste in space,
produce O2 and food

by growing special microorganisms like algae in space

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Bio-Energy

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Biofuels and bio-chemicals
4rth Generation BioFuels
Biogas, Ethanol, Fuel Cells

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Marine applications

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Developing products from marine ecosystems

Eg: Replace food packaging with seaweed based plastics

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Agriculture application of biotech

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Bio-fertilizers,
Bio-pesticides making climate resilient agriculture
GM crops - BtCotton

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Food security

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Synthetic biology creating
smart protiens,
animal-free milk,
plant based meat,
Food fortification - Golden Rice

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Conclusion

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Just like Industrial revolution, there will be a bio-revolution in the coming days and India holds great potential

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Challenges

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Bio-piracy,
Designer babies,
Human clinical trials,
ethical issues
Safety Issues

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Indigenization of Biotech

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India’s first MRI scanner under National BioPharma Mission

1st qHPV (quadrivalent Human Papilona Virus) Vaccine against cervical cancer

Increases Intellectual Property of India

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Name of 1st indigenous vaccine against Cervical cancer

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qHPV - Quadrivalent Human Papilona Virus

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Gov initiatives

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BioE3
National BioPharma Mission
National Policy on Biofuels, 2018

Dept of Biotechnology

developed Efficient Blood bags, drought resistant chickpea

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When was National Policy on Biofuels launched?

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2018

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