Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at BRIC-RGCB
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today inaugurated the new state-of-the-art “Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors” at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. The new Recombinant Cell facility promises to boost drug discovery as well as medical and Agri genomics.
The Minister also announced the foundation of a dedicated GMP facility, and released the book “Quantum Physics: One Hundred Magical Years” authored by Prof. V.P.N. Nampoori.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said that India is preparing for a bio-driven economy where biotechnology will shape the future of manufacturing, healthcare, and sustainable growth.
The Minister said that in the last decade, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, biotechnology has received unprecedented policy support, enabling India to emerge as a global biotechnology hub. Referring to the recently launched BioE3 Policy, he said, India is among the few countries to bring out a dedicated biotechnology policy focused on economy, environment, and employment, anticipating the global shift towards biomanufacturing and bio-based industries.(updated on 1st March 2026)
