The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India supports research, its applications and education in the Life Sciences and Biotechnology.
The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. In more than a decade of its existence, the department has promoted and accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country. Through several R&D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural facilities, a clear visible impact of this field have been seen. The department has made significant achievements in the growth and application of biotechnology in the broad areas of agriculture, health care, animal sciences, environment, and industry.
Website: dbtindia.gov.in/
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Department of Biotechnology
World Polio Day | 24 October
Polio is preventable, and vaccination is key to protecting every child from this life-threatening disease. On World Polio Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every child receives all recommended doses of the polio vaccine.
Through sustained immunisation efforts and collective action, we can protect communities and work towards a polio-free future.
End Polio. Protect Every Child.
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio #Vaccination #Immunisation #PublicHealth
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Department of Biotechnology
ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!
Last chance to take part in the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge | Category 1
Calling students of Classes VI–XII: present your creative, science-based solutions to real-world challenges using microbes, molecules and biotechnology.
🎥 Make a 60–120 second video (English or Hindi)
👥 Participate solo or in a team of up to 5
🏅 Top 10 entries receive digital Certificates of Merit signed by the Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Science & Technology
🌟 Selected ideas will be showcased on official digital platforms
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 5:30 PM
🔗 Apply now: innovateindia.mygov.in/bioe3/
Turn your ideas into impact. Participate now!
#BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #DESIGNforBioE3 #YoungBioBuilders
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Department of Biotechnology
ONLY 1 DAY LEFT!
Last chance to apply for the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge | Category 2
Open to all Indian citizens: students, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Share your innovative idea using microbes, molecules or biological systems to solve real-world challenges in health, agriculture, environment or industry.
🏆 Top 10 ideas receive an appreciation grant of ₹1 lakh each
👥 Apply solo or in a team of up to 5
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM
🔗 Apply now: bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Apply before time runs out!
#BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #DESIGNforBioE3
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Department of Biotechnology
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
Last chance to apply for the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge | Category 2!
Open to all Indian citizens: students, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Share your innovative idea using microbes, molecules or biological systems to solve real-world challenges in health, agriculture, environment or industry.
🏆 Top 10 ideas receive an appreciation grant of ₹1 lakh each
👥 Apply solo or in a team of up to 5
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM
🔗 Apply now: bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/
Don't let this opportunity slip away. Apply before time runs out!
#BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #DESIGNforBioE3
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Department of Biotechnology
ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!
Last chance to take part in the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge | Category 1
Calling students of Classes VI–XII: present your creative, science-based solutions to real-world challenges using microbes, molecules and biotechnology. 🌱🔬
🎥 Make a 60–120 second video (English or Hindi)
👥 Participate solo or in a team of up to 5
🏅 Top 10 entries receive digital Certificates of Merit signed by the Hon'ble MoS (IC) for Science & Technology
🌟 Selected ideas will be showcased on official digital platforms
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 5:30 PM
🔗 Apply now: innovateindia.mygov.in/bioe3/
Turn your ideas into impact. Participate now!
#BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #DESIGNforBioE3 #YoungBioBuilders
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Department of Biotechnology
#WorldFoodDay | Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future
From resilient crops to nutritious food, science and biotechnology are helping build a food-secure tomorrow.
• Driving sustainable agriculture
• Improving crop resilience
• Enhancing food quality
• Supporting food security
Let's come together to Nourish People. Protect the Planet. Secure Our Future.
#WorldFoodDay2026 #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture #BetterFoods #BetterFuture
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FINAL CALL! Applications for the D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge | Category 2 close soon!
Open to all Indian citizens. Submit your biotech idea for a chance to win ₹1 lakh.
Deadline: 20 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM
🔗 www.bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/
#BioE3 #Biomanufacturing #DESIGNforBioE3
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Department of Biotechnology
On World Mental Health Day (10 October), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) emphasises the importance of mental well-being, awareness, and compassion. Let’s break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and create a supportive society where seeking help is welcomed and mental health is a priority.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #DBTIndia
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Remembering Prof. G. N. Ramachandran on his 104th birth anniversary
A pioneer of structural biology, he proposed the triple-helix structure of collagen and co-developed the Ramachandran Plot, which is still used worldwide to understand and validate protein structures.
His work laid the foundation for molecular biophysics in India and continues to shape modern biology and drug discovery.
Celebrating a visionary who changed how we see the molecules of life.
#GNRamachandran #RamachandranPlot #StructuralBiology
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This #WorldAnimalDay, let's remember that every species, big or small, keeps our ecosystems in balance.
From the tiger in the forest to the bird in the sky, animals are essential to the health of our planet. Protecting them means preserving biodiversity, and that starts with compassion, coexistence and conservation.
Let's do our part for a healthier planet.
#WorldAnimalDay #AnimalWelfare #Biodiversity #DBTIndia
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