Advantage India
Skilled human
capital
*With a total population of 1.4 billion, 47% being under the age of 25, India has a large pool of young and skilled workforce.
*India has a large reservoir of scientific human resources including scientists and engineers.
*Biotechnology has emerged as a trending career option among the youth. According to a survey of Class 12th students in Delhi, Biotechnology was ranked as the preferred stream at No.4/5.
Infrastructure
facilities
* India has 12 DBT-supported biotechnology parks and 95 BIRAC-supported bio-incubators (75 Bio-NEST and 20 E-Yuva centres), as of August 2025.
* Minister of State (IC) of the Ministry of S&T, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates the Northeast's first International Biotech Conclave.
*In February 2023, Serum Institute of India announces centre of excellence in Hyderabad to tackle future pandemics.
* In July 2023, 15 companies sign MoUs worth Rs. 2,000 crore (US$ 239.99 million), in a day, for investments in biotech sector.
Policy
Support
* In August 2024, the Indian government introduced the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) to promote high-performance biomanufacturing, aiming to drive green growth by enhancing R&D, fostering innovation, and creating jobs in sectors.
*The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is driving a transformative shift in North East India (NER) by integrating biotechnology with biodiversity conservation and economic growth. Since 2010, DBT has allocated 10% of its annual budget to specialized programs in NER, fostering research, education, and entrepreneurship. Biofoundries and biotech clusters represent a crucial step in India’s journey towards becoming a global leader in biotech innovation. With continued government support and industry collaboration, the sector is poised to break new ground, empowering startups to turn their ideas into impactful ventures.
Epidemiological
factors
* Patient pool expected to increase over 20% in the next 10 years, mainly due to rise in population.
* New diseases & lifestyle changes to boost demand for drugs and devices.
Panacea Biotec
Panacea Biotec was established in 1984 under the name Panacea Drugs Private Limited and got publicly listed in September 1995. The company does research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution and marketing of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and biosimilars. The company’s portfolio includes prescription products in niche therapeutic areas such as pain management, diabetes & cardiovascular management, oncology, renal disease management, osteoporosis management, anti-tubercular, gastro-intestinal care products and vaccines.
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SERUM INSTITUTE OF INDIA
Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. manufactures several vaccines, which include Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hib, BCG, r-Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines. 65% of children in the world are estimated to receive at least one vaccine manufactured by Serum Institute. Vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute are accredited by the World Health Organization.
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- Haryana
- Bengaluru
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
Industry Contacts
- Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology
- Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology
- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE)
- The Biotech Research Society, India
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