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Source: The post is based on the article “Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)” published in “PIB” on 3rd December 2023
Why in the News?
The Union Minister of Science and Technology has addressed the first ever meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC).
What is the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is an apex autonomous society under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology. |
| Purpose | It was formed by subsuming 14 Autonomous Institutions(AIs) under it. This has been done to provide centralized and unified biotech governance across the country. |
| Functions of Institutions under BRIC | 1) The institutions subsumed under BRIC will retain their distinct research mandates but governed by one body at BRIC. 2) Institutes can allocate up to one-third of their lab space for researchers from outside DBT institutes and their collaborators (from industry or other institutes). 3) The institutes will also have the freedom to collaborate in public-private research initiatives and receive funding and endowments from non-governmental sources for their research activities. 4) New Ph.D. programs will be launched across BRIC institutions with a shared curriculum. |
| Significance | 1) Rationalization of Autonomous Bodies will ensure performance enhancement. 2) Function as nodal agency for promotion of biotechnology in India. 3) It will help bring together the best minds in the biotech sector on a unified platform. |
What is the ‘Zero Waste Life on Campus’ Program?
1) It was launched on the occasion of the first society meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC).
2) The program aims to achieve sustainable waste management across BRIC campuses through the application and adoption of knowledge and technologies.
3) This program will help guide research toward better waste management for the entire community.
4) It is aligned with Mission LiFE movement.
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