The technological revolution in biosciences has created a new and emerging life sciences industry called Biotechnology . As the biotechnology industry develops in India, it promises to be an important business sector in the future. India comprises a large market for biotech based products. However most of these products are not developed here but are imported by domestic and foreign firms.
Agriculture is one of the pillars of the economy of Gujarat as also of India.
Bio-technology helps to increase agricultural production and to improve quality. Moreover, bio-technology will also help to grow local crops in the areas where there is high salinity which will avoid migration and give source of income to the local population. Gujarat is the pioneer state of white revolution. India is the world's largest producer of fruits and the second largest for vegetables and milk. Some analysts predict that by 2020 India can become the world's largest exporter of agricultural products.