Lok Sabha Question No. 251 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-11-27
Subject: BioE3 Policy in Biotechnology
Ministry: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh, Shri Yogender Chandolia, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Smt. Smita Uday Wagh, Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta, Smt. Aparajita Sarangi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

## MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LOK SABHA ADMITTED/UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 251 TO BE ANSWERED ON 27/11/2024

'BioE3 Policy in Biotechnology'

251:

Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta:

Shri Shankar Lalwani:

Shri Ganesh Singh:

Shri Yogender Chandolia:

Smt. Smita Uday Wagh:

Smt. Aparajita Sarangi:

Shri Jagdambika Pal:

## Will the Minister of SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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be pleased to state:

- (a) the aims and objectives of the BioE3 policy and whether it will be instrumental in fostering high-performance bio-manufacturing;
- (b) the details of national initiatives aligned with the BioE3 policy;
- (c) the details of achievements of bio economy during the last ten years;
- (d) whether the Government has the list of Bio-manufacturing and Bio-AI hubs that are  planned  to  be  set  up  in  Karnataka  as  a  whole  and  Dakshina  Kannada  in particular and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the process for identification of districts to set up the Bio-manufacturing & Bio-AI hubs ?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND  TECHNOLOGY &  EARTH SCIENCES (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

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(डॉ. िजतेÛ ġ ͧसंह)

- (a) The objective of the BioE3 Policy is to set forth a framework that ensures the adoption  of  cutting-edge  advanced  technologies,  and  aligning  innovative research for promoting Biomanufacturing. The BioE3 Policy outlines guidelines and  principles  for  enabling  mechanisms  for  ' Fostering  High  Performance Biomanufacturing '  in  the  country  across  diverse  sectors.  The  Policy  aims  at revolutionizing biomanufacturing process for enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and  quality while also accelerating  the  development  and production of bio-based high-value products.
- (b) The BioE3 Policy is aligned with India's vision of Green Growth (announced in the Union Budget 2023-24) and also with the clarion call of the Hon'ble Prime Minister on  ' Lifestyle  for  Environment  (LiFE) '  that  envisions  collective  approach  towards sustainability.  The  Policy  also  aligns  with  the  Hon'ble  Prime  Ministers  vision  of ' Net-Zero' carbon  economy  of  the  country.  Further,  the  Biomanufacturing  and Biofoundry  initiative  has  been  announced  as  a  scheme  during  Government's Interim Budget for 2024-25.
- (c) Highlights of achievements of India Bioeconomy over the last ten years are as follows:
- o As  in  December  2023,  Bioeconomy  contributes  4.25%  to  India's  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $3.55 trillion
- o Indian Bioeconomy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to $151 billion in 2023, achieving this target two years ahead of projections for 2025.
- o Number of Biotech Startups have grown from 50 Biotech Startups in 2014 to 8,531 Biotech Startups in 2023.
- (d) and (e) DBT-BIRAC have issued a joint call to invite proposals for setting up of  ' मूलांक ु र BioEnablers  -  Biofoundries  and  Biomanufacturing  Hubs'  in  the country. All the proposals received are under evaluation.