Dr Jitendra addresses ‘International Genetic Meet’, describes India as emerging global destination

Addressing the "International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology" (ICGEB) Board Meeting of Governors here today, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions described India as the emerging global destination and said, this is the most appropriate venue for such deliberations at a time when India has much to contribute to the world community.

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The Meeting is being attended by representatives from more than 60 countries of the world.

On the occasion, the Minister dedicated India's first of its kind public funded DST-ICGEB 'Biofoundry’ at the 31st Board Meeting of Governors of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) in New Delhi.

Founded in 1983, the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is a premier intergovernmental organization dedicated to advancing research in the life sciences. India is one of the founding members of ICGEB. The organization operates through three main centres: New Delhi (India), which focuses on research and biotechnology applications; Trieste (Italy), which serves as the headquarters and coordinates global operations; and Cape Town (South Africa), which functions as a key hub for research, development, and international collaboration.

ICGEB has 69 member countries and plays a key role in biotechnology-led sustainable global development through research, training, and technology transfer.

Addressing the Board of Governors Dr. Jitendra Singh said "This milestone aligns with the Government of India's BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment), approved under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."