Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a major new project on Thursday that releases the genome sequencing data of 10,000 people from India. This data shows the genetic differences found across our country and is a big step forward in biotechnology research.
Researchers can access this important information at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC), where they can study various aspects of our genes. Modi expressed his confidence that this project will greatly help in biotechnology and medicine.
Many well-known research institutions, including IITs and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), helped with this project. Modi highlighted that this national database showcases India’s amazing genetic diversity. He believes it will be a valuable tool for scientists.
This resource will help develop better treatments for genetic and infectious diseases, create new medicines, improve precision medical techniques, and enable research on the different lifestyles of various communities in India.
Important figures present at the announcement included Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, ICMR Director General Rajiv Bahl, and Biotechnology Secretary Rajesh S Gokhale.
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