editor’ s note
Let’ s welcome 2017 with positivity!
So here we meet again in a brand new year, energized and full of fresh ideas. The last one year has been full of action. Be it the new product launches or policy decisions, R & D outcomes or events, the ground zero activities have gained pace. However, despite numerous positives, the pending list continues to be huge as well.
At the same time, 2017 is expected to bring out historic decisions from policymakers. There is much that requires to be done in the new year. Will the crucial go ahead on GM products come this time? Will the year seal the fate of Mustard and Brinjal? What about universal health coverage or increase in funding allocations to healthcare and R & D? Will the BRAI bill see the light in the new year? These are among the few crucial questions that may get answers or maybe not.
This edition of BioVoice features detailed cover story on demonetization move and the immediate steps taken by the government and industry to promote cashless bioeconomy. The special story‘ Flashback 2016’ looks at the various policy initiatives taken within bioscience industry in the previous year. The‘ BioChat’ section this time features topics that had been left untouched in the magazine till now. While Ms Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India tells us about the factors related to family planning policies in India, Mr Tamaal Roy, Chief Executive Officer, Biomatiques Identification Solutions talks about the relevance of biometrics and affordability of iris recognition technology.
The detailed coverage report on the BioEconomy Conclave 2016 is among the major highlights of the issue. There is much more to explore in this edition.
This is the time to forget bitter moments and look ahead to the best that might happen in the times ahead. Let’ s all welcome the New Year 2017 with open arms. We hope that the barriers get broken and clear roadmap is laid out. While we can’ t predict what exactly will turn out in the future, staying positive does matter!
Wish you all a very happy new year 2017!
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