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tWINNINg R&d
pROgRAmmE
Twinning R&D
Programme has been
implemented, which
made a huge impact in
NE states for
implementing hard
core biotechnology in
association with rest of
India institutions. Till
now, more than 480
twinning projects have
been implemented as
collaborative projects
between North East
institutions and the
rest of India
Institutions.
hUmAN RESOURCE
tRAININg
DBT has invested an
amount of Rs 40 crores
during a period of 5
years. The medical
diagnostic facilities at
these institutions are
open to the patients
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BioVoiceNews | Dec 2017 - Jan 2018
A new guideline on ‘Regulations and
guidelines on biosafety of recombinant
DNA research and biocontainment,
2017’ has been prepared by the Review
Committee on Genetic Manipulation
(RCGM), Department of Biotechnology,
New Delhi.
and these facilities
conducted 4.79 lakhs
pathology/haematologi
cal and microbiological
tests in different types
of diseases. More than
110 papers published in
peer-reviewed journals.
Hundred and ten
personnel trained in
the project.
Fifteen colleges have
been recognized so far
as Star Colleges in
NER. DBT invested
more than Rs 2.50
crores in last three
years. Under this
programme, colleges
get enhanced lab
infrastructure and
mentoring by leading
scientists and Fellows
of various National
Academies.
DBT has established
Biotechnology Labs at
88 Senior Secondary
Schools from NER
under BLiSS
programme. An
amount of Rs 2.20
crores has been spent
to create laboratory
infrastructure at senior
secondary school level.
This programme is first
of its kind in India.