“ Genome India project was approved 5 years ago , and our scientists have diligently worked and completed the project despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic .”
NARENDRA MODI
PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
" Project will play a crucial role in shaping the future of precision medicine in India . Understanding our genetic blueprint will allow us to develop targeted therapies , reduce healthcare costs , and improve the overall well-being of our citizens ."
DR JITENDRA SINGH
MOS FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY , GOVT . OF INDIA
" This initiative will ensure that India is not left behind in the genomic revolution . The data generated will not only improve healthcare but also bolster India ’ s pharmaceutical industry by enabling the development of region-specific drugs ."
DR . RAJESH GOKHALE
SECRETARY , DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
“ The population in India is very diverse with many different ethic backgrounds and a larger dataset is more likely to clearly represent different genetic variants .”
HELEN SPEIRS
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR , LARGE NATIONAL GENOMICS INITIATIVES LEADER , ILLUMINA
“ Private enterprises can use this data to produce novel diagnostic tools , enhanced genetic testing panels , and precision medicine solutions .”
DR . RAVI GUPTA
VICE PRESIDENT – BIOINFORMATICS , MEDGENOME
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