editor’s note
Time to rethink and sharpen our
bioscience policy
During the course of last 2 months, we have seen a number of positive steps being taken
by the government to strengthen the human resources vertical of the sector. It is
heartening to see the consultations on new curriculum for various biotechnology courses
that include new introductions such as communication skills, intellectual property and
entrepreneurship to name a few. Move will
surely help the students to build confidence
for venturing into spaces which they were
never trained for in the old set up. Also, the
introduction of NEET, the common entrance
test for medical courses, increase in the
scholarship amount in agriculture courses
after implementation of Dean Committee
report are indeed very good steps.
While we must appreciate that government
has taken back the Drug and Cosmetics Bill
for further consultations apart from the new
biosimilar guidelines, the time is also ripe for
a rethink on our agriculture policy in terms of
modern technologies for increasing the production. It is the duty of the visionary
policymakers to create roadmaps that are for both short as well and long term.
This edition of BioVoice in its detailed cover story analyses the ups and downs of the
clinical research in India, again one of the most ignored industries is of the clinical
research. In the backdrop of growing disease burden, it is the time that anti-CRO lobby
understands that clinical trials are essential for evidence based medicine. Regulations
no doubt have to be tight but not stifling.
In continuation of the dialogue series with political parties, the ‘Face to Face’ section this
time features Dr Ajoy Kumar, national spokesperson, Congress who shared his opinion
on the bioscience policymaking. Among other highlights is a special article on unique
student support system on social media besides an analysis story on agriculture policy.
The multimedia story on theatre play ‘the Vadiya’s Oath too is a must read.
Thank you all for continuous support. Please keep sharing your thoughts with us.
Happy reading!
RAHUL KOUL
BIOVOICENEWS.COM
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