editor’ s note
Churning intensifies within bioscience
The NDA regime led by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi completed its two years recently. While stakeholders at various levels within industry and academia praise the right intentions, their expectations from the government are far higher. The overwhelming feeling is that there should be an assessment of things done so far through consultations. Apart from that, regulations I am told, have seen improvements but still needs a big push.
Therefore, this edition of BioVoice through detailed cover story brings to you the achievements, unmet expectations and challenges before this popular government. Do check out what the social media poll says about its role so far in bioscience.
Now coming to a specific issue, recently prominent industry experts expressed dismay over denial of travel clearance to Indian officials who were on their way to attend the BIO US international convention held at San Francisco( June 5-9). As a consequence of this denial of visa for unknown reasons, these officials had to miss this key global event. While on the one hand, there are increasing partnerships between two nations, it is surprising that such a treatment is meted out. Indian government should make sure that it is conveyed to their US counterparts at the highest level.
On a positive note, this edition of BioVoice also brings to you the innovative research on HIV virus by an Indian scientist at NIH. Besides that the‘ Face to Face’ features Dr Renu Swarup, MD, BIRAC who shared her views on the various aspects of startup ecosystem. The‘ BioSocial’ highlights the relevance of facebook in agriculture. My favourite is the must read multimedia story on women health.
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