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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY (DBT) |
I. Introduction
The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. In more than a decade of its existence, the department has promoted and accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country. Through several R&D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural facilities a clear visible impact of this field has been seen. The department has made significant achievements in the growth and application of biotechnology in the broad areas of agriculture, health care, animal sciences, environment, and industry.
II. Name of scheme(s)
1. Agriculture
2. Bioinformatics
3. Biotech Product and Process Development
4. Basic Research
5. Human Resource Development
6. Infrastructure Facilities
7. International Cooperation
8. Medical Biotechnology
9. Bioresources
10. Plant Biotechnology
11. Societal Developments
Objective(s)
“Attaining new heights in biotechnology research, shaping biotechnology into a premier precision tool of the future for creation of wealth and ensuring social justice – specially for the welfare of the poor”.
· realising biotechnology as one of the greatest intellectual enterprises of humankind, to provide the impetus that fulfills this potential of understanding life processes and utilizing them to the advantage of humanity.
· to launch a major well directed effort with significant investment, for harnessing biotechnological tools for generation of products, processes and technologies to enhance the efficiency and productivity and cost effectiveness of agriculture, nutritional security, molecular medicine, environmentally safe technologies for pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation and bioindustrial development.
· scientific and technological empowerment of India’s incomparable human resource.
· creation of a strong infrastructure both for research and commercialization, ensuring a steady flow of bioproducts, bioprocesses and new biotechnologies.
III. Who can submit a proposal
Academic Institutions, R&D Laboratories, Autonomous bodies, Industries etc.
Proposal may be submitted in the prescribed format any time during the year.
(For formats please visit Website: www.dbtindia.gov.in )
V. Areas of research support
· Animal Biotechnology
· Aquaculture and Marine biotechnology
· Basic Research in Biotechnology
· Biofuels
· Bioinformatics
· Biological Control of Plants pests, diseases and weeds
· Bioprospecting and Molecular Taxonomy
· Biotech process engineering and industrial biotechnology
· Biotechnology of Medicinal and Aromatics plants
· Biotechnology of Silkworms and host-plants
· Crop Biotechnology
· Environment & Conservation Biotechnology
· Food Biotechnology
· Medical Biotechnology (Vaccines, Diagnostics, Drug Development, Human Genetics & Genome Analysis, Seri Biotechnology, Stem Cell Biotechnology)
· Microbial Biotechnology
· Plant tissue Culture
· Human Resource Development
· Nano Biotechnology
· Women Biotechnology & Programme for Rural Areas and SC/ST population
· Jai Vigyan National S&T Missions
· Patent Facilitation
VI. Components of grant
Grants are for recurring and non-recurring requirements as well as for R&D staff supports, Recurring expenditure includes cost for chemicals, consumables, glassware, domestic travel, contingency etc. Non-recurring expenditure includes support for capital equipment, instruments, facilities etc.
VII. Items not allowed out of grant
Purchase of less important equipment/instrument, foreign travel etc. are generally discouraged.
Internal screening, peer review, task force committees, Biotechnology Research Promotion Committee (BRPC) and experts groups.
IX. Contact Address