India, Oct. 27 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has said that India's rich genetic diversity holds significant potential to make the country an important global resource for gene research, with other nations looking towards India for its unique genetic resources in the coming years.
Addressing a session on System and Synthetic Biology at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised the need to build domestic capabilities in emerging areas of biotechnology and translate India's scientific strengths in...