Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Phase-III of "Biomedical Research Career Programme" (BRCP) with collaborative funding by Department of Biotechnology, GoI and the London based Wellcome Trust, UK

India, July 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched Phase-III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) with a total outlay of Rs.1,500 crore, including Rs.1,000 crore from the Department of Biotechnology and Rs.500 crore from London based Wellcome Trust, UK.

Launching thr programme, Dr Jitendra Singh said. biotechnology is set to become the defining force behind India's next phase of economic growth, scientific advancement and global competitiveness, asserting that the country is no longer a participant ...