India to Lead Bio-Manufacturing Revolution, Says Singh
ECONOMY & POLICY

India to Lead Bio-Manufacturing Revolution, Says Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh declared on Saturday that bio-manufacturing will be pivotal in shaping the future global economy, positioning India at the forefront of this emerging sector. Singh emphasized India?s unique advantage due to its abundant and largely untapped bio-resources, suggesting that the country is ready to lead the next major technological revolution, much like the IT revolution once led by the West.

Bio-manufacturing, according to Singh, holds the key to solving several global issues, including climate change, resource depletion, waste generation, and pollution. It offers promising solutions for meeting the increasing demands for food and fuel while simultaneously creating new job opportunities.

Singh also pointed out that India?s heavy reliance on crude oil imports could be mitigated through bio-manufacturing. By leveraging carbon dioxide and other resources, India could enhance its self-reliance in fuel production. Additionally, bio-manufacturing could support the dairy industry by providing non-dairy milk alternatives, promoting sustainable resource use.

Last week, the Union Cabinet endorsed the 'BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing'. This new policy aims to advance research, technology development, and commercialization in the bio-manufacturing sector. It includes the establishment of bio-manufacturing and bio-AI hubs and biofoundries, and supports the production of a range of products from medicine to materials. The policy also emphasizes the application of cutting-edge biotechnological processes in agriculture and manufacturing.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh declared on Saturday that bio-manufacturing will be pivotal in shaping the future global economy, positioning India at the forefront of this emerging sector. Singh emphasized India?s unique advantage due to its abundant and largely untapped bio-resources, suggesting that the country is ready to lead the next major technological revolution, much like the IT revolution once led by the West. Bio-manufacturing, according to Singh, holds the key to solving several global issues, including climate change, resource depletion, waste generation, and pollution. It offers promising solutions for meeting the increasing demands for food and fuel while simultaneously creating new job opportunities. Singh also pointed out that India?s heavy reliance on crude oil imports could be mitigated through bio-manufacturing. By leveraging carbon dioxide and other resources, India could enhance its self-reliance in fuel production. Additionally, bio-manufacturing could support the dairy industry by providing non-dairy milk alternatives, promoting sustainable resource use. Last week, the Union Cabinet endorsed the 'BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing'. This new policy aims to advance research, technology development, and commercialization in the bio-manufacturing sector. It includes the establishment of bio-manufacturing and bio-AI hubs and biofoundries, and supports the production of a range of products from medicine to materials. The policy also emphasizes the application of cutting-edge biotechnological processes in agriculture and manufacturing.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Products

Koemmerling opens Navi Mumbai experience centre

Koemmerling, a brand of the profine Group, has expanded its presence in the Mumbai metropolitan region with the opening of a new experience centre in Navi Mumbai and launched its Allure S46 minimal sliding door system for the Indian market.Located in CBD Belapur, the facility was inaugurated by Peter Mrosik, Owner and CEO, profine Group, along with Farid Khan, Chairman and Managing Director, profine India, and Kamal Bajaj, CEO, profine India.The company said the new centre will showcase its portfolio of uPVC and aluminium window and door systems to architects, developers and homeowners.The ina..

Next Story
Products

India's waterproofing market nears Rs 150 bn milestone

India's waterproofing industry is approaching a market size of Rs 150 billion and is expected to surpass the $2 billion milestone, according to speakers at the 2nd India International Waterproofers Conference & Expo 2026 organised by the Waterproofers Association of India (WAI) in New Delhi.The two-day event brought together more than 20 speakers, 55 international delegates and 53 exhibition booths, with discussions focusing on climate-resilient construction, advanced waterproofing technologies and international collaboration.Inaugurating the event, Durga Shanker Mishra, former Secretary, ..

Next Story
Real Estate

Dilip Buildcon Q1 FY27 Revenue at Rs 23.78 billion

Dilip Buildcon Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 2,378 crore in Q1 FY27, along with EBITDA of Rs 429 crore and profit after tax of Rs 128 crore.Consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 18.1%, improving from 17.1% in Q4 FY26. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations was Rs 1,930 crore, EBITDA stood at Rs 199 crore and PAT was Rs 39 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 10.3%.The company’s order book stood at Rs 27,691 crore as of 30 June 2026, compared with Rs 28,830 crore as of 31 March 2026. Roads and highways accounted for 17.1% of the order book, irrigation and water ..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement