BRIC-RGCB Biotech Facilities Inaugurated by Jitendra Singh
Why in the news
Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened a new research facility at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) in Kerala and started work on a second, larger one.
Key facts
| Project | Funding / status | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors | ₹60 crore from DBT; inaugurated | Drug discovery and genomics research |
| cGMP facility | ₹80 crore; foundation stone laid | Strengthening biotech capacity |
- Place: Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Kerala.
- Funding body: Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- Person: Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
Significance
The new facilities lift India’s biotechnology and research ecosystem.
Exam angle
- Facility name: Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors.
- Funding agency: DBT, ₹60 crore.
- Foundation stone: ₹80 crore cGMP facility.