Guwahati, May 29 : To boost growth and development of indigenous technology and their absorption by the industrial sector, the State Government has come forward to set up a Biotech Park in the capital city, which would be the first such endeavour in the North East. The Guwahati Biotech Park, whose preliminary work is going on, would be taking research activities in the area of biotechnology to a new high apart from adding a touch of dynamism to the overall aspect of science and technology.
When contacted, BC Barbaruah, Joint Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Assam informed that the Guwahati Biotech Park Society has been formed comprising experts in the field.
It may be mentioned here that as part of Government of India’s ambitious programme to promote newer developments in the field of bio-technology, emphasis is on establishing biotech parks and incubators in the country which are expected to become selfsustainable. Like the existing biotech parks in the country, the Guwahati Biotech Park is expected to thrive after the initial support from the State Government.
“The venture would be on a public-private partnership,” said the official adding that discussion was on with all the stakeholders including the universities and technical institutions in the State.
The existing biotech parks in the country have facilitated research and development simultaneously, leading to commercialisation of indigenous biotech products. The facilities in the biotech parks are customized in keeping with the business plan and objectives of the executing agencies and the Guwahati Biotech Park would be no different, concentrating on the major bio assets of the State which can change its economy.
“Assam is rich in biotech resources and there is lot of opportunities in the field of biotechnology,” said the official adding that there has been impressive employment generation on subsequent stages in the places where biotech parks have come up.
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