EIACP Centre on Environmental Biotechnology

State Biotechnology policy

 

Andra Pradesh

 

Andra Pradesh Government wants the private sector to play an active role in developing the biotechnology industry in the state. The government would act as a facilitator and a catalyst in the development process.   Realizing the utility of this industry, the government announced its policy for the promotion of biotech units in the State.

Objectives of Biotechnology Policy:

• To take up a detailed inventory of the bio-resources in the State with the help of universities, research bodies, NGOs and private agencies.
• To promote conservation of bio-diversity and sustainable exploitation of bio-resources.
• To develop high quality infrastructure with the required support services for manufacturing units by setting up specialized biotech parks in various parts of the State.
• To facilitate the flow of venture capital funds and bank credit to biotech companies.

Details: https://www.apindustries.gov.in/APIndus/Data/Industry1/Andhra%20Pradesh%20Biotechnology%20Policy%202015-20.pdf

 

 

Assam

 

The primary aim of the Biotechnology Policy is to utilize biotechnology for socio-economic growth of Assam and for fulfillment of development goals with biotechnology as one of the key sectors.

 

Assam is one of the biodiversity hot spot regions and is very rich in plant, animal and microbial resources. It is considered as the genetic centre of origin of citrus and bananas. The state has vast species diversity as well as commercial strength in rice, tea, bamboo, rattan, jute, ginger, citrus and several other commercial crops. Several hundred species of medicinal and aromatic plants grow naturally in Assam, some of which are endemic to the State and highly valuable commercially. The state is also rich in orchid and other ornamental plant species. The microbial resources of the state are enormous and have economic potential. Muga and Eri silk of Assam is a distinctive bio-based industry. Aquatic and forest bioresources are the other major engines for economic growth of the State. Biotechnology will offer excellent opportunities in augmenting value creation, wealth and employment not only in many of these areas but also lead in new vistas for application in agriculture, medicine and industry. The unique and vast bio-resource potential of Assam stands to provide tremendous economic benefit through commercialization of these resources using biotechnology. The natural resource based industries viz., petroleum, natural gas and coal also entail biotechnology intervention in terms of enhanced production, pollution control and several other aspects.

 

More: http://guwahatibiotechpark.com/userfiles/Draft%20Biotech%20policy.pdf

 

Bihar

Biotechnology can be a boon for India in general and Bihar in particular in which a large proportion of population depend upon agriculture for their livelihood. Very low per hectare yield, limited arable land for expansion of cultivation and increasing demand for food and fibre need BIOTECHNOLOGY. ™ Large base of population and a desire for higher standard of living as well as arresting rapid depletion of forest cover and waste management are also in need of the development of Biotechnology.

 

Chhattisgarh

 

Chhattisgarh along with being one of the largest states of India is also one of the richest in terms of mineral resources and biospheres in India. The State provides good governance and excellent infrastructure for industries in biotechnology.
Biotechnology industries have been treated as a sunrise sector along with Information Technology industries and the State’s policy is to promote technology and knowledge industries in the sunrise sector.
Details: http://www.csidc.in/BTPolicy.pdf

Gujarat

 

Gujarat public policy is reflection of the state’s resolve towards adoption of Biotechnology as a tool towards socio-economic development of the subjects of the state and shall act as the guiding document in defining the priorities as also the strategy, though not the implementation methodology. The strategy shall cover various aspects including development of infrastructure, promoting research, encouraging technology development, Supporting Biotechnology education/ human resource development, boosting biotechnopreneurship and biotechnology business,

building public consensus towards the potentials and applications of biotechnology, reassuring biotechnology awareness.

 

Details: Gujarat-Biotech-Policy-16.pdf

Goa

The Goa biotechnology policy is to ensure accelerated growth in all areas of this sunrise sector as education, research and economic sectors covering healthcare, agriculture, industry, services, environment management and employment generation so as to bring the State to a position of pre-eminence which it has been occupying in other sectors of social and economic growth. Therefore, the policy document identifies the factors required to ensure such growth and enumerates the steps to be taken by all the stakeholders including the Government in its various departments related to biotechnology such as Education, Agriculture, Health, Science and Technology, Environment and Industry; Institutions of higher learning such as the universities and research institutions, the industry, institutions of local self and Government at village level, farmers and the regulatory agencies.

Details: http://www.goaditc.gov.in/biotech.html

Haryana

Haryana was in the vanguard of the green revolution: It is an agrarian state deriving 33% (199-200 quick estimates), of its annual income from the agricultural sector with 71% (2001 census data), of is population in the rural areas. At the same time, it is pertinent to note that it birders the capital Delhi on three sides, has large cities, is urbanizing at a fast pace, is a leading industrial state with the number of large & medium industries continuously growing. Several reputed companies in the field of biotechnology have already set up their enterprises/manufacturing units. With just 1.37% of the total geographical area and less than 2% of the country’s population, it today is one of the leading States in the country in terms of per capita income. It enjoys the unique distinction of being the first in India to provide electricity, metalled roads and portable drinking water to all its villages. With this basic infrastructure already in place, it is in an ideal position to take full advantage of the new biotechnological revolution.
Thus the objectives of the State’s policy naturally flow from its existing infrastructural facilities and resources to which can be added those from which results can be realistically achieved within a meaningful time frame.
Details:  www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=

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Himanchal Pradesh

Upgrade infrastructural support to R&D institutions to generate highly skilled human resource in biotechnology. Intensify R&D work in potential areas of biotechnology, including agriculture, animal husbandry and human health. Conserve and commercially exploit bio-resources of the state for sustainable development. Attract entrepreneurs for setting up of biotechnology-based industries. Provide suitable institutional framework to achieve objectives
Details:  http://desthp.nic.in/pdf_docs/DraftBTPolicy2014_A1b.pdf

Jammu & Kashmir

Biotechnology is the new generation technology of hope for prosperity and growth of a country. Like everywhere in the world, it has added to the economy of our country. Many states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab have exploited the use of this technology to their advantage advancement in employment generation, industrial development and consequently wealth generation but the state of Jammu and Kashmir has yet to harvest the fruit of biotechnology. There is thus a great opportunity to improve the socio-economic status of J&K using the biotech engine. The state has also to create an environment to attract the investors in this sector. Though some measures such as creation of industrial belts, industry development policy, tax benefits and facilitating the supplies and utilities have been taken yet there is need to review the situation, draft a policy that sets the scene for biotechnology entry, shows the direction, identifies the thrust areas of work and also lures the investors for investing liberally in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

 Details:  http://jksandtcouncil.nic.in/Biotech.pdf

 

Karnataka

The State Government is committed to maintaining Karnataka's pre-eminent position in the biotechnology sector and has a comprehensive Biotech Policy. To attract investment in this sector, the State Government has outlined incentives for the biotechnology industry which include (1)Exemption on payment of entry tax on machinery, equipment, capital goods and construction materials (2)Up to 50 per cent exemption on payment of stamp duty and registration charges(3) Concessions for biotechnology parks certified by the Department of IT and Biotechnology with a built up area of 50,000 sq ft
Karnataka is also committed to providing the right infrastructure and enhancing human resources for the development of biotechnology. The Government has established the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology in the International Technology Park in Bangalore. It also plans to establish a biotech park at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bangalore. This park will house research organizations and companies. Some of the other institutions in the state that promote biotechnology are the Centre for Human Genetics, Institute of Agri-Biotechnology and Institute of Bio-Informatics and Applied Biotechnology. Karnataka has also set up a biotech development council and has a single-window agency to clear all biotech projects in order to encourage investment in the sector.
Details:  http://lubkarnataka.org/pdf/bt_policy.pdf

 

Kerala

The BT policy for Kerala is designed to catalyse the development and application of BT, taking advantage of the State’s resources and emphasizing its specific needs while meeting global requirements. The policy is aimed to ensure the rapid exploitation of pipeline technologies and opportunities available in the State to products and processes and to promote the sustained build-up of an elite knowledge cadre and knowledge base through the strengthening and creation of educational and R&D institutions, establishing infrastructure and putting in place administrative, regulatory, legal and financial framework conducive for investment and growth of BT enterprises, for the economic development and human welfare
The specific objectives and goals are :
Create a biotech knowledge base and human resources by establishing world-class centres of education and R&D in biotechnology by upgrading existing institutions and/or organizing new entities in the public and private sectors (eg. on the lines of Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani).
Apply biotechnology tools to :
(1) enhance the value with adequate assurance of quality in the State’s export-oriented resources such as spices and related plantation crops, sea foods and marine resources;
(2) upgrade productivity and evolve new application in rubber, coconut, tuber crops and develop novel internationally competitive products;
(3) ensure the sustainable and eco-friendly exploitation of the State’s forest, animal and marine wealth;
(4) boost the State’s renowned healthcare practices of Ayurvedha by synergising traditional knowledge with the scientific validation and technical product profiling and clinical data base and by evolving means to conserve and substantially use one of world’s most-valued biodiversity treasures located in the State.

(5) Promote traditional tribal and ethnic knowledge in medicine and other areas of human welfare by scientific validation and facilitating intellectual property rights.
(6) develop recombinant DNA and other modern technologies to combat the major health hazards of the State such as cancer, diabetes and cardio-vascular and other physiological disorders; to develop diagnostics and vaccines for overall healthcare as well as to protect the State’s agriculture, spice, plantation and forest crops, from biotic and abiotic stresses.
(7) Enhance the quality of the environment and promote sustainable development;
(8) To create, coordinate and disseminate a data base encompassing the above cited areas;
(9) Provide an ambience with a package of guidelines for financial support and incentives, legal and labour reforms as well as institutional autonomies needed for the healthy, efficient and competitive growth of biotechnology knowledge base and industry

Details: http://www.biotechcommission.kerala.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=63

 

Madhya Pradesh

 Development of Biotechnology and the spread of benefits through widespread use of its applications have emerged as one of the leading intellectual enterprises of the scientific community the world over. Biotechnology is research- led and capital intensive. It demands the supply of trained human resources. At the same time there are strengths emanating out of traditional wisdom that need to be protected and enhanced for the larger common good. Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has framed M.P. Biotechnology policy 2003 with the objectives of Forging an alliance between capital intensive research and modern knowledge on the one hand and traditional wisdom and practices on the other and promoting partnership between various stakeholders that include tribal and rural communities, local and state administrations, non-government organizations, scientific establishment and industry.
State Government shall make efforts at the community and state levels to harness the potential of biotechnology for value addition in agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries , forestry and use of bio-fuels; and to improve the quality of  life of the citizen by promoting health and nutritional security and through pollution abatement. To achieve these larger goals the state government shall expand opportunities in biotechnology education and research and take step to protect and expand the flow of benefits from traditional knowledge and practices.  
Objectives:

Details: http://www.mpbdandbt.nic.in/bt%20policy%202-5-2003.pdf

 

Maharashtra

The State of Maharashtra has always played a leadership role in the national economic and social renaissance. It has looked at advances in science and technology as great opportunities for bringing about economic transformation and social change. One great opportunity in this new century, rightly termed as the 'Century of Knowledge', is the emergence of knowledge-based industries. Information Technology (IT) was just a forerunner among these industries and Maharashtra responded rapidly and became a leading State in IT. Another emerging opportunity on the horizon is Biotechnology.
Biotechnology deals with living systems, including plants, animals and microbes. Biotechnology derives its strength by harnessing biological processes that sustain life. It incorporates any technique, which uses living organisms, parts of organisms and enzymes, proteins, etc., which are either naturally occurring or are derived from such living systems. Such techniques can be used to make or modify the products, improve plant or animal productivity or develop microorganisms for special use. Emerging Biotechnology uses recombinant DNA, cell fusion, embryo manipulation, etc.

Biotechnology has the potential to transform the lives of the people in the State by impacting hugely on agriculture, animal husbandry, health, environmental protection, material transformation, etc. Further, Maharashtra has the potential to become a leader in Biotechnology, not only in the country but also in the entire world. It is to realize this potential that the State is announcing this Biotechnology Policy 2001.

Details: http://www.midcindia.org/Lists/Policies%20Circulars%20and%20Notification/Attachments/2/BioTechPolicy.pdf

 

Odisha

The Government of Orissa has already taken many initiatives for promoting biotechnology in the state. It had brought out the Biotechnology Vision Document in 2001 for the 10th five year plan. It has also declared biotechnology as a priority sector in its Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR-2001). These initiatives would be expanded and given major thrust as part of the Biotechnology Policy.

Details: http://www.orissa.gov.in/biotechnology%20policy-2005-circulated%20copy.pdf

 

Rajasthan

Biotechnology Policy is in place to position Rajasthan as an attractive destination for biotech industry, to create and upgrade biotechnology infrastructure and to create a quality infrastructure for research and commercial activities. . The Policy provides various benefits to units setting up in biotechnology industry.

Tamil Nadu

Based on the recommendations of a High Level Committee under the chairmanship of Dr.M.S.Swaminanthan, the State Government announced a Biotechnology Policy in 2000. The details in the given link

Details: http://www.investingintamilnadu.com/tamilnadu/doc/policy/Tamil_Nadu_Biotechnology_Policy_2014.pdf

Uttar Pradesh
The state Uttar Pradesh aspires to utilize the modern tools of biotechnology and attain prosperity for farmers, generate employment in rural areas, food for all, good health and clean environment. The mission of the policy is to develop knowledge-based economy, assure benefit of biotechnology to all section of the State and promote entrepreneurship in biotechnology-based industries.

Details: http://www.cstup.gov.in/PDF/biotech-policy.pdf

 

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand would benefit greatly from the direct intervention of biotechnological research, know how and associated tools for the sustainable development of the State and its economic upliftment in tandem with the preservation of its fragile but unique ecosystems, environment and the rich biodiversity

 

Details: In pdf

 

 

West Bengal
The West Bengal Government recognizes the need for faster economic development in the state. Its strategy for encouraging investment and achieving higher levels of economic development based on the (1) Encouraging foreign technology and investment, as may be appropriate or mutually advantageous (2) Focus on industries where the state has a competitive advantage. (3) Maintaining balance between interests of industry & workers and Restructuring of public sector enterprises. Based on these approaches, the State Government has adopted biotechnology policies for long-term growth and development.  The state has been putting efforts to facilitate the growth of biotech industries and development of clean biotech technologies. The various key initiatives under this section includes:

Details: http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/Biotechnology%20Policy%20-%20west%20bengal.pdf

 

 

Acknowledgement:

We would like to acknowledge all the State Department from whom we borrowed all biotech policy reports for our website