Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor, also called OMBRIC, an initiative by Science & Technology Department.

Recognising the immense potential of Odisha's 574 km long coastline, which is packed with unexplored rich marine bioresources, the Odisha Science & Technology Department conceptualised OMBRIC as a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming and positioning Odisha into a global leader in marine biotechnology and Blue Economy development in the future.

The initiative has the potential to contribute immensely to the field of environmental protection, science-based tourism, investment & employment, and livelihood support to t...