India, Feb. 7 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology (S&T) Dr Jitendra Singh launches multi-disciplinary doctoral courses in Biosciences to address global health challenges.

Delivering the key-note address at the launch of "i3c BRIC-RCB PhD Programme" in Biosciences in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh announced that 1000 PhD students will be enrolled in the next five years to drive innovation in the critical healthcare sector.

The Minister said this PhD programme is designed on the four pillars of ideation, immersion, innovation and collaboration.

The Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Biotechnolgy (DBT), along with iBRIC (institutions of Biot...