India, July 7 -- Union Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for a wider public understanding and inclusive participation in India's biotechnology mission, stating that every Indian is a stakeholder in the country's bioeconomy. Speaking here during the nationwide celebration of World Bioproduct Day - The BioE3 Way, the Minister reiterated the government's commitment to realizing a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030.

The event, organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and its agencies BIRAC and iBRIC+, marked a novel national experiment - 'Voices Across the Cities: A Synchronized National Hourly Dialogue Series'. Over eight hours, select institutions across Indian cities hosted theme-based discussions on...