New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- The Government of India has taken multiple steps to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen indigenous manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical sector, the Ministry of Science and Technology informed Parliament.

This information was provided by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, in a written reply to a question in RajyaSabha.

BIRAC Strengthens Startup Ecosystem

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has established the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to nurture startups and encourage entrepreneurship in healthcare.

Through flagship schemes such as Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG), and Social Innovation Program...