Odisha Positions Itself as Emerging Biotech Leader at NextGen Bio Summit 2025

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Odisha Positions Itself as Emerging Biotech Leader at NextGen Bio Summit 2025

June 09

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By Sukanta Kumar Mohanty
Bhubaneswar, June 9: Odisha showcased its growing leadership in the biotechnology sector at the NextGen Bio Summit 2025, reaffirming its commitment to building an innovation-led bio-economy. The summit, organised by Vikashita Odisha Trust, brought together scientists, industry experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across India to deliberate on the future of biotechnology and Odisha’s pivotal role in it.

Delivering the keynote address, Odisha’s food supplies, consumer welfare, and science and technology minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced a major allocation of Rs 1,113.5 crore for the state’s new ‘Development of Biotechnology’ programme. He also highlighted the Odisha Biotechnology Policy-2024, which includes 17 targeted sub-schemes focusing on infrastructure, advanced research, education, and startup incubation.

“Biotechnology is not just about scientific progress — it’s about shaping a sustainable, inclusive future,” Patra remarked, underlining the government’s focus on the 5Is: Innovation, Incubation, Investment, Income, and Impact.

Themed ‘Transforming Odisha into a Knowledge-Driven Bio-Economy’, the summit drew participation from thought leaders and delegates from Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. Speakers shared ideas for positioning Odisha as a biotech hub while blending its rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge innovation.

Notable speakers included Debashis Dash, Director, Institute of Life Sciences; Prabodh Mohanty, President, Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Chella Pandian Pichai, Global Head, Biocon Biologics; Dr. Indraneel Ghosh, Country Director, Vector BioMed Inc; Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, Director, CSIR-IMMT; Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, Vice Chancellor, FM University; and biotech strategist Abhik Biswas.

Discussions focused on Odisha’s potential as a bridge between tradition and technology, with emphasis on rural empowerment, youth engagement, and biotech entrepreneurship. A session titled ‘From Chalkboards to Smartboards’ led by Ramanan Vaidyanathan advocated early science education in rural schools.

The event concluded with a strategic roadmap presented by Venkatesh Poojari, highlighting Odisha’s ambition to lead India’s biotechnology revolution through collaborative, innovation-driven growth.