Formation
- GSBTM has been constituted as an autonomous body by a Government Resolution under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat and it has initiated its operations from April 2004.
- The science of Biotechnology is emerging as potential tool for development and technology of hope for society. The State Government of Gujarat, in its resolve and continued efforts for socio-economic upliftment of society, has identified Biotechnology as single most potential tool of development. To facilitate overall development of biotechnology in the State and to function as the implementation, feedback and promotional arm of the State Government, the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM) has been set up under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat.
Vision
- 'To realize and harness the potential of Biotechnology as a human endeavor for the highest intellectual pursuit and as an effective future delivery system for creating a disease free, nutritionally secure society living in safe, clean environment, leading to overall socioeconomic growth, welfare and progress of humanity'. GSBTM Multi-Institutional Teachers' Training Program in Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
Structure
- The operations of Biotechnology Mission are regulated by six sector specialists, with their respective staff and taking charge of different sectors of biotechnology and headed by a Mission Director.
Activities
- Awareness generation and knowledge up gradation programs like seminars, workshops, lecture series, participation in fairs and exhibitions
- Supporting and developing Centers of Excellence in various sectors of biotechnology
- Supporting and facilitating Human Resource Development in biotechnology
- Promoting biotechnology research
- Supporting infrastructure development
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