One Day One Genome: Unlocking India’s Microbial Potential for Better Healthcare

SMCC, CSIR-NIScPR

IMG

India’s vast microbial diversity holds untapped potential for advancements in health, agriculture, and the environment. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the 'One Day One Genome’ initiative, aiming to release a fully annotated bacterial genome daily. This ground-breaking project, announced by Shri Amitabh Kant, India's G-20 Sherpa, was introduced on the first foundation day of BRIC at the…read more on NOPR