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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi announced that India is no longer dependent on foreign genomic data. This was made at the Genome India Data Conclave.
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the Indian Genomic Data Set and launched the ‘Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols (FeED)’ and the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portals, making 10,000 whole genome samples accessible to researchers across India and the globe.
While the announcement of the completion of ‘10,000 genome’ project came in February, 2024 the emphasis on the ‘GenomeIndia’ project holds the greatest importance for India's self-reliance in genomic data.
On saying about the significance of GenomeIndia project Dr. Singh emphasized that The data will serve as a foundation for cutting-edge research and will catalyze innovations in areas such as mRNA-based vaccines, protein manufacturing, and genetic disorder treatments.
The minister hails that this prospective growth is the gift of India's new Bioeconomy Policy to make India lead the 4th Industrial Revolution.
These are introduced in 2021 and provide a great hail for India for its commitment to ethical and secure data sharing.
‘Framework for Exchange of Data (FeED)’ Protocols launched under the Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines ensure that high-quality, nation-specific data will be shared in a transparent, fair, and responsible manner.
Dr. Singh also announced future targets for India to achieve an idea of collaborating with prominent institutions to expand this initiative further.
Many renowned personnel hailed the success on various social media platforms and shared their wishes with Indian superbrains.
With the available Genomic Data we can counter genetic and hereditary diseases.
Dr. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary of DBT
Though costs are a limiting factor, a million would dramatically scale insight into India's genetic diversity.
Kumarasamy Thangaraj of the Centre for Cellular Microbiology, Hyderabad
In the video message, Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulated the scientific community and reiterated that this success would act as Knowledge hub and Innovation Hub and contribute to make Viksit Bharat @2047.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Dr. Jude Bencia/MSM)
