BioE3 Policy

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment: BioE3 policy to promote high-performance biomanufacturing.

Key Features of BioE3 Policy

• Innovation-driven support to R&D and entrepreneurship in thematic areas.
• Technology development and commercialization by establishing biomanufacturing and bio-AI hubs and biofoundries.
• Facilitate the expansion of India’s skilled workforce, while prioritizing regenerative bioeconomy models of green growth.
• Increase employment generation.

Strategic/Thematic Areas

• High-value bio-based chemicals, biopolymers and enzymes
• Smart proteins and functional foods
• Precision biomedicine
• Climate resilient agriculture
• Carbon reduction and utilisation
• Marine and space research.

BioE3 Policy Significance

• Strengthening initiatives such as ‘Net Zero’ carbon economy and ‘Lifestyle for Environment’
• Accelerating India’s progress on the path of ‘Green Growth’ by ​​promoting ‘Circular Bioeconomy’.
• This policy lays down the Bio-Vision for a developed India.