Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: PIB
Context: The inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society, emphasized the need to define a “Bio-vision” for India.
- BRIC brings together 14 top science autonomous institutions under a unified platform to maximize the impact of biotech
- The BRIC Society aims to engage in public-private research partnerships, receive endowments from non-governmental resources, and maintain distinct research mandates for each of the 14 subsumed institutions under a common governing body.
The “Zero Waste Life on Campus” program was also launched, promoting sustainability through waste management on BRIC campuses. This initiative aligns with Mission LiFE movement and is expected to strengthen collaborations among institutions while serving as a model for integrated waste management in the community.
The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) is an apex autonomous society operating under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, in India.
It was established with the aim of centralizing and unifying biotech governance across the country. The formation of BRIC involved the subsuming of 14 Autonomous Institutions (AIs) under its umbrella.
