Source: PIB
Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase India’s microbial diversity.
About One Day One Genome Initiative:
- Ministry: Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
- Launch: November 9, 2024, by Shri Amitabh Kant at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi.
- Aim: To highlight India’s microbial diversity and showcase its importance in environment, agriculture, and human health.
- Coordinating Agency: Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) in collaboration with the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG).
- Features:
- Sequencing one bacterial genome daily to uncover microbial potential.
- Provides freely accessible, annotated bacterial genome data.
- Includes graphical summaries, infographics, and genome assembly/annotation details.
- Supports research in environment management, agricultural development, and human health improvement.
- Promotes public and scientific engagement to stimulate innovation and community benefits.
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