# Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2030**: Bio-Economy Target — India aims for a $300 billion bio-economy valuation.
- **2026-03-22**: Strategic Recognition — Minister Jitendra Singh formally identifies the sector boom as a shift to strategic self-reliance.
- **2026-03-19**: 14th Foundation Day — Celebration of 15 years of biotech development and ₹4,200 crore funding milestone.
- **2025-12**: Import Substitution Milestone — Significant reduction in the trade deficit for essential medical consumables reported.
- **2023-05**: National Medical Device Policy — Cabinet approves a comprehensive policy to facilitate orderly growth of the MedTech sector.
- **2021-03**: PLI Scheme Launch — Government introduces Production Linked Incentives for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices.
- **2012**: BIRAC Inception — Established as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Biotechnology.
- **2012**: Ecosystem Expansion — Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission programs.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India's MedTech and Pharma Sectors Pivot Toward Strategic Self-Reliance
2026-03-22 10:01:24 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has highlighted a transformative boom in India's pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors, marking a decisive shift toward national self-sufficiency. This growth, fueled by policy reforms and domestic innovation, positions India to reduce its historical dependence on healthcare imports while expanding its global manufacturing footprint.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/india-pharma-medtech-self-reliance-boom

### India's BIRAC Deploys ₹4,200 Crore to Scale 1.5 Million Biotech Innovators
2026-03-20 00:13:18 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing ₹4,200 crore in total funding enabled for over 15 lakh startups and entrepreneurs. This massive deployment of capital and infrastructure marks a pivotal moment in India's journey toward a $300 billion bio-economy by 2030.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/birac-india-biotech-funding-milestone

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