India is preparing for a major biotechnology expansion as Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the national conclave ‘Cohort Connect 2025’ in Bhubaneswar. The two-day meeting aims to strengthen India’s health cohort ecosystem by enhancing collaboration among researchers, policymakers and institutions.
The discussions emphasise the use of cohort data to improve health policies, boost disease prevention and accelerate biomedical innovation. Officials also highlighted ongoing national initiatives to standardise health data and promote multi-sectoral partnerships.
Speaking earlier at the biotechnology council’s Foundation Day, Singh said India is emerging as a key player in the global biotech economy. He announced the BRIC-BIRAC Entrepreneur-in-Residence Programme, designed to support early-stage biotechnology ventures with innovation resources and commercialisation pathways.