22nd February, 2019, Hyderabad
Dr. Renu Swarup, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India and Chairperson, BIRAC visited the ICAR-NAARM’s Business Incubation a-IDEA sponsored by ICAR, DST and BIRAC, DBT (Bio Nest) today.
Dr. Swarup was shown the facilities of Business Incubator. During her visit, she also interacted with couple of start-ups viz., Bharat Rohan and Robic Rofarm, who are being supported by a-IDEA in the different areas in agri-value chain.
She accentuated the support by DBT and BIRAC to the Agri based start-ups in more effective ways, provided a strong action plan from the Incubators like a-IDEA. Dr. Swarup also visited a-IDEA partner, Agri Biotech Foundation (ABF) and inspected the wet lab facilities and work of Start-ups.
Earlier, Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao, Director, NAARM; Joint Director and all divisional heads of ICAR-NAARM welcomed Dr. Swarup.
The Director, NAARM briefed the Chief Guest about the vision and mandate of institute. He emphasized on the ICAR-NAARM being a unique institute engaged in capacity building of NARES scientists, Research Policy (think-tank) of ICAR and Agri-business management education. The Incubation policy support to ICAR is one of its initiatives. Dr. Srinivasa did mention about the NAARM’s active engagement in ICAR-Agri-Start-up Conclave (UPAYA) during 16th to 17th October - 2018.
Dr. K. Srinivas, Pr. Scientist NAARM and CEO, a-IDEA briefed the delegation about the activities and progress of Incubator and Agri-BioNEST.
(Source: ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad)
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