Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 22: A joint review assembly to evaluate progress on the Industrial Biotech Parks at Ghatti Kathua and Handwara was held at CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu, in collaboration with the J&Ok Science and Technology Department.
The assembly introduced collectively senior officers, scientists, mission consultants and stakeholders to judge the present standing of the initiatives and deliberate on a roadmap for making the parks absolutely operational. The focus remained on innovation, industrial software and startup facilitation.
Director CSIR–IIIM Jammu, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, who additionally chairs IIIM-TBI, highlighted the necessity to combine analysis with market-driven functions. He pressured the significance of areas similar to tissue tradition, fermentation know-how and bio-based product growth, stating that the park ought to act as a bridge between scientific analysis and trade, enabling startups to scale up commercially.
Commissioner/Secretary, Science and Technology Department, Babila Rakwal emphasised the necessity for correct knowledge assortment and policy-oriented reporting to help future planning and decision-making on the Government stage.
Officials urged that structured engagement with universities and analysis establishments would assist construct a powerful pipeline of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Discussions additionally coated utilisation fashions, funding construction, timelines and talent growth initiatives. The assembly concluded that with correct coordination and adherence to timelines, the biotech park at Ghatti Kathua can change into a key driver of biotechnology-led industrial development within the area.