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India Strengthens Biomanufacturing and Gene Therapy Capabilities

Strategic Insights

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India's biomanufacturing sector stands at rank 3 in the Asia-Pacific region and rank 12 globally, with pharma exports expected to cross $30 billion this year. The country's bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in 2014 to nearly $170 billion today, and is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030. The number of biotech startups has increased from just 50 in 2014 to over 11,000 today.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR) has completed India's first-in-human gene therapy trial for Hemophilia A, a landmark achievement in the field of gene therapy.
  • CSCR's approach using lentiviral vectors has expanded patient eligibility and shown sustained Factor VIII expression with no bleeding episodes.
  • The new 42-bed Medium-Cost Private Ward in the Department of Psychiatry at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, has been designed to serve patients across socioeconomic groups.
  • The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has contributed to India's growth in biotechnology, with significant breakthroughs in vaccine development and antibiotic creation.
  • India's innovation ecosystem is being strengthened by policies such as the BioE3 policy, BIRAC's public-private model, and the National Research Foundation with 70% non-government funding.
  • The DBT budget has risen from Rs1,500 crore to nearly Rs7,000 crore, with over 55% of patents now filed by Indian residents.

Statistics:

  • India's pharma exports are expected to cross $30 billion this year.
  • India's bioeconomy has grown from $10 billion in 2014 to nearly $170 billion today.
  • India's bioeconomy is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030.
  • The number of biotech startups in India has increased from just 50 in 2014 to over 11,000 today.
  • Gross Expenditure on R&D has doubled from Rs60,000 crore to Rs1,27,000 crore.
  • The DBT budget has risen from Rs1,500 crore to nearly Rs7,000 crore.
  • Over 55% of patents are now filed by Indian residents.

Sources:

  • "Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurates 10th Annual Cell and Gene Therapy Symposium organised by CCSR" (Contify.com)
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