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The BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI), recently inaugurated in Mohali, Punjab, is India's first national institute dedicated to biomanufacturing in the agri-food sector.

Formed from the merger of the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), BRIC-NABI aims to advance biotechnology solutions for sustainable agriculture and food security.

Its initiatives include developing bio-based products like biofertilizers, biopesticides, and alternative proteins to improve crop yields and reduce dependency on chemical inputs.

A significant highlight was the establishment of the BioNest Incubation Centre, designed as a collaborative hub for industry partnerships, innovation, and public-private initiatives to nurture startups.

The BioNEST BRIC-NABI Incubation Center aims to empower local youth, women, and farmers by supporting startups in agriculture, food, and bioprocessing, bridging research with industry for faster commercialization of agri-food innovations.

Conclusion:

The establishment of the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute marks a pivotal step in India’s journey toward an integrated, science-powered economy, aligned with the Modi government’s ambitious development goals.

Through initiatives like BioE3 (biotechnology in the service of the economy, employment, and the environment) and BioNest, India positions itself not only as a knowledge leader but as a dynamic incubator of innovation that is ready to contribute to sustainable growth worldwide.

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