"The North East Region of India is a treasure house of plant, animal and microbial resources. The biodiversity of the region includes not only tropical and sub-tropical biota but those of temperate and alpine regions due to its altitudinal gradient. The Himalayan Bio-resource Mission, a flagship initiative of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India was launched in the year 2021. Department of Biotechnology have been at the forefront of funding research in Himalayan Region of India to scientifically address challenges specific to these regions. The Aim of the Call is to invite and support “translational and transformative proposals creating opportunities for increasing productivity in the region."