Major Achievements

Support to 11 medical colleges in NER to create an environment of training and research in Medical Biotechnology DBT has invested an amount of ₹ 40.00 crores during a period of 5 years. The medical diagnostic facilities at these institutions are open to the patients and these facilities conducted 4.79 lakhs pathology/haematological and microbiological tests in different types of diseases. More than 110 papers published in peer-reviewed journals. Hundred and ten personnel trained in the project. Support to Star Colleges Fifteen colleges have been recognized so far as Star Colleges in NER. DBT invested more than ₹ 2.50 crores in last three years. Under this programme, colleges get enhanced lab infrastructure and mentoring by leading scientists and Fellows of various National Academies. Biotechnology Labs in Senior Secondary schools (BLiSS) programme DBT has established Biotechnology Labs at 88 Senior Secondary Schools from NER under BLiSS programme. An amount of ₹ 2.20 crores has been spent to create laboratory infrastructure at senior secondary school level. This programme is first of its kind in India.