17 July 2026

NITI Aayog proposal for BioEconomy Growth Fund

This is a flagship NITI Aayog report proposing a major national policy and a specific financial mechanism (BioEconomy Growth Fund) to drive a critical sector, making it highly likely to be asked in the context of economic growth and S&T development.

Questions

1. Discuss the significance of the proposed 'BioEconomy Growth Fund' in bridging the 'valley of death' for India's biotechnology sector and its role in achieving the vision of a $2.6 trillion bioeconomy by 2047. 150 words
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2. To transform India into a global biotechnology powerhouse, a mission-mode approach is essential. Analyze the role of the proposed National BioMissions in integrating research, manufacturing, and regulatory reforms to enhance India's competitive edge in the global bioeconomy. 250 words
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Prelims

1. The 'valley of death' in the context of the NITI Aayog biotechnology roadmap refers to:

   1. A The lack of skilled labor in the pharmaceutical sector
   2. B The decline in funding for basic academic research
   3. C The gap between proof-of-concept research and commercial-scale manufacturing
   4. D The regulatory hurdles in international patent filing

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the six proposed National BioMissions mentioned in the NITI Aayog roadmap?

   1. A AgriBio 2.0
   2. B GeneIndia
   3. C SpaceBio Dynamics
   4. D One Health Grid