Programmes & Schemes

Societal Programme for Rural Development

In rural areas for dissemination and use of biotechnological process and tools and for creation of new employment avenues, training and demonstration, projects were supported in various states. Few major projects were supported in an integrated manner utilising the bio-resources available as ‘Bio-village’ have been supported. Some of the highlights of these projects are Biological Pest Control, Sericulture, Pisciculture, Health, Fish Culture in Horticulture Ponds.

Programme Type: Societal Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India

Eligibility: Faculties and scientists of any university or organisation

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