# Dr. Jitendra Singh

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: 14th Foundation Day — Celebration of 15 years of service with ₹4,200 crore funding milestone achieved.
- **2012**: Ecosystem Expansion — Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission to scale biotech innovation.
- **2011**: BIRAC Inception — Established as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### BIRAC Invests ₹4,200 Crore to Scale India’s Biotech Startup Ecosystem
2026-03-20 00:13:29 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing it has facilitated over ₹4,200 crore in funding to 15 lakh innovators and startups. This massive public investment has established 100 bio-incubators and over 1 million square feet of specialized space, positioning India as a global leader in biotech innovation.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/birac-india-biotech-funding-milestone

### India's ₹10,372-Crore AI Mission to Power Next Agricultural Revolution
2026-02-23 00:08:43 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has positioned artificial intelligence as the central pillar of India's agricultural strategy, backed by a ₹10,372-crore sovereign investment. The initiative introduces 'Agri Param,' a domain-specific AI model supporting 22 languages to bridge the information gap for 600 million farmers.
Full story: https://getbiobrief.com/story/india-ai-mission-agriculture-revolution-2026

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