DBT Announces Bio-AI Hubs For Genomics

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said at the India AI Impact Summit on Feb 19, 2026 that the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC will establish 'Bio-AI Mulankur' hubs in 2026 to integrate AI-based predictions, lab validation, and data analytics for genomics, synthetic biology and Ayurveda research. He said DBT's AI-driven genome sequencing and projects like InTGS and GenomeIndia are enabling faster drug-resistance detection and personalised medicine.
Scoring Rationale
Official DBT announcement and strong AI-genomics relevance drive score, but limited global novelty and national scope constrain impact.
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