Biotechnology Social Development Awards 2019

Biotechnology Social Development Awards 2019

About Biotechnology Social Development Awards 2019

Biotechnology has immense potential to improve the lives of people especially the socially and economically weaker sections of the society. There are many dedicated individuals and organizations who have brought a positive change in the community through various technological interventions in the areas of livelihood generation, healthcare and hygiene improvement, education and advocacy, skill development and bio-entrepreneurship. In an attempt to recognize such, individuals/ organizations, Department of Biotechnology invites applications for ‘Biotechnology Social Development Awards’ from Government / Non for the year 2019. The applicant must be a Extension Scientist/ Teacher/ NGO received the award earlier are not eligible to apply. 03 awards are conferred annually 02 in the ‘Individual’ category and 01 for ‘Organisation’. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs along with a citation and trophy.

Soft copies (.pdf) of the complete application and 1 hard copy in the prescribed format (Annexure I), duly signed and sealed with the supporting documents may be mailed to

Dr. Garima Gupta Scientist ‘E’ Program Officiwe
Biotechnology Based Programs For Societal Development,
Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Block-3 5th Floor
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003

Email: garima.g(at)nic.in
With a copy to ayushman.ghosh(at)dbt.nic.in

Last Date for Submission of Application (via email): 15th October,2020

Information Document

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