ANNUAL REPORT - Department of Biotechnology

Xanthomonas nematophila have been identified. A
HCV test based on designer diagnostic HCV multiepitope
protein developed by the centre has been
marketed in India. Three workshops were organized
in the field of malaria, virology and plant
transformation. An International symposium on
tuberculosis research was also organized. Two
patents have been field.
Administration and Finance
The Administration Division in the Department of
Biotechnology provides assistance through
infrastructure, logistical support and human resource
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management to enhance its performance. It
effectively utilises the inherent employee skills to
achieve both long term and short-term goals of the
Department. It provides training and development
opportunities to improve the employee skills,
improves working environment and thus increases
the job satisfaction of the personnel. The vigilance
section ensures that the officers and the staff in this
department take quick and correct decisions, which
ultimately translates into benefit to the Nation as it
enhances the perception of India on the international
platform.