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As evident world over, biological resources would be the most important feed stock of bio-industrial revolution. Rules and regulations for the new patent regime especially in biotechnological innovations and need for protecting our national biodiversity and intensification of research and development in all areas of modern biology would be the priorities. The Department of Biotechnology through its multifaceted approach in furthering advanced research in modern biology has given a definite thrust to the sectors of agriculture, human health, livestock, environment and industrial development. This book contains judiciously selected material on diverse issues pertaining to Biotechnology viz. Advisory committees; Research and development; Biotech product/ Process development; HRD; Centres of excellence and Biotech facilities; Biotechnology Information System network; International collaboration programmes; Autonomous institutions, etc.