On the occasion of the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the Ministry of Science & Technology launched “SUJVIKA”, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal. The portal has been developed in collaboration with industry partner Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE).
About SUJVIKA
It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform designed to provide authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured and user-friendly format.
It offers:
- Sector-wise insights into biotechnology imports
- Data on:
- Biochemical products
- Industrial enzymes
- Other biotech products
Key Objectives
- Identify high-value and high-volume biotech imports
- Assess India’s import dependency in biotechnology
- Support prioritisation of indigenisation efforts
- Guide R&D planning and investment decisions
- Enable evidence-based policymaking
Target Beneficiaries
The portal is intended to support:
- Researchers
- Biotech startups
- Industry stakeholders
- Policymakers
It facilitates better strategic planning for domestic biomanufacturing.
Significance
- Strengthens India’s bioeconomy strategy
- Promotes import substitution in biotechnology
- Encourages public–private partnerships
- Enhances data-driven decision-making
- Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in life sciences