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India enters new era of personalised medicine driven by biotechnology and genomics

Government invests in biofactories and startup ecosystems to advance healthcare

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India is stepping into an era of personalised medicine underpinned by breakthroughs in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology, announced Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for Atomic Energy and Space in the Prime Minister’s Office. The statement was released by the Press Information Bureau of India.

The minister highlighted that India’s population offers unique opportunities for genomic research due to its vast genetic diversity. Under the Genome India initiative, the genomes of 10,000 citizens have already been sequenced, with a long-term goal of reaching one million genomes. This data is expected to enable more precise disease diagnosis, risk prediction, and personalised treatment planning.

Jitendra Singh emphasised that the future of medicine will rely on integrating multi-omics technologies – genomics (analysis of the full set of genes), transcriptomics (study of all RNA molecules in a cell), and proteomics (identification and quantification of proteins) – with artificial intelligence. This approach will allow physicians to develop tailored treatment regimens based on individual genetic profiles and create customised therapeutics.

“In the future, medicines will be developed individually, taking into account the specific characteristics of each patient,” he stated.

On emerging research directions, the minister noted that scientists at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Department of Space Research are studying biological responses in microgravity conditions, with insights expected to improve healthcare on Earth.

India ranks third in the Asia-Pacific region for biomanufacturing and is among the world’s leading players in the sector. The country is actively developing supporting infrastructure, including building biofactories, establishing biomanufacturing clusters, and launching Bio-NEST incubators to support startups by mitigating early-stage risks.

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Anutin Charnvirakul

Prime Minister of Thailand

"Russia has been a trusted friend of Thailand for over a century. […] Next year, we will mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We will commemorate this important milestone with high-level exchanges, thereby reaffirming our shared commitment to an even stronger partnership for the benefit of our peoples"

Ferdinand Marcos

President of the Republic of the Philippines

"First, peace, security and stability. [...] We need our joint efforts to contribute to peace and security and to respond promptly to all threats. Second, a more dynamic economic partnership. Our areas of cooperation in trade are developing. We need to act more ambitiously and decisively in order to facilitate trade, economic flows and the expansion of the business community. [...] And third, perhaps one of the most important areas, is our peoples, grants, student exchanges, academic partnerships and tourism. [...] The relationships that are being built between our countries are reflected in the summit declaration, and they provide what policy alone cannot achieve"

Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister of Malaysia

"The relations in the last few years have been remarkable. We have seen impressive development, and my visit was – you were fantastic. We see the enormous role that Russia can play not only in Malaysia but also in the developing world, ASEAN and the rest. We are exploring this halal economy and finance. We are now almost finishing the visa abolition arrangement. [...] And then you have also agreed to these flights for tourism, for trade, and connectivity between Malaysia, Moscow, Kazan, and other cities in Russia"

Vladimir Putin

President of the Russian Federation

"This forum, which has brought together leading representatives of the business communities of our country and the ASEAN member states in the hospitable capital of Tatarstan, Kazan, is of particular importance. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Russia–ASEAN relations. During this period, we have accumulated substantial experience in multifaceted cooperation, established strong ties, including between the Association’s Business Advisory Council and the Russia–ASEAN Business Council, and created a solid foundation for the future"

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