The annual event would be jointly organised by the Telangana Industries department in partnership with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations and the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council, according to an official release.
Telangana Minister for Industries and Commerce and Information Technology, K T Rama Rao launched the website of Bio Asia 2017 at the Secretariat today.
The Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce and Energy Arvind Kumar, and Managing Director of Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation, Narasimha Reddy were among those present on the occasion.
This edition of Bio Asia with its theme "Power of the Past, Forces of the Future" resonates with the threshold at which the Indian life sciences sector is currently situated, he said, adding that considerable progress has been achieved, but much more is needed to continue fueling the growth of the industry.
"Bio Asia presents a great opportunity to build key relationships, partnerships and channels which will enable to usher in the new era of the life sciences industry in Telangana, in India and in the world," the minister added.