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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Research Councils UK (RCUK) India have agreed to work together in areas such as climate change and agriculture, antimicrobial resistance and vaccine development. The letter of intent for this new initiative, which was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK, was signed by the Prof Vijay Raghavan, Secretary, DBT, and Prof Jane Elliott, RCUK’s International Lead and Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) on November 19, 2015.
Prof Vijay Raghavan commented, “Collaborations between extraordinary scientists such as Dr J C Bose and Sir Walter Raleigh were followed in institutions building udders under the leadership of those such as Homi Bhaba who were trained in the UK. Support by organisations like the British Council and Department of Science and Technology for exchange programmes have led to bonding and exchange of ideas, which then developed into major collaborative programmes. We are moving on those foundations to develop new programmes which India should take up in collaboration with the UK.”
Since 2008, RCUK India has facilitated an impressive portfolio of joint research between DBT and partner Research Councils in the UK. The DBT-RCUK joint research programmes contribute significantly towards cutting edge research in the areas of life sciences, biotechnology and interdisciplinary research that addresses global challenges - such as food security, energy, health and well-being.
Research Councils UK India, launched in 2008, brings together the best researchers in the UK and India through high-quality, high-impact research partnerships. RCUK India, based at the British High Commission in New Delhi, has facilitated co-funded initiatives between the UK, India and third parties exceeding Pound 200 million. The research collaborations are often closely linked with UK and Indian industry partners, with more than 90 partners involved in the research. RCUK India is actively involved in co-funded research activities with seven major Indian research funders on a wide array of research themes addressing global challenges.
Prof Vijay Raghavan commented, “Collaborations between extraordinary scientists such as Dr J C Bose and Sir Walter Raleigh were followed in institutions building udders under the leadership of those such as Homi Bhaba who were trained in the UK. Support by organisations like the British Council and Department of Science and Technology for exchange programmes have led to bonding and exchange of ideas, which then developed into major collaborative programmes. We are moving on those foundations to develop new programmes which India should take up in collaboration with the UK.”
Since 2008, RCUK India has facilitated an impressive portfolio of joint research between DBT and partner Research Councils in the UK. The DBT-RCUK joint research programmes contribute significantly towards cutting edge research in the areas of life sciences, biotechnology and interdisciplinary research that addresses global challenges - such as food security, energy, health and well-being.
Research Councils UK India, launched in 2008, brings together the best researchers in the UK and India through high-quality, high-impact research partnerships. RCUK India, based at the British High Commission in New Delhi, has facilitated co-funded initiatives between the UK, India and third parties exceeding Pound 200 million. The research collaborations are often closely linked with UK and Indian industry partners, with more than 90 partners involved in the research. RCUK India is actively involved in co-funded research activities with seven major Indian research funders on a wide array of research themes addressing global challenges.