Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology
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India’s first-of-its-kind state-of-the-art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory opened at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad.
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh formally inaugurated the laboratory here on Saturday. The cutting-edge facility of Animal BioBank, spread over 9,300 sq ft and constructed at a cost of ₹1.85 crore, will focus on regenerative medicine and cellular therapies for livestock.
Equipped with a stem cell culture unit, 3D bioprinter, bacterial culture lab, cryostorage, autoclave rooms, advanced air handling systems and uninterrupted power backup, the laboratory will advance research in disease modelling, tissue engineering and reproductive biotechnology.
With support from the National Biopharma Mission (NBM) of DBT–BIRAC, the facility will be expanded to enable biobanking of animal stem cells and their derivatives, according to a release.
Published on August 9, 2025
