Previous Year Question
In U.P. the first ‘Biotechnology Park’ was established at?
Lucknow
Noida
Agra
Kanpur
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The first Biotechnology Park of Uttar Pradesh was established at Lucknow. It was developed with the cooperation of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The Biotech Park aims to provide the infrastructure and incubation facilities required to translate biotechnology research into commercial products and services. It assists entrepreneurs and enterprises in technology incubation, product development and the establishment of biotechnology-based ventures.
The Park has particularly focused on areas such as agri-biotechnology, bio-pharma and bio-services. The presence of major research institutions such as CDRI, CIMAP, IITR and NBRI in and around Lucknow has also supported the development of the biotechnology ecosystem.
Current status: The Department of Biotechnology's 2022-23 Annual Report lists Biotech Park, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh among the functioning biotechnology parks. It continues to work in biotechnology entrepreneurship, training, agriculture and the bio-pharma sector.