PG Diploma in Biotechnology, Law and Policy
Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and India is among
the top 12 destinations. Biotechnology applies to development of products and technologies useful in a broad range of sectors like agriculture, environment, health, fuel etc. Biotechnology contributes directly or indirectly towards human welfare and their
growing needs. Where technological indulgence into biological resources can create wonderful products and opportunities, it can also lead to hazards beyond comprehension. Hence, regulating this science of discovery is important for a safe world. This course
would discuss the areas which are less discussed with respect to biotechnology, environment, IPR and science. This course would take a holistic approach to make the students aware of the legal aspects of biotechnology. The purpose of the Diploma Course is
to impart knowledge and understanding of law related to biotechnology in the country and the world and to deliver time bound inputs focusing on various technical developments and emerging legal issues and challenges associated with biotechnology, related law
and public policy. The course is a weekend year long course with Objectives as under:
Generating awareness amongst different stakeholders of biotechnology which primarily includes, but is not limited to, researchers, at various levels in different government and private organizations of the state. Awareness is believed to be necessary to
undertake responsible research. Training researchers into the process of government approval for biotechnology research, products or processes and the scientific data and other requirements for the approval. This helps in preparing the appropriate proposal at appropriate time and obtaining
relevant government approval for methodical study. Examine the emerging social and economic issues arising from the use of new biotechnologies from a legal and ethical perspective and share current trends and essential elements of ethics, legal issues, and regulations.
To provide a forum for multidisciplinary dialogue and reflection between lawyers, ethicists, bio scientists, clinicians, policy makers and other stakeholders.
Explore related areas such as law and genetics, research on human tissues and stem cells, biosecurity, biobanks and gene patents.
Act as a forum for exchange of ideas between bio scientists, lawyers, bioethicists, policy makers, the biotech industry and other stakeholders.
Coordinator: Dr. Snehal Bagatharia , Joint Director, Human Resource development cells
[HRD]
Email: jdhrdbtm@gujarat.gov.in
Nodal Officer PG Diploma Course: Mr. Rahul Kharadi, Deputy Manager
Email: biotechlaw.pgdp@gmail.com;
dymnbtm7@gujarat.gov.in;
