Has the State Government identified specific sectors to leverage the existing strengths in AP and leapfrog in biotech?
The AP government has been encouraging pharma and biotech sectors to leverage the existing strengths in AP. Vaccines and recombinant DNA products in health care, nutraceuticals and medicinal plant formulations are some of the areas that have been identified as key sectors for growth and long-term development. This apart, contract research and clinical trials also have good promise. What are the Governments plans to provide the latest infrastructure and incubator facilities to biotech entrepreneurs? The Government of Andhra Pradesh has special plans to provide the latest infrastructure in the form of uninterrupted water and electricity supplies to the Biotech and Knowledge Parks. A dedicated sub-station has been erected in the Genome Valley for uninterrupted electricity. Fast track roads have been laid connecting the Genome Valley to other parts of the city. Indias first biotech incubator has been established in SP Biotech Park in Genome Valley with an outlay of Rs 22.50 crore in associ
