Mapping BITP Landscape

Mapping Biotech Industrial
Training Programme Landscape

Industry Profiles
2007-2016
G7 Synergon Pvt. Ltd.
123
Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
124
GCC Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
126
Genotypic Technology
128
Green Gold Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
130
Helix BioGenesis Pvt. Ltd.
135
Hindustan Bioenergy Ltd.
137
Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Government of India
Bigtec Private Ltd.
75
Biocon Ltd.
76
Biological E Ltd.
78
Bioserve Biotechnologies
80
Cavin Kare Pvt. Ltd.
85
Cellzyme Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
87
Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
89
Chimera Gentec Pvt. Ltd.
91
Clonz Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
93
Codon Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
95
Crams Technologies
98
ABC Genomics India Pvt. Ltd.
35
A G Biotech Laboratories Ltd.
37
Aditya Biotech Lab Research Pvt. Ltd.
39
Advanta Ltd.
41
Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.
42
Amar Immunodiagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
43
Anil Bioplus Ltd.
44
Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
45
Apt Software Avenues Pvt. Ltd.
47
ARA Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
48
Arbro Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
49
Aristogene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
51
ARKRAY Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
53
Ashmar IP Technology & Research Pvt. Ltd. 54

I&B Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
141
Imgenex India Pvt. Ltd.
143
Incozen Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.
145
Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
56
Aurigene Discovery Technologies
59
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
61
Azyme Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
63
Bangalore Biotech Lab. Pvt. Ltd.
67
Bejo Sheetal Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
69
Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd.
70
Bhat Bio Tech India Pvt. Ltd.
71
Bharat Immunologicals and

Biologicals Corporation Ltd.
73
Indo American Hybrid Seeds India Pvt. Ltd. 147

Indovax Private Ltd.
149
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
151
Invictus Oncology Pvt. Ltd.
153
Invitrogen BioServices India Pvt. Ltd.
154
Izene Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
155
Dabur Research Foundation
101
Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
103
Devleela Biotechs
104
DrG Wellness Pvt. Ltd.
106
DSM India Pvt. Ltd.
108
DSR Genome Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
110
Jai Biotech Industries
159
Jay Research & Biotech India Pvt. Ltd.
161
Eminent Biosciences
115
Jk Agri Genetics Ltd.
163
Enzene Biosciences Ltd.
117
Jubilant Biosys Ltd.
165
ExCel Matrix Biological Devices Pvt. Ltd. 119
Compiled & Edited

Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser, DBT
Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL

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2007-2016
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Message
Mapping BITP
Industry
Landscape
BITP
Landscape
Feedback
Mechanism
Biotechnology
Industry in India:
Status
Industry
Profiles
Dr. Harsh Vardhan

Minister
Science & Technology
and Earth Sciences
Room No. 209, Anusandhan
Bhawan, Rafi Marg, Delhi-110001,
Tel: 011-23316766, 23714230,
Fax: 011-23316745,
Email: dr.harshvardhan@nic.in
01 Mapping BITP Landscape
Message by Honble Union Minister

Dr. Harsh Vardhan
MESSAGE
Integrated Human Resource Development programme of Department of Biotechnology
is a flagship programme and caters to requirement of well trained manpower for R&D,
teaching and industry. Emphasis of the programme is on quality trained manpower
which is ensured by judicious selection of universities based on in-house expertise and
infrastructure, selection of best students on all India basis, framing of model course
curriculum and provision of liberal grants for hands-on experience to students.
To create industry ready manpower by bridging the skill gaps of students produced by
our universities, the Department initiated unique, innovative programme known as
Biotech Industrial Training Programme in 1993-94. Every year, around 700 students
are being trained in over 150 industries. This programme fits in the mandate of skill
development mission announced by Honble Prime Minister of India.
I am extremely happy that Department is bringing out a Directory of Biotech industries
involved in Industrial Training Programme, which will cover details of over 150
companies. I am sure, this Directory would be very useful to our student community
exploring career options.
I congratulate the Department for taking this initiative and wish success to this
important endeavour.
(Dr. Harsh Vardhan)
Mapping BITP Landscape 02
Shri Y. S. Chowdary
Minister of State
Science & Technology
and Earth Sciences
Room No. 207, Anusandhan
Bhawan, Rafi Marg, Delhi-110001,
Tel: 011-23316766, 23714230,
Fax: 011-23316745,
Email: ys.chowdary@sansad.nic.in
Message by Honble Minister of State

Shri Y. S. Chowdary
MESSAGE
To meet the requirements of well trained manpower in multidisciplinary area of
biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) conceived an integrated human
resource development programme comprising of post-graduate teaching programmes
in biotechnology, oversees associateship for training of Indian scientists in leading
oversees laboratories, training of mid-career scientists and faculty in advanced
techniques and fellowships for doctoral and post-doctoral research. Realising the need
to produce industry-ready manpower and to bridge skill gaps of students produced by
our universities and those required by the industry, DBT initiated biotech industrial
training programme in 1993-94. The programme picked up momentum from 2007-08
after introduction of bench-fee for the trainer companies.
I am extremely happy that DBT is bringing out Directory of Biotech Industries involved
in Industrial Training Programme. This publication would cover details of around 150
industries and would be extremely valuable for students looking for career options in
biotech industries and would also showcase different industries. I compliment the
DBT for bringing out this publication for the benefit of student community.
(Shri Y. S. Chowdary)
Dr. K. VijayRaghavan
Secretary
Ministry of Science & Technology,
Block-2, 7th Floor C.G.O. Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Tel: 011-24362950, 24362881,
Fax: 011-24360747,
Email: vijay.dbt@nic.in
Message by Secretary
Dr. K. VijayRaghavan
MESSAGE
Integrated Human Resource Development programme is one of the pioneering
programmes of Department of Biotechnology and is credited to improve quality of
research in life sciences in general and biotechnology in particular. In fact, India is one
of the first few countries in the world to initiate post graduate teaching programme in
biotechnology way back in 1985-86. To help the students coming out of biotechnology
teaching programmes, in finding placement in biotech industries, the Deptt. initiated
Biotech Industrial Training Programme in 1993-94. The programme made a modest
beginning with few students being trained by biotech companies. Introduction of
bench fee as trainer fee to the companies provided a major fillip to the programme
leading to multi-fold expansion in number of students trained by a large number of
companies. I wish to convey our sincere thanks to Biotech Consortium India Limited
for providing logistic support for implementation of this programme.
This programme is very popular with the students, which is evident from large number
of applicants. I am extremely happy that my colleague Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser has
taken this initiative along with Dr. Purnima Sharma, MD, BCIL to compile Directory
of Industries involved in Biotech Industrial Training Programme. I am confident
that this publication would be very valuable resource for present and future students
looking for career options in industry. I wish this exercise great success.
(K. VijayRaghavan)
Prof. K.N. Ganesh

Professor & Director
Indian Institute of Science
Education and Research
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pune- 411008
Tel: 020-25908000/9,
Fax: 020-25908186
Email: director@iiserpune.ac.in
Message by Task Force Chairman

Prof. K.N. Ganesh
MESSAGE
It is my privilege to be associated with various initiatives taken by Department of
Biotechnology for meeting manpower requirements in the field of Biotechnology. The
integrated human resource development programme of Department of Biotechnology
is very well conceived and formulated after taking into consideration all aspects
such as demand and supply, requirement of trained manpower in specialised areas,
formulation of model course curricula and provision of expertise as well as funds for
administering quality training.
The forthcoming publication covering details of biotech companies involved in
Biotech Industrial Training Programme would not only showcase the strengths of
biotech companies but would also be invaluable resource for the students and research
community. I congratulate the Department for undertaking this mammoth exercise
for the benefit of student community and wish it all success.
(K. N. Ganesh)
Mapping BITP Industry Landscape

Biotech lndustry Landscape
Biotechnology has tremendous application in
agriculture, human health, sustainable environment
and energy to meet the needs of our growing
population by enhancing agricultural productivity,
new drugs, vaccines, diagnostics for detection of
diseases, environmentally sustainable development
by providing solutions for waste management and
alternate energy sources. The need for trained quality
manpower is one of pre requisites to address these
problems and find solutions.
1.
Need for Skilled Human Resource in

Biotechnology
Realising the need for well trained manpower in
multi-disciplinary and rapidly advancing area of
biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology
conceived an integrated manpower development
programme to cater to the needs of R&D, teaching
and production activities in the country. To encourage
biotechnology students to take up jobs in industry and
to reduce mismatch in skill sets of students produced
by universities and requirements of biotech industry,
the Department initiated unique and novel programme
of providing training to students in biotech industry.
This programme is one of its kind and has only one
similar programme of industrial apprenticeship offered
by National Research Council, Canada.
2.
Objectives of BITP
Core objectives of BITP are to:
v.
Provide practical exposure to biotech students in

industry
Orient students to the needs of industry
Enhance employability of students in industry
Provide an opportunity to trainer industries to assess
trainees for employment
Promote university and industry interaction
3.
Who can apply?
i.
Students with B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc. in

Biotechnology can apply.
Cut off percentage minimum 50% or equivalent.
Students with degree awarded in previous year or year
of application.
Students with result awaited can apply.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
ii.
iii.
iv.
4.
Mode of Advertisement
Advertisement in leading newspapers on all India basis
seeking requisition from companies for trainees and
applications from trainees.
5.
Selection of Candidates and Companies

Combined merit of online exam and interview for
selection of candidates. Companies selected on the
basis of number of seats available, requisitions
received, past experience and choice of candidates.
6.
Feedback and Evaluation

Monthly as well as final online feedback to be
submitted by trainees and trainer companies.
Candidates are required to submit project report on
the basis of which certificate is issued.
7.
Impact of the Programme

Biotech Industrial Training Programme has become
fairly popular with biotech students as well as
companies which is evident from increase in number
of applicants, representation of universities, increase
in number of trainer companies. Almost one third
of students are absorbed by the trainer companies on
completion of training. All major Biotech companies
in India are participating in the programme and the
programme is very beneficial for start-up companies as
it provides them trained manpower without additional
financial implication. This programme amply meets
the requirement of Skill India Programme mooted by
our Honble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji.
Need for Biotech Industry Directory

During interactions with students and faculty from
DBT supported post graduate teaching programmes as
well as applicants of Biotech Industrial programme in
last several years, it has been noted that awareness level
about status of biotech industry is very limited due to
limited access to the students. Although, limited information is available in annual biotechnology industry
surveys conducted by Association of Biotechnology Led
Enterprise (ABLE) and published by Biospectrum, websites of individual companies, but specific and authentic
information about biotech industries in India is not
easily available. Hence, this exercise was undertaken.
Methodology
Detailed questionnaire covering information on major
thrust of activities, annual turnover, expertise of
scientists, training offered, type of projects executed
etc. was designed and sent to biotech companies
involved in imparting training under Biotech
Industrial Training Programme during last 5 years.
For secrecy and confidentiality reasons, information
in few headings has not been provided by a few
companies. The information presented here is
compiled on the basis of specific information provided
by the companies or from the data submitted by them
to Biotech Consortium India Limited at the time of
submitting requisition of trainees.
on documentation has led to the present compilation.

Thanks are due to present and past HRD Task Force
Chairmen and Members, Experts involved in paper
setting, interviews, site visits as well as trainer
companies for providing valuable guidance to the
trainees. Efforts of Biotech Consortium India Limited
in smooth implementation of the programme are duly
acknowledged. We would fail in our duty if we did not
acknowledge efforts made by biotech companies in
providing the data in a timely manner. Sincere thanks
are due to Mrs. Rita Bhatla and Shri Rakesh in
typing the manuscript and compiling the tabulated
information.
Acknowledgements
We wish to acknowledge the foresight and vision
of our founder Secretary, Dr. S. Ramachandran for
conceiving the integrated manpower development programme. The need for Biotech Industrial Training Programme was identified by Dr.Manju Sharma and this
programme was initiated. The programme reached
greater heights during the tenure of Dr. M.K. Bhan as
expansion of programme to all biotech students and
introduction of bench fee greatly enhanced its outreach. Constant guidance and encouragement from
Dr. K. VijayRaghavan, Secretary, DBT with emphasis
Dr. Suman Govil

Adviser, DBT
Dr. Purnima Sharma

Managing Director, BCIL
BITP Landscape
Biotech Industrial Training Programme/Finishing Schools
Department of Biotechnology initiated an integrated
manpower development programme in 1985-86 to
cater to the requirements of trained manpower for
R&D, teaching and industrial activities. India is one
of the first few countries in the world to initiate post
graduate teaching programme in biotechnology as
early as 1985-86. These programmes were expanded
to cover specialised manpower requirements in
biotechnology such as agricultural, environment,
marine, medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary etc. and
70 universities are involved in imparting M.Sc./M.
Tech./M.V.Sc./M.Sc.(Ag.) biotechnology. These
programmes have played a catalytic role and several
private and public sector universities and their
affiliated colleges have initiated undergraduate and
post graduate teaching programmes in biotechnology.
To encourage biotechnology students to take up
jobs in industry and to bridge the gap in skill sets of
students produced by universities and those required
by industry, Department of Biotechnology conceived
a unique, innovative programme named as Biotech
Industrial Training Programme (BITP) in 1993-94.
The Department is facilitating industrial exposure to
biotechnology students in leading industries for a
period of 6 months. This programme is mutually
beneficial for trainees and trainer companies as it
provides an opportunity for students to upgrade their
skills and understand the industry environment as well
as companies to select their prospective manpower
for suitable employment. The only other similar
programme is industrial apprenticeship offered by
National Research Council (NRC), Canada. The
Department is implementing this programme through
Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL).
To begin with, students coming out of DBT
sponsored teaching programmes only were eligible
for BITP. Requisitions for number of trainees and
specialisation as well as qualification requirement were
sought from biotech companies and students were also
required to fill application forms. The Department had
made provision for stipend to the trainees. The well
established companies were guarded in seeking
number of trainees and the programme was well
received by start-up companies as it provided trained
manpower to them without any additional financial
commitment. Subsequently, the programme was
expanded to cover students coming out of biotechnology teaching programme from any university in
the country and eligibility was extended to include
B.Tech./B.E from 2007. To attract industries to
participate in this training programme and to offer
training to larger number of students, trainer fee
named as Bench Fee of Rs. 50,000/- per candidate
was also introduced. This led to quantum jump in
number of trainees from 5 in 1993-94 to 585 in 201314 as well as number of industries involved in training
from 3 in 1993-94 to 153 in 2012-13. This programme
has continuously improved and evolved based on the
feedback from different stakeholders such as trainees,
trainer companies and experts involved in selection.
Online Test
To expand outreach of this programme, online exam

in multiple batches was introduced at different centres
across the country from 2012-13 for shortlisting of
candidates. Interview-cum counselling sessions for
prospective trainees are organised in different centres
across the country.
Verification of Documents
Verification of documents of trainees is carried out

at interview centres.
Ph.D and use this training as a stop gap arrangement

till they clear fellowship exam and Ph.D registration
formalities. As industries invest lot of their time,
manpower and infrastructure, they prefer to retain the
trainees.
Selection Committee Meetings
Trend Analysis
An analysis of number of applicants from 2007-08
to 2014-15 shows considerable increase in number
of candidates applying for BITP specially from
2007-08 to 2010-11. Slight decrease in number of
applicants from 2011-12 is due to restriction in
eligibility to candidates who are passing out in the
year of application and one year before. Analysis
of candidates selected and trained under BITP
brings out that only around 70% selected candidates
undertake training which could be due to clearing
fellowship exam and opting for Ph.D., admission
in higher education, opportunity abroad or personal
reasons.
Trend Analysis of Candidates Selected
502
590
781
528
778
2012 - 2013
2501
534
2014 - 2015
1225
2524
650
1006
701
1069
2011 - 2012
2419
2013 - 2014
2009 - 2010
1219
687
2902
2972
652
585
790
2461
2008 - 2009
2010 - 2011
1248
1234
396
1210
587
955
2160
2007 - 2008
505
No. of trainees
Trained
748
no. of candidates
selected
3062
No. of candidates
shortlisted
4230
NO. of Applications
Received
1537
Fig. 1
3670
Selection Committee comprises of experts from

academia, trainer companies and implementing
agencies such as DBT and BCIL. Based on number of
seats available, final selection of trainees on the basis
of combined merit list of online exam and interview
is made. In addition to selection, experts offer counselling to candidates and help them in taking correct
career decisions including choice making, preparation
of bio-data, group discussion, presentation etc. Students are also advised to improve their communication
skills, reasoning ability, application of knowledge and
networking with present and past biotech students.
To enhance accountability and to improve discipline
resulting in optimum output of the programme, an
online monthly feedback system has been evolved for
trainees as well as trainers. Feedback from trainers
and trainees is carefully analysed to take appropriate
remedial measures. In case of serious complaints from
students, attempts are made to resolve the issues in
consultation with trainer companies or an alternate
placement is offered. This is also kept in mind to
decide number of trainees to be offered to a particular
company in subsequent years. Similarly, feedback from
companies is conveyed to the students.
An analysis of feedback of trainees indicates that a
large number of trainees are requesting for
stipend increase (more so after revision of JRF/SRF
rates as eligibility qualification is same for both),
provision for accommodation by the trainer company
as students are not provided training in their desired
place(residentce/ hometown), increase of duration
from 6 months to 1 year and help in placement after
training.
An analysis of feedback of trainer companies
includes suggestions such as enhanced participation of
company representatives in selection process, increase
in monthly stipend for trainees, increase in bench fee
for trainer companies, increase in duration, ensuring
discipline by trainees and to encourage trainees to join
jobs and not opt for Ph.D as several trainees opt for
Candidates Selected and Trained
1867
1.
2015 - 2016
2.
Universities Represented
4.
An analysis of data from 2007-08 to 2014-15 with

respect to universities from where the applicants have
benefitted under the BITP shows consistent increase.
This also signifies that outreach of this programme has
considerably increased over the last few years.
UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED 2007- 2015
141
153
127
163
139
135
Number of trainees requisitioned by companies

involved in BITP have considerably increased in the
last few years. Analysis of data for number of trainees
requested vs. provided in last 5 years shows a huge gap
in demand and supply (Fig. 4 on page 19)
5.
Fig. 2
122
101
Demand of BITP trainees by

Companies vs. Supply
Location wise analysis of companies

involved in BITP
Location wise analysis of companies involved in
BITP from 2007-08 to 2014-15 (Fig. 5 on page 20)
has highlighted Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi as core
hubs of biotech companies.
Location Wise analysis of Companies

2007- 2015
Fig. 6
23
2007-08
3.
20
2008-09
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
26
2009-10
Participating Companies
34
2010-11
125 to 150 biotech companies are involved in offering

training to BITP trainees. Enhanced interest from
companies can be attributed to growing awareness
about relevance of BITP in bridging skill gaps and
to create manpower to meet their specialised needs.
Introduction of bench fee has also been welcomed as
a pro-active step by the companies to partially meet
training costs and has encouraged them to come forward and join hands with DBT in offering training to
candidates in areas of their domain expertise.
2011-12
27
2012-13
25
34
2013-14
BANGALORE
29
2014-15
2007-08
12
17
2008-09
25
2009-10
28
2010-11
Participating companies 2007-15

Fig. 3
2011-12
37
2012-13
39
24
2013-14
146
127
102
114
156
HYDERABAD
136
2007-08
125
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
DELHI
10
2008-09
17
2009-10
16
2010-11
18
2011-12
18
2012-13
18
2014-15
154
19
2013-14
20
2014-15
20
23
07
2010-11
BiOSERVICES
56
38
05
2012-13
2013-14
13
2014-15
13
54
55
04
2007-08
2009-10
07
2010-11
07
45
HEALTHCARE
43
10
2013-14
55
04
2014-15
75
42
06
2012-13
CHENNAI
23
05
2009-10
MUMBAI + PUNE
15
45
03
2007-08
54
55
64
05
2008-09
BHUBANESWAR
2013-14
02
2014-15
02
06
10
BIOINFORMATICS
06
05
06
6.
07
07
03
2013-14
AHMEDABAD
08
05
2008-09
05
2014-15
Sector wise analysis of BITP companies from 2007-08

to 2014-15 shows major participation from companies
in health care followed by bio-services and bio-agri, as
expected.
02
02
Sector wise analysis of BITP companies

IPR
01
02
01
Sector Wise analysis of Companies

2007- 2015
Fig. 7
26
25
Bio-agri
02
31
03
28
29
35
37
35
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
7.
Gender wise distribution of trainees
Region wise distribution of trainees
A large number of female students are opting for BITP

which is evident from increase in number of female
students from 2007-08 to 2014-15.
2007- 2015
GENDER WISE DISTRBUTION OF TRAINEES

2007- 2015
Fig. 9
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
2007-08
77
NORTH
Fig. 8
MALE
228
SOUTH
FEMALE
339
308
254
WEST
194
166
EAST
45
WEST
46
2008-09
142
156
NORTH
268
SOUTH
2007 - 2008
2008 - 2009
456
444
EAST
WEST
359
231
206
196
2009 - 2010
32
46
2009-10
184
NORTH
257
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
39
2010-11
178
NORTH
383
348
202
25
EAST
186
371
SOUTH
WEST
33
70
2011-12
184
NORTH
2013 - 2014
8.
2014 - 2015
Region wise distribution of trainees

Region wise distribution of number of trainees, as
expected, corresponds to number of participating
companies in different regions of the country.
Maximum number of trainees have been trained in
South which is due to abundance of biotech companies
in Bangalore and Hyderabad region. Number of
trainees trained is maximum in south followed by
north, west and east.
347
SOUTH
EAST
58
WEST
61
2012-13
199
NORTH
229
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
72
90
2013-14
ACTIVITY wise distribution of trainees
NORTH
194
2007- 2015
SOUTH
197
Fig. 11
R&D
2014-15
75.3%
2012-13
114
PRODUCTION
2009-10
11.5%
2010-11
10.9%
2011-12
11.5%
2013-14
2007- 2015
2014-15
Fig. 10
2007-08
2008-09
QA/ QC
M.Tech.
475
394
9.0%
6.17%
5.6%
3.6%
9.5%
2009-10
6.9%
2010-11
6.8%
2011-12
455
427
15.8%
2012-13
Degree wise distribution of trainees
414
10.4%
2008-09
Analysis of educational background of BITP applicants

and trainees for 2007-08 to 2014-15 shows maximum
number of trainees as well as applicants with M.Sc.
487
16.9%
2007-08
Degree wise distribution
B.Tech.
73.0%
73.7%
2014-15
88
WEST
67.5%
2013-14
119
EAST
74.3%
2011-12
213
SOUTH
M.Sc.
76.2%
2009-10
2010-11
NORTH
9.
77.9%
2008-09
115
WEST
70.2%
2007-08
79
EAST
376
330
2012-13
11.9%
2013-14
12.0%
11.23%
2014-15
135
47
19
61
27
84
27
30
94
81
112
51
143
160
66
86
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
10.
2008-09
BIOINFOR-
2009-10
MATICS
2010-11
5.2%
1.6%
3.8%
4.8%
2011-12
Activity wise distribution

A large number of BITP applicants opt for training
in R&D. In fact, several applicants mistake BITP as a
substitute for practical training and wish to avail this
training to compensate for lack of practical training
in their educational institution. At times, lack of
awareness about other avenues such as quality control/
analysis, clinical trials, marketing, regulation could
also be one of the factors for not choosing these
options. Similar trend is also depicted in training
received by the BITP trainees as R&D leads the chart,
followed by production, QA/QC, Bioinformatics.
3.0%
2007-08
2012-13
2.2%
2013-14
2.0%
3.55%
2014-15
2007-08
1.3 %
2.0%
2008-09
IPR
2009-10
0.8 %
2010-11
1.5%
2011-12
0.9 %
2012-13
0.7%
2013-14
2014-15
1.0%
1.3 %
2.5%
2007-08
0.8%
2008-09
CLINICAL
2009-10
TRIALS
2010-11
0.5%
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRAINEES 2007-2015
1.9%
2012-13
2013-14
2.0%
2.43%
2014-15
0.5%
0.2%
MARKETING/ 2009-10
0.2%
1.1%
2011-12
0.2%
2012-13
0.2%
2013-14
1.49%
Candidates offered jobs by companies

An analysis of candidates trained vs. offered jobs by
companies indicates that 25 to 30% trainees secure
job in trainer company or some other company. In
fact, several times students do not take up jobs due
to fellowship for Ph.D being more lucrative in terms
of money as well as opportunity for upgrading qualification, unwillingness to take routine nature of jobs,
expected stagnation in job without Ph.D and high
expectations.
Candidates Trained vs Absorbed

2007- 2015
Fig. 12
534
502
505
585
590
650
652
CANDIDATES ABSORBED
164
153
203
196
149
129
132
396
138
190
174
84
Codon Biotech
Pvt Ltd
2014-15
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Bangalore Biotech
Labs Pvt Ltd
Biocon
Limited
1.0%
CANDIDATES TRAINED
Fig. 13
Auroprobe
Laboratories
MANAGEMENT 2010-11
11.
COMPANIES WHICH OFFERED TRAINING TO
1.7%
2011-12
2008-09
Maximum Trainees
Top 20 companies, which have offered training to
maximum number of trainees during 2007-2015
0.2%
2007-08
12.
80
Oncquest
Laboratories Ltd
71
Biological E
Limited
60
Dabur Research
Foundation
53
Tectona Biotech
Resource Centre
51
Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
48
Ara Healthcare
Pvt Ltd
46
Imgenex India
Pvt Ltd
42
IAHS India
Pvt Ltd
39
Asian Institute of
Gastroenterology
35
T Stanes and
Company Ltd
34
Wockhardt Ltd.
Biotech Park
31
Wockhardt Limited
Research Centre
30
Maharastra Hybrid
Seeds Company Ltd
29
Daiichi Sankyo India

Pharma P Ltd
27
Tropilite Foods
Pvt Ltd
27
Mediclone Biotech
Pvt. Ltd
26
13.
Maximum Trainees offered Jobs

Top 20 companies which have offered jobs to
maximum number of trainees during 2007-15
COMPANIES WHICH absorbed Maximum

NUMBER OF TRAINEES 2007-2015
Fig. 14
Bangalore Biotech
Labs Pvt Ltd
82
Codon Biotech
Private Limited
41
Auroprobe
Laboratories
37
Biocon
Limited
26
Biological E
Limited
26
Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd
19
Oncquest
Laboratories Ltd
18
Dabur Research
Foundation
17
Tectona Biotech
Resource Center
16
Imgenex India
Pvt. Ltd.
14
Ashmar IP Technology
& Research P Ltd.
13
Kilpest India
Limited
12
Aurigene Discovery
Technologies Limited
10
Ankur Seeds
Pvt Ltd
09
Aristogene
Biosciences Pvt Ltd
09
Sandor Proteomics
Pvt Ltd
09
Asian Institute
of Gastroenterology
Over the years, Biotech Industrial Training Programme

has become fairly popular with freshers as well as
trainer companies. It provides practical training about
real life situation in industry environment such as team
work, large scale production, production schedules,
time targets to be met, quality assurance etc. At the
same time, it also provides an opportunity to select
suitable trainees for placement in the company. A few
private sector initiatives by Biocon Academy, Biozeen,
Codon Biotech, Aristogene and Karnataka Biotechnology Finishing School (Joint venture between Government of Karnataka and Department of Biotechnology)
are also addressing skill deficit issues by producing
industry-ready manpower.
08
Helix Biogenesis
Pvt Ltd
08
I and B Seeds
Pvt Ltd
08
Nagarjuna Fertilizers And

Chemicals Limited
08
STATEWISE DISTRIBUTION OF COMPANIES

INVOLVED IN BITP 2007-2015
Fig. 4
01
06
03
PUNJAB
HIMACHAL
PRADESH
02
CHANDIGARH
14
UTTARAKHAND
36
HARYANA
DELHI
23
02
01
UTTAR
PRADESH
RAJASTHAN
BIHAR
05
24
MADHYA
PRADESH
GUJARAT
62
35
TELANGANA
01
68
90
KARNATAKA
ANDHRA
PRADESH
KERALA
38
TAMIL
NADU
01
PUDUCHERRY
09
Maps not to scale
10
ODISHA
MAHARASHTRA
GOA
WEST
BENGAL
02
CHHATTISGARH
18
DEMAND OF TRAINEES vs SUPPLY UNDER

BITP 2007-15
Fig. 5
DEMAND
SUPPLy
145 05
HIMACHAL PRADESH
13 02
CHANDIGARH
373 40
PUNJAB
01 01
UTTARAKHAND
734 145
HARYANA
1342 375
DELHI
1052 237
UTTAR PRADESH
42
RAJASTHAN
288 104
GUJARAT
138 49
MADHYA PRADESH
23 15
BIHAR
390 26
CHHATTISGARH
256 57
WEST BENGAL
329 106
ODISHA
1281 335
MAHARASHTRA
715 261
TELANGANA
08 03
GOA
1592 306
ANDHRA PRADESH
2704 728
KARNATAKA
85 36
KERALA
05 0
PUDUCHERRY
1029 185
TAMIL NADU
Maps not to scale
Feedback Mechanism
Stakeholders feedback
There is strong feedback mechanism to oversee the
progress of Biotech Industrial Training Programme.
The trainees and supervisors from trainer companies
are required to submit online feedback on the industrial training experience and performance of trainees
respectively every month. Based on feedback, stipend
of trainees for next month is released. In case of any
complaint or grievances from students or companies, site visits are carried out by experts to provide
necessary guidance to students and in case of serious
difficulties, students are offered alternate placement.
The trainee feedback and company evaluation is
judged on a 5 point scale as:
A as Excellent
B as Very Good
C as Good
D as Average
E as Poor
In the final feedback on completion of training, and
overall score on grading of 1 to 10 is collected from
trainees and company. The criteria for feedback by
trainee and company are given in table below:
Trainee feedback criteria to assess programme
Exposure to tools and techniques
Guidance from supervisor
Learning Exposure
Overall Environment
Lab Facilities
Company feedback criteria to assess trainee
performance
Analytical Skills
Innovation/ Creativity
Communication Skills
Leadership/ Planning
Team Spirit
Feedback from trainees is useful in evaluating the
quality of training imparted including details of
company infrastructure, laboratory facilities, quality of
R&D, inputs from supervisors and theoretical as well
as practical exposure provided during the training.
The feedback and evaluation from trainer companies is
very useful to bring out necessary modifications in the
programme. Feedback by trainees in previous batches
is taken into consideration to decide number of trainees in subsequent years to the companies. Feedback by
companies is considered while selecting students for
training in specific companies including background
of students, research profile of companies etc.
Feedback from experts involved in postgraduate

teaching programme supported by DBT, papers setters
for BITP, interview panel of BITP, experts from
companies and a few trainees is given below:
Industry Experts
1. BIOZEEN
Ms. Priya Josson Akkara

Deputy Manager Training
We are grateful to the Department of Biotechnology
and Biotech Consortium India Limited to have started
this program of Biotech Training. Majority of the
students who come to join us have a great difficulty in
translating their academic knowledge into the industry
workspace.
Over the years, the BCIL batches, we have got are a
mixed group of students. Few of them were exceptionally brilliant, self motivated, quick to learn and had
leadership qualities whereas many were above average
students, ready to imbibe knowledge, dedicated and
sincere workers. This training gives a valuable platform
for freshers and reduces the gap between academia and
industry.
Students were very enthusiastic to learn new things
and were very keen to utilize this platform in the best
manner to establish them in the industry.
2. CODON BIOTECH PVT. LTD.
Dr. Tripti Bhatnagar

Managing Director
BITP is a novel programme which has led to skill
development and employment generation for
hundreds of biotech students in the country. It has
provided opportunity to students from hundreds of
private and public colleges and universities in India.
As an industry, our experts have provided training and
placement opportunities to a large number of BITP

trainees in our company as well as in other related
companies. Once a student is placed in a new company,
he or she further helps in placement of other BITP students. Thus, I would like to applaud and commend both
DBT and BCIL for creating and maintaining a flawless
programme where the requirements of the trainees as
well as the industry are thought about, respected and
pursued.
Consortium India Limited (BCIL), New Delhi and the

organizer of BITP team for running such a wonderful
programme and encouraging biotechnology students
for their betterment.
4. Syngene International LtD.
3. MRD Life Sciences

Ms. Christina S. Jacob
Senior Executive
Mr. Manoj Verma

CEO & Director
We are glad to be associated with Biotech Industrial
Training Programme for the last 3 years. It gives me
immense pleasure to write about wonderful programme
BITP. I would like to congratulate the management
and organizers for this valued/ innovative programme
and also I would like to convey my appreciation to the
organizers of BITP i.e. DBT and BCIL for hard work
being put in by them for making this programme a
grand success.
I believe that biotechnology will be among Indias
fastest growing and most impactful sector. Continued
research in life sciences is surely influencing public life
in the world. Biotechnology is a vast field which covers
a lot of aspects of the healthcare profession. It is need of
the hour to highlight the importance of biotechnology
in India in order to stand shoulder to shoulder with
other developed countries.
Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP) is an
excellent program. It provides a golden opportunity and
excellent platform to fresh graduates/ post-graduates
and bridges the gap between the students and industry. The program has largely succeeded in its mandate
of creating a trained pool of graduate/ post-graduate
biotechnology students and helped in improving the
prospects of employability especially for life science
industries. The selection procedure covering screening
process through online test and final selection on the
basis of combined merit of online test and interview is
absolutely alright to cover wide range of students from
all over India. I have seen that many trained students
have been absorbed by the trainer companies where
they got training and some have opted for other companies by references. I feel confident, no doubt, since few
years BITP fulfilled our requirements in order to utilize
the trained, hard working and sincere manpower.
Overall, we feel proud to be associated with DBT and
BCIL, New Delhi. BITP is an excellent programe and it
is fruitful for both the trainees and the trainer
companies. My best wishes to DBT, Biotech
BITP has to be commended on their process efficiency.

The herculean task of placement of the students to the
industries and the constant follow-up requires a lot
of discipline in the tasks. It has been great interacting
with the entire team and especially Ms. Nisha as she
has executed effectively to the requests from Syngene
international.
The Students are sharp technically and we have placed
around 45% of the students who have been trained
with the company for our internal requirements.
We bring in a lot of diversity from this platform across
Syngene International. As Syngene believes in investing in fresh talent pool, we are happy to continue this
mutually beneficial journey with BITP.
5. Invitrogen
Invitrogen Bioservices India Pvt. Ltd.,
2nd Floor, First Technology Place, 3EPIP,
Whitefield, Bangalore
Based on my experience as an interview panelist,
I can say that that the selection of candidates is done
through a transparent and fair method which ensures
that the companies hire the best and the most
appropriate candidates based on their demand. The
standard of the candidates were really high and they
were highly motivated and interested in learning and
career development. We were also able to hire one of
the intern as a full time employee in our department. I
am looking forward for BITP in the coming years
which provides equal opportunities for the students
and the industries by providing a win-win situation.
Academic Experts
1. University of Calcutta
Dr. Koustubh Panda M.Tech, Ph.D

Head & Coordinator, Deptt. of Biotechnology
and Guha Centre for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology & Director, West Bengal Biotech
Development Corporation Limited
The Biotechnology Industrial Training Program
(BITP) of DBT implemented through BCIL is
certainly one of the most crucial programmes
bridging the existing gap between academic and
industrial training for biotech/bioscience students in
the country. More importantly, it serves as a unique
spring-board for students seeking jobs in the biotech
industry and gives them the required exposure to
translational science and the unknown domain of
industrial research in biotechnology. This significantly
improves their working skills as well as prospects of
employment in the biotech industry. In fact, many of
the students of the programme are directly absorbed
by the same industries enrolling them for training. The
BITP deploys reputed biotech industries working in diverse fields to train its students selected through a national entrance test and is increasingly becoming more
popular and competitive over the years. Notably, it has
already acquired the shape of the largest biotechnology
finishing school network in the country and has all
prospects of expanding further to involve and benefit
more students as well as industries in the future.
2. University of Hyderabad
Dr. P. Prakash Babu, Professor

Department of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
School of Life Sciences
I am happy to be a part of the BITP program of DBT.
I have been a part of the selection committee for
students and thus, got an opportunity to interview and
select the students for the BITP training in the Pharma
and Biotech industries. As part of the interview board,
I closely interacted with the students on this program. I
personally believe, skill development is the need of the

hour and I congratulate DBT in this endeavor. Pharma
and Biotech industries boast of a huge employment
scope and this training enables students to avail such
employment opportunities. This not only provides students with a good insight of the industry, but also helps
students from those colleges that do not have proper
facilities for biotechnology studies.
However, I would like to bring to notice the constrained reach of this programme, as many colleges
on the rural side are oblivious to this skill building
initiative. In addition, the training period could be
increased to one year to optimise the results.
3. St. Xaviers College
Dr. Rajendra Shinde, Vice-Principal (Science)

and DBT-Star College Programme College
Coordinator
Recently, I had an opportunity to be on the interview
panel for selecting students for DBT-Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) coordinated scheme
of practical industrial training (BITP) for M.Sc./M.
Tech./B.E./B.Tech. Biotechnology students. Panel
consisted of eminent scientists from well-known
research organizations and industry. All panelists were
very experienced and aware of the objectives of this
programme. These interviews went on for two days
and we interviewed number of students. Each student
was given ample opportunity to answer questions. Half
of the interview questions were based on research projects carried out by students themselves and remaining
questions were asked to evaluate their in-depth knowledge of the subject. The panel was assisted by BITP
personnel throughout.
It was an eye opening experience to see the range of
students coming for interview. Many of these students
were about average and it threw light on the kind of
education being imparted to them. Of course, we also
found many talented students, whom we could select.
I personally feel that BITP has been playing a great
role of facilitator between biotech industries and these
young students. Having access to the large number of
biotech industries such as Pharma, Agriculture, Food
and various research organizations, BITP provides
an excellent opportunity and exposure to the biotech
aspiring students and provides them right platform to
pursue their dreams.
4. University of Agricultural
Sciences Bangalore
Dr. P. H. Ramanjini Gowda, Ph.D (Hort.), Ph.D

(Biotech), PostDoc (USA) FAO Fellow
Department of Plant Biotechnology

I have been associated with the Biotech Industrial
Training Programme which bridges the gap between
academia and industry. The students are getting
training skills in the industry which will help both
students and the biotech industry. It is a good
opportunity for the students to undergo training for
six months and to improve their technical skills required by the industry during the internship period,
besides they will also get stipend of Rs.10,000/- per
month. The BITP programme not only helps to
acquire the technical skills, it also provides training
for developing as an entrepreneur. The students
are placed in the industries based on their interest,
either Health sector, Agriculture, Environment or
other sectors. This training will help the industries
to meet their manpower needs. The BITP programme is excellent, the selection process, placement and monitoring of the programme is very well
done by the BCIL. The DBT, BITP programme is efficiently monitored and guided by Dr. Suman Govil.
I am happy to be a part of this BITP programme.
5. Bangalore University
Prof. S.K.Sarangi
Deptt. of Biotechnology
BITP is an innovative program initiated by the Dept.
of Biotechnology, Govt. of India and coordinated by
BCIL,New Delhi. The BCIL has involved all active
Biotech companies situated through out India.
M.Sc.,B.Tech. and M.Tech. Biotechnology students
are selected for the training program. The selection
process has been quite rigorous with an on-line test
and elaborate interview. The expert panel for the
interview includes faculties from reputed national
research institutes, universities and R&D personnel
from Industries. A mixture of talented and interest-
ed students is selected for the training program. This

initiative has immensely helped the biotech students
to select their career both as an employee or as an
entrepreneur as well as the Industry to pick and engage
the right persons. The whole process of selection and
the training has been transparent and flawless. I wish
the program would continue to inculcate skill development among young biotech graduates and build confidence in them to serve the biotech sector in future.
6. Ramnarain Ruia College
Dr. Sunita Shailajan, Associate Professor

(Botany); In-charge, Herbal Research Lab
Biotechnology, today, like information technology, is
on the threshold of changing our lifestyle especially
our health management strategies. With biopharmaceuticals and other biologics coming in a big way in
therapeutics, industry demand for biotechnology manpower has increased tremendously. Industrial biotechnology, however, differs greatly from what the students
are exposed to at their institutes. Unlike many other
industries, biotech industries work at a very different
scale and environment of processing and manufacturing than what is taught in classrooms and laboratories.
These industrial norms have to be experienced to
understand them fully and then adapt to them. Thus,
the gap that exists today, between basic training and
employability of biotech human resource needs to be
addressed diligently.Through Biotech Industrial Training Program, DBT has taken the right step to train post
graduate students in various biotech industries in India
to supplement their academic knowledge. Biotechnology is essentially a technique based learning ideally
suited for post graduation. DBT programme, therefore,
has rightly targeted postgraduate students of various
universities of India. It is very important that students
have thorough knowledge of the basics before they are
exposed to the industrial environment. This is ensured
through a special selection process involving experts
who have both academic and industrial exposure. The
screening programme essentially looks at basic skills
of the student so that the industrial exposure will add
value to the employability of the students. The partner
industries, on the other hand, are benefitted by the
talented youngsters who could easily be moulded to
the industry environment and probably even as future
employees. The students also get an opportunity to
experience and learn the requirements of the Biotech
market and the Biotech regulations to which the industries cater. This is another advantage for students who
are planning for self employment in form of small
start-ups or consultancy ventures.

Thus, BITP has provided a viable platform for students
to get industrial training in some of the best biotech
industries in India. BITP has succeeded in bringing sophisticated and high value technology platforms within
reach of the student community. It is a unique venture
to bring academic training in sync with the industry
requirements. Realization of true potential of biotechnology as game changer in this century can only be
possible with such bridging programmes between the
employers and the trainers.
The success of BITP model adequately qualifies it to
be replicated at different levels so that the reach of the
programme is widened further.
professional. Yes, the stipend is little less because the

students cant survive. They have to seek additional
support from parents and siblings. The test conducted
by BITP is very well structured to assess the students at
various levels. The per month feedback is also a good
thing that BITP does. It is altogether a very progressive
track that BITP follows. I have received a very good job
opportunity with this programme. I was offered job by
various companies after the completion of the training
programme.BITP also gives flexibility of pursuing our
interest as it places us in a company according to our
skills and interests. The government should support
such programmes as it encourages both students and
the industry. Thousands of professionals are gifted to
India by BITP every year which is a very positive sign
for BT industry.
Trainees
3.
1.
Khushpreet Kaur
Research Assistant, TB Immunology and Cell
Biology Lab, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Ashutosh Singh
I am flattered and humbled to write about my success.
I am working as a Scientist in Biocon.It was not easy
for me to get this position as each day was a tough
beginning for me with new goals and ideas. But what I
sow through my hard work in my department, I reaped
at the end of my training program. As it is said that if
there is a will, there is a way, in the same sense, BITP
is the way to get success in the field of Biotechnology.
DBT and BCIL find the talent of our country and try
to improve them by mean of industrial training. DBT
and BCIL gave me a chance to evince myself in front of
industrialist. I am proud of being what I am today. It is
only the first step towards my beginning of success and
there is a lot to achieve. I am grateful to DBT and BCIL
for giving me this opportunity.
BITP offered a great opportunity to further my career

in research. As a BITP trainee at Panacea Biotec Ltd.,
I have learnt a lot, it provided industrial exposure as
well as hand on experience on various biological and
analytical techniques under the guidance of senior
scientists. Great experience.
4.
Ms. Sushma S A
2.
Jitesh Pandey
Wrig Nanosystems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give feedback
about BITP. BITP is a very unique and very essential
programme, It has helped me a lot in defining my
career. As biotech industry is still in the growing phase,
commercial products from BT are yet to come so at the
college level BT and Life science students do not get a
lot of opportunities. Most of the students find themselves lost at this level.In such cases, BITP programme
is very helpful. It makes the student industry ready
BITP is a wonderful platform for the freshers who are

looking forward to pursue work in the field of biotechnology. Not many people are aware of this but I request
your team to make an effort to reach out to each and
every college associated with Biotechnology subject.
Fortunately, I got Clinical Research domain which was
very new to me. Initially, I was confused about this
domain but later realized the importance of Clinical
research. Though, it was a small duration (6months
training), it was very useful and helped me build my
career. Currently, I am working as a R&D member
basically involved in Clinical research in a start up
health care company JANA CARE. Enjoying my work
and every day is a learning process.Thanks to DBT and
BCIL for BITP. I hope you guys help build careers of
many biotechnology buds.
Biotechnology Industry in India: Status

Industry trend
India is uniquely positioned to harness the immense
potential of biotechnology to transform all aspects
of life. In India, Biotechnology applications are being
increasingly used to improve agriculture, food, health,
environment and energy to meet requirements of our
increasing population. Biotechnology industry has
been evolving over the last more than three decades.
The milestones of evolution of biotech industry
in India began in 1978, in Bengaluru, when the
countrys first biotech company Biocon was established
for producing industrial enzymes. The Government
of India provided a major thrust to biotechnology with
the establishment of the National Biotechnology Board
(NBTB) under the aegis of the Department of Science
and Technology (DST) in 1982. The NBTB acted as
an apex body, which was given the task of identifying
priority areas and evolving a long-term plan for the
development of biotechnology. Four years later in
1986, NBTB was upgraded to a full-fledged
Department of Biotechnology (DBT) which paved
the way for furthering the growth of biotechnology
in the country.
Advantage India: Biotechnology

Table 1
Abundant Natural Resources (Rich biodiversity, diverse

climatic conditions)
Governments Policy Support
Highly Skilled Yet Low Cost Manpower
Educational and Research Infrastructure
Strong Industrial Base
Growing Market
Ethnic Diversity
Leadership in Information Technology
The progress of biotechnology industry in India has
been possible due to our inherent advantages such as
diverse flora and fauna, large gene pool, temperate
climate, quality manpower and low-operational costs.
Further, the proactive policies and measures taken by
the Government of India and its agencies, have allowed
the industry to capitalize upon such advantages. Indias
billion-plus population base offers a huge market for
biotech products and services. Increasing economic
prosperity and health consciousness would continue to
fuel demand for healthcare services. Better accessibility
to healthcare services further accelerates the demand.

Table 1 provides the list of key advantages which India
offers for commercialization of Biotechnology.
1.
Market Dynamics
The Indian biotech industry is among the top 12
destinations in the world and ranks second in Asia
after China. The Indian biotech sector has registered a
growth rate of 6.64 % with Rs. 26,836 crores revenue
during the FY 2014-15. The biotech industry can be
broadly classified into five categories namely biopharmaceuticals/healthcare, bioagriculture, bioservices,
bioindustry and bioinformatics. The biopharmaceutical sector constitutes 62% of the total biotech industry
revenue in India followed by bio services at about
19.40%.Exports accounted for 50.33% of the revenue
reflecting continuous focus of Indian biotech industry
in international markets. Total domestic sales during
2014-15 stood at Rs. 13, 328 crores, while export is
at Rs. 13,508 crores. Our biotech industry recorded a
compounded annual growth rate of 9.24% over the last
five years. In 2014-15, the industry has declined marginally from the last years 6.9% to 6.6% which can be
mainly attributed to delays in regulatory approvals in
Bio-Agri and Bio-Services sector. The industry saw this
as an aberration but 2014-15 biotech sector turnover
only proves that the industry endured the challenging
environment with fortitude. Figure 1 depicts revenues
generated by Biotech Industry sector wise during
2014-15. Revenue in each of these bio-industry
sectors are contributed by a few key subsectors as
shown at Figure 2 .
INDIAN BIOTECH REVENUE & PERCENTAGE

(2014-15) Source: Biospectrum
(Rs. in crores)
Fig. 1
BIOSERVICES
5,195 / 19.40%
BIOAGRI
3,815 / 14.20%
BIOINDUSTRIAL
866 / 3.20%
BIOINFORMATICS
315 / 1.20%
BIOPHARMA
16,645 / 62.00%
Key Segments in the Biotechnology Sector

Fig. 2
BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOPHARMA
BIOSERVICES
BIOAGRI
BIOINDUSTRIAL
BIOINFORMATICS
Vaccines
Diagnostics
Therapeutics
Custom
Manufacturing
Contract
Research
Biopesticides
Biofertilizers
Hybrid Crops
Tissue Culture
Biofuels
Nutraceuticals
Enzymes
Software and
Database Services
Data Analysis
Growth of Biotech Industry Since 2007

Fig. 3
Biotech Sector Revenue & Growth %

Fig. 4
Revenue
GROwth
26831
06.64%
25165
06.98%
23524
15.05%
20440
18.50%
17249
21.50%
14199
17.00%
12137
18.20%
10272
(Rs. in crores)
20.30%
The growth of biotech sector during 2014-15 has

dipped to 6.64% which is the lowest growth rate registered during the last 12 years. The biotech industry
has been witnessing a robust growth since the last 10
years with an average growth rate of approximately
15% driven by a range of factors such as growing demand, intensive R&D activities and strong government
initiatives. The Indian biotech industry is estimated to
be USD 100 Billion by 2025, assuming that it resumes
its growth trajectory of CAGR (Compound Annual
Growth Rate) of 25 to 30%. There has been a slowdown
in the growth during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15
which can be mainly attributed to delays in regulatory
approvals and is expected to be streamlined shortly
reviving momentum in growth of biotech industry.
Fig. 3 & 4 depicts trends in growth of biotech industry
since 2007. The top 10 biotech companies collectively
responsible for about 45% of the total turnover of the
industry is given in Table 2 .
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Biospectrum
Top 10 Biotech companies in India by

revenue in 2015
Table 2
20.30
RANK Company
21.50
18.20
17.00
18.50
15.05
6.98
6.64
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15
Source: Biospectrum
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Serum Institute of India

Biocon
Nuziveedu Seeds
Syngene International
Kaveri Seeds
Bharat Serum & Vaccines
Eli Lily
Jubilant Life Sciences
Indian Immunological
Novozymes South Asia
Source: Biospectrum
BIOscience Revenue
(Rs. in crores)
3539
3143
884
843
680
565
517
483
483
469
2.
i.
Key Segments in the Biotechnology Industry

Sectors
iii.
Bio-services
The Bioservices sector includes clinical and contract
research services such as conducting Bio-availability
(BA) / Bio-equivalence (BE) studies, Phase I-IV trials,
research and custom manufacturing.
iv.
3.
Trends in growth of some of the key product

categories
i.
Healthcare Biotech
Healthcare biotechnology accounts for more than
60% turnover of the biotech industry. Out of the top
10 biotech companies in India (by revenue), six are
engaged in the area of healthcare. Healthcare products
include vaccines, therapeutics, biosimilars, molecular
diagnostics, biomedical devices, sophisticated drug delivery systems, health management services, etc. It also
includes gene and cell therapies and tissue engineered
products.
Major segments contributing to growth of healthcare
sector include the following:
Bio-agri
The Bio-agri sector encompasses a number of
subsectors namely crop biotechnology (transgenic
crops, hybrid varieties, molecular marker assisted
plant breeding and tissue cultured plants),
bio-fertilizers, bipesticides, animal biotechnology,
aquaculture, bio-fuels etc. Currently, the only
genetically modified crop approved in the country
for commercial cultivation is Bt Cotton, however,
Agri-biotech sector has huge scope for expansion.
The success of Bt Cotton has encouraged a number of
companies to develop technologies for improvement
of crops through transgenic route and marker assisted
breeding.
The Animal Biotechnology industry includes
animal breeding, production of diagnostics, vaccines
and value added products such as nutraceuticals.
The demand for these products is rising and they are
expected to contribute significantly towards revenue
generation, particularly diagnostics and nutraceuticals.
Bio-industry
Bio-industry predominantly comprises enzymes,
nutraceuticals and biofuels.
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an important area with applications
in all biotechnology sectors as it enables creating
specialized databases and software tools for in-silico
drug designing, sequencing of genomes to search for
specific genes and their functions to enhance productivity, improve health and disease resistance in plants,
animals, fishes, etc.
The trend in growth of some of the key product
categories in each of the above biotech sectors is
discussed below:
Biopharmaceuticals/Healthcare
The Biopharma sector contributes more than 60%
of the total biotech revenue. The key growth drivers
are biosimilars, molecular diagnostics, vaccines and
natural product based drug discovery wherein India
already enjoys a strong position globally. It is expected
that biomedical devices, genomic testing and regenerative medicine shall contribute significantly to future
growth. The rising markets of healthcare sector
are due to increasing income of the middle class
population, ageing population, rising aspirations of
rural masses and increase in lifestyle diseases such
as cardiac diseases, cancer, diabetes etc., for which
biotechnology offers effective diagnostic, prognostic
and therapeutic treatment avenues.
ii.
v.
a.
Vaccines
Vaccines constitute one of the major segments under
the healthcare industry. The vaccines for Smallpox,
Cholera, Typhoid fever, Influenza, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Tuberculosis, Anthrax,
Plague, Hepatitis B, C, E, Polio etc have proved themselves in the market.
India is the leading hub for vaccine manufacturing and
is a supplier for many domestic and global schemes.
Indian companies have developed capabilities for all
vaccines required for Universal Immunization
programme as well as advanced vaccines based on
recombinant technology. The industry has been
making concerted efforts to develop vaccines for not
only tropical neglected diseases, but also cheaper
version of vaccines that are already available in the
West. Around 75-80% of vaccines developed and
procured by UN agencies are from the developing
world and almost 80% of these are from India. The
share of the private sector in the total volume of
vaccines exported is around 40%. The private sector
vaccines market has recorded a growth of about 25%.
India exports most of the conventional vaccines and
a few therapeutic vaccines. There are about 60 brands

of vaccine products in India against 10 different
diseases. At present, India is the largest producer of
recombinant Hepatitis B vaccine in the world.
Shantha Biotech, Bharat Biotech, Panacea Biotech,
Serum Institute of India are the major producers of
Hepatitis B vaccine in India.
Recently, Bharat Biotech Ltd, announced the
commercial roll out of the made in India vaccine
ROTAVAC for severe rotavirus diarrhea. India
accounts for 22% of the estimated global deaths from
diarrhea caused by rotavirus.
Nine million routine immunization (RI) sessions
are organized in India each year which targets 26
million children and 30 million pregnant women.
Indias huge and diverse population also makes it
among the worlds largest market for vaccines of
all types. India has a growing demand for new
generation and combination vaccines, which provide
immunization against multiple diseases.
The animal vaccines have also been witnessing a
consistent growth. The animal vaccine market is about
$70-80 million and has registered a 15% growth.
The leading names in this sector include Indian
Immunologicals, Indovax, Intervet, Biovet, Hester
Biosciences, Brilliant Bio Pharma, MSD Animal Health
(Merck), Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine,
Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals
and Translational Research Platform for Veterinary
Biologicals etc.
b.
Molecular Diagnostics
There is an increasing health consciousness in all the
developing countries in the region calling for means of
rapid and precise diagnosis of ailments and conditions
to enable timely and appropriate treatment, which in
turn will bring down the cost of healthcare services.
Molecular diagnosis helps in providing critical information that the healthcare providers and patients need
in order to make the right decisions. The advent of the
latest inventions and technologies in accurate detection
and quick screening, and the prolific growth in genetic
testing has increased the molecular diagnostics market
in recent years.
The global molecular diagnostic market is estimated to reach $7,956.9 million by 2018, at a CAGR of
9.7%. Molecular Diagnostics involve multiple technologies to identify genetic variations in individual
patients such as PCR, FISH, hybrid capture, sequencing and microarrays. The diagnostic market revenue
in India is around $800 million and is growing at a
high growth rate of 20% which is fastest in the world
(growth in the US is 1-2%). The molecular diagnostic

reagents market in India is segmented on the basis
of application which includes virology tests, cancer
detection, tuberculosis testing, blood screening, HPV
testing and others. Earlier, the Indian diagnostic market was dominated by multinationals such as Roche
Diagnostics, Abbott, Tulip Group, Transasia Biomedical, Span Diagnostics, Novartis, Gene-Probe and
Qiagen, however, this trend is changing with entry of
local manufacturers such as Achira Labs, Bigtec Labs,
etc. Currently, more than 20 local manufacturers are
working on innovative molecular diagnostics.
The increase in the ageing population and high
incidence of chronic diseases increases the demand for
diagnostics as it involves accurate detection of health
risks at early stages. Besides helping treatment and
disease management, diagnostics reduce subsequent
health issues, recurring costs and relieve social burden.
The fastest growing segment is infectious diseases,
enjoying the status as the dominant segment with 21%
share. The next fastest growing segment is oncology
testing, given the rising cases of cancer. The future
growth is expected to come from genetic testing, blood
screening and neurological testing.
c.
Biosimilars
In the past fifteen years, biologic drugs have revolutionized the treatment of many life-threatening and
rare illnesses, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Biosimilars can be defined as biotech drugs that have
been shown to have comparable quality, safety, and
efficacy as the original product. Biosimilars represent
one of the fastest growing segments of the pharmaceutical industry. The global market is estimated to reach
$2.0 billion by 2018 at a CAGR of more than 20%
between 2013 and 2018. The global biosimilars market
is segmented on the basis of products, applications,
and services. By product, the global biosimilars market
is further segmented into recombinant non-glycosylated proteins (insulin, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), interferon, and human growth
hormone), recombinant glycosylated proteins (erythropoietin, monoclonal antibodies, and follitropin),
and recombinant peptides (glucagon and calcitonin),
etc. The recombinant glycosylated protein segment
is the largest segment and accounts for 40% share of
global biosimilars market and is expected to grow at a
CAGR of 17.5%.The biggest factor behind the growth
of this segment is increasing demand for second-wave
biosimilar products, such as insulin and interferon, for
treatment of diabetes and infectious disorders. Of all
segments under the product category, the monoclonal
antibodies segment is the fastest-growing segment at

an estimated CAGR of more than 40%. By application,
oncology is the largest and fastest-growing segment
and accounts for a share of 25% of the global biosimilars market. This is attributed to the increasing
prevalence of oncology along with the rise in aging
population and the changing lifestyle
The Indian Biosimilars industry is estimated to
be a US$ 400 million industry that has been growing
at a CAGR of 30% since 2008. There are more than 25
Indian companies operating in the Biosimilars space,
marketing close to 50 products in the Indian market
and few of these products in some of the unregulated
markets. This sector provides numerous growth and
investment opportunities for Indian players as US $79
billion worth of biologics is expected to go off-patent
globally shortly, providing a lucrative global opportunity for Biosimilars companies. Recently, two biosimilar molecules developed by Biocon, Pegfilgrastim
(PEG-G-CSF) and Adalimumab have entered global
Phase-3 clinical trials. Intas became the first Indian
company to launch a biosimilar Filgrastim in highly
regulated markets like EU, the US and Japan through
their wholly owned subsidiary Accord Healthcare.
Patent protection of a number of top-selling
biologic brands, including Herceptin, Enbrel, Humalog, MabThera, Remicade and Aranesp is due to expire
in the next five years, opening up a wealth of new
possibilities for biosimilars players. Key therapy areas
such as cancer, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
will spearhead this new wave of biosimilars, with
attention focused on the real prizes of anti-TNF
(Tumour Necrosis Factor), (Monoclonal antibodies)
MAbs, MAbs for oncology, and insulin.
The need for affordable healthcare combined with
number of innovator biologic drugs coming off patent,
shift in disease pattern, product demand and rising
healthcare cost offers huge opportunities for companies involved in biosimilars manufacturing, research
and development.
ii.
Agriculture Biotechnology
a.
Genetically modified crops

Bt cotton is the first crop to be approved for commercial cultivation in India by the Government of India in
2002. The area under cultivation has steadily increased
from 0.05 million hectares in 2002 to 11.6 million
hectares in 2014. As of now, Bt cotton is cultivated in
more than 90% of area under cotton. Several public
and private sector institutions are involved in research
and development of genetically engineered plants in
India. More than 20 plants with varying traits such as

hybrid seed production, insect resistance, herbicide
tolerance, abiotic stress tolerance, etc. are under
various stages of field trials.
b.
Micropropagation
Micropropagation or plant tissue culture has played
significant role in revolutionizing growth of agriculture
worldwide by enabling large scale clonal multiplication
of various economically important plant species.
Micropropagation is presently most successful and
widely commercialized technique of Plant Biotechnology. Prominent advantages of tissue culture propagation over conventional plant propagation method
include clonal propagation, disease free plants, plant
uniformity, rapid multiplication and round the year
production.
Status of Indian Micropropagation

Industry (companies with production
capacity>0.5 million plantlets per
annum)
Table 3
Number of Tissue Culture Units

Turnover (Rs in crores)
Annual growth rate
Gross installed production capacity
(million plants per annum)
Cropwise Production (million plants/annum)
Banana
Ornamental
Potato
Sugarcane
Forestry
Pomegranate
Others
Total
200
500
15%
350
240
80
6
6
4
7
7
350
Source: BCIL in-house research
In India, tissue culture Industry is growing at a rate

of 15 % per annum. There is growing export demand
for tissue cultured plants particularly from USA, UK,
Belgium, Singapore, Korea, Japan, New Zealand,
Canada, Malaysia and Australia. Most of the 200
commercial tissue culture units in India are located
in the southern, central and western India with gross
installed production capacity of about 500 million
plantlets per annum and an actual production of
approximately 350 million plants per year. The
plant tissue culture market in India is estimated at
preparations of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), bacterial

formulations, 38 fungal formulations and 45 baculoviruses are
available. The demand for biofertilizers and biopesticides is on the increase since the last decade owing to
its eco-friendly characteristics and worldwide trend to
reduce the reliance on chemically derived fertilizers
and crop protection chemicals.
Rs 500 crores. Banana, Potato, Sugarcane, Apple,

Strawberry, Gerbera, Anthurium, Lillium, Orchids,
Bamboo, Date Palm, Teak and Pomegranate are some
of tissue cultured plants in India.
c.
Biofertilizers and Biopesticides

Organic products are becoming increasingly popular among the health conscious people of the world
as they do not contain harmful chemicals and are
environment friendly as well as healthier option for the
consumer. As a result, during the last 6-7 years, there
has been a gradual increase in organic farming in the
world. In India, organic farming is now finding a place
in the mainstream of development and shows great
promise commercially, socially and environmentally.
Currently, India ranks 10th among the top ten
countries in terms of cultivable land under organic
certification. The certified area includes 15% cultivable area with 0.72 million hectare and rest 85% (3.99
million hectare) is forest and wild area for collection
of minor forest produces. The total area under organic
certification is 4.72 million hectares (2013-14)
(www.apeda.gov.in). Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
are integral bio-inputs for organic farming.
Indian biofertilizer market is dominated by
the nitrogen-fixing segment as nitrogen is the
most essential nutrient for plants followed by the
phosphate-solubilizing biofertilizers. During
2012-13, 46836.82 tons of biofertilizer was produced
in the country which accounts for less than 50% of the
actual demand. The present consumption is valued
at Rs. 120 crores with an annual average growth rate
of 15%. Gradual shift is seen from solid biofertilizer
formulations to liquid formulations which are more
effective with higher concentration of microorganisms
and better shelf life. It is also convenient to use liquid
biofertilizers in drip irrigation ensuring uniform
distribution. According to a recent trend, spray dried
culture or encapsulated form is also gaining popularity
as it is applied Direct on Roots (DOR).
Growth of biopesticides market is primarily
triggered by huge prevalence of crop diseases and
growing food demand in both developed and
developing nations, benefits offered by biopesticides
compared to chemical pesticides and introduction of
technologically advanced products. Indian biopesticide
market is expected to grow in the next five years. This
growth performance has been primarily anticipated
on account of increasing environmental awareness
and education spreading amongst the Indian farmer
fraternity. About 700 products of microbial biopesticides are available worldwide. In India, 16 commercial
iii.
Industrial Biotechnology
a.
Enzymes
Enzymes are commonly used in various industries
including food and food processing, pulp and paper,
textiles, leather, detergents, agriculture, animal feed,
pharmaceutical, cosmaceuticals and chemical processes. The global market for industrial enzymes was worth
about $ 4.8 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $
7.1 billion by 2018 with a CAGR of 8.2%. The food and
beverage enzyme market was valued at $1.3 billion in
2013 and is expected to reach $1.7 billion in 2018 while
the detergent enzyme market was valued at nearly $1.1
billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $1.8 billion
in 2018.
Carbohydrase was the largest consumed enzyme
accounting for over 45% of the global market. The
segment is expected to be fastest growing on account
of demand in pharmaceuticals and food & beverage
industry particularly in emerging markets of Asia
followed by proteases. Proteases are essential in catabolism of protein and are expected to witness increased
demand owing to the increased demand in protein
coupled with reduction in phosphorous and nitrogen
pollution. The other key enzymes include lipases,
polymerase and nucleases.
The Indian market is spearheaded by global leaders such as Novozymes South Asia, Danisco (India),
DSM Nutritional Products India, and Chr Hansen (India). Besides these, there are many domestic enzyme
manufacturers, such as Advanced Enzymes, Lumis,
Maps and Anthem.
4.
Indian Government Initiatives

Policy initatives of Central and State government to
promote Biotech Industry:
100% foreign equity investment in manufacturing
of all drugs except recombinant DNA products and
cell targeted therapies
Single window processing mechanism for all biotech
projects involving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Depreciation allowance on plant and machinery
raised from 25% to 40%
Custom duty exemption on imported goods for R& D

Custom and excise duty exemption to recognized
Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation(SIRO)
150% weighted tax deduction on R & D expenditure
Three years excise duty waiver on patented products
100% rebate on own R&D expenditure
125% rebate if research is contracted to public
funded R&D institutions
Joint R&D projects provided special fiscal benefits
Venture capital fund to support small and medium
enterprises
Promote innovations through schemes such as
Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme
(BIPP), Small Business Innovative Research
Initiative (SBRI), Biotechnology Ignition Grant
(BIG) and Biotech Parks
(Source: India Brand Equity Foundation)
5. Conclusion
In view of its unique advantages, India is well
positioned to harness the immense potential that
biotechnology offers for socio-economic development
of the country. Vaccines and therapeutics are the
sectors which are expected to drive the biotechnology
industrys growth in India. Newer therapies such as
monoclonal antibodies, stem cell therapies and growth
factors are expected to be launched in near future. In
the area of diagnostics, molecular and chip based
diagnostic tests are expected to take the lead. In the
area of agriculture, India has potential to become
a major producer of transgenic rice and several
Genetically Modified (GM) crops. Beyond biotherapeutics, the bioservices sector represents an area of
significant promise for India because of its skilled labor
force, attractive costs, and access to major markets
in Asia. India is expected to leverage its cost-competitiveness in manufacturing also.Well-established
strength in information technology area and convergence of life sciences with information technology is
likely to create major opportunities for India.
ABC Genomics India Private Limited

www.abcgenomics.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Area of activities
Company offers a number of low cost and powerful genomic tools/solutions
such as in situ synthesized custom arrays through Bio discovery LLC USA.
End-to-end solutions are provided in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics
and nanotechnology especially contract services in customized microarrays
gene based diagnostics, low cost molecular tools, microfluidic devices and
nanotechnology based solutions/products.
Annual turnover ( Rs. in Lakhs )

9.5
Year of association with BITP

2014
Number of employees
6
Main areas of training

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Preferred qualification for trainees

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology
Year of establishment
2007
Sub-Sector
Diagnostic Services
BITP Trainees required,
provided and secured jobs
2014-15
14
07
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Trainee getting trained in bioprocess and service division
Training in central instrumentation facility
Trainees experimenting in laboratory
Supervisors with list of trainees and projects (2014)

Supervisor & Area of Specialization
Trainee & Title of Project
Dr. Somesh Mehra

Scientist-C
Biotechnology
Ms. Aditi Singh

Meat speciation in two livestock species (Goat & Sheep) using
16S rRNA mitochondrial genes
Ms. Priyamwada
Molecular based detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
contamination of water sample collected from Lucknow district
Ms. Pragati Singh
Meat speciation in two livestock species using 12S rRNA
mitochondrial genes
Mr. Nilesh Kumar Dixit
Molecular cloning and sequencing of Interleukin-6(CDS) from
Gallus domesticus and study its genetic relatedness among few
avian species
Mr. SachendraPratap Singh

Instructor
Microarray
Ms. Jyoti Jaiswal

Genotypic polymorphism study of peroxisome proliferated
activated receptor 2 pro12ala polymorphism
Dr. Syed. A. Hashsham

Professor
Biotechnology
Ms. Poonam Yadav

Optimization of IL-8 induction in in vitro chicken Peripheral
Blood Mononuclear Cell PBMC culture by synthetic
lipopolysaccharide LPS
Ms. Pratibha Agarwal
Molecular cloning and sequencing of Interleukin-4CDS from
Gallus domesticus and study its genetic relatedness among few
avian species
Extra-mural funding received by the company

Scheme
DBT,GOIBIRAC-SBIRI
Project
A Point-Of-Care (POC) Genetic Testing Device for TB Markers
suitable for primary Health Care Centers. (Phase-I)
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

5
Ahmedabad
University - MultiCentric Project
Development of low cost device as an early warning system for

prevention of diabetes
60
Feedback
Company: BITP is an excellent programme which tends to meets the parallel demand in development of good
human resource in the field of life science. It is great platform for industry also to assess prospective manpower.
Trainees got valuable industrial exposure. They got understanding of company expectations and requirements.
Company got opportunity to test the trainees for future jobs. Programme is mutually beneficial to companies
and trainees.
Contact Person
Dr. Somesh Mehra
Senior Scientist
ABC Genomics India Private Limited
Biotech Park Sector G, Jankipuram, Kursi Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh-226021,
Mob: 9410431774, Email: drsomeshmehra@gmail.com
A G Bioteck
Laboratories Limited
www.agbiotek.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The main objective of AG Bioteck is to provide a commercial interface for
Agriculture Biotechnologies to increase the food production. The company
supplies to the Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and tourism industry a
wide assortment of plants such as cash crops, cut flowers, ornamentals, fruits,
spices, medicinal and timber yielding woody trees, all of the highest quality.
1992
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana

2002

117

R&D
Number of employees
40

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub-Sector
Tissue Culture
2010-11
06
05
02
2011-12
06
03
01
2012-13
Trainees getting trained in plant tissue culture laboratory
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Training in plant tissue culture laboratory
Trainee stacking tissue plant
Inside view of green house
Supervisors with list of trainees and projects (2010-13)

Ms. Basanti Nahak

Production Manager
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Ms. G. Vijaya Durga Devi

Standardization of quality parameters in production of tissue
cultured Costus igneus N.E.Br
Ms. Rajitha Katipalli
cultured Stevia rebaudiana B.
Ms. E. Himabindu
cultured Ficus carica L
Ms. Hemasri Somarouthu
Standardization of tissue culture techniques different clones of
Eucalyptus for mass multiplication.
Ms. Jayanthi Chavali
Study of various contaminants during the in vitro establishment
of Pongamia pinnata L.
Ms. Yeruva Hema
Standardization of quality parameters in commercial
production of tissue cultured Aloe barbadensis Mill
Ms. Anjana Kandarpa
cultured Hylocereus undatus (haworth)
Feedback
Company: The training provides good exposure to students. It gives an opportunity for the students to learn and
understand the industrial needs. During the training period, the capabilities and hands on experience of the students
improve. It also helps the supervisors to explore more in the desired field.
Contact Person
Ms. Kalagara Sai Sumitra
Production Manager
A G Bioteck Laboratories Limited
Survey No 226/A, Bachupally, Post Quitbullapur, R.R District, Hyderabad- 500090, Telangana,
Tel: 080-8333499, Mob: 9100474984, Email: agbioteck@gmail.com
Aditya Biotech Lab Research

Private Limited
www.ablr.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Plant Tissue culture, Molecular Biology, Hybrid seed production, Aromatic
oil production, Organic Farming, Bioenergy and Agro Waste Management.
Development of Plant tissue culture protocol of commercially important
medicinal plant species, Genetic diversity analysis using molecular marker,
Molecular marker based selection and breeding, Molecular marker based
disease diagnosis, agro waste based product development, hybrid seed
production, aromatic crop farming as well as its distillation, computational
biology and its application in biotechnology, bioenergy etc.
1996
Location
Raipur, Chattisgarh
367.79

2012
Number of employees
151

R&D
Sector
Agriculture
Sub-Sector
Plant Tissue Culture
and Hybrid Seeds

M.Sc in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Plant Biotechnology

2012-13
06
06
03
2013-14
20
04
02
Trainee getting trained in laboratory
2014-15
24
04
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee experimenting in laboratory

Dr. Sanket Thakur

Chief Scientific Officer
Ms. Ankita Das

Media optimisation for initiation and multiplication of ginger
Mr. Nitish Jangde
Identification of yield contributing genes in Banana and their
expression profiling
Mr. Rakesh Kumar Meena
Ms. Sweta Kumari

Hybridity testing and screening of linked markers to YVMV
resistance gene in Okra
Dr. A. K. Verma
Ms. Yatika Gokhale

Allelic discrimination between sweet and hot peppers for fruit
pungency using RAPD marker

Scheme
Project
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)
SBIRI
Identification of DNA markers to elite traits in micropropagated

banana plants
38.94
SBIRI
Marker assisted introgression of yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV)

resistance traits in high yielding varieties of okra
38.66
Publications by BITP trainees

1. Shalini, A., Rakesh Kumar Meena, Shubhankar
Tarafdar and Sanket Thakur., Evaluation of genetic
Diversity in bamboo through DNA markers and study of
association with morphological traits. 2013, Bull. Env.
Pharmacol. Life Sci., Vol 2 (8): 78-83
2. Rakesh Ku., Meena, Ambresh Verma K., Manish

Kumar, Tanushree Chatterjee and Sanket Thakur,
Evaluation of okra germplasm against Yellow Vein Mosaic
Disease. 2015, Indian Phytopathology, Vol 68(2)
Feedback
Company: Biotech industrial training in association with DBT and BCIL is very good initiative taken for exposure
of students to biotech industries. We have great experience with students coming from different places as well as from
different streams. We are requesting for increase of our intake capacity for the BITP programme. Trainees felt that
this was good approach to create employment in the field of biotech but there is need to focus on self-employment.
Company should be allotted according to area of interest and dissertation project. Training helps to know how work
is done in a biotech company. This programme is extremely useful for fresh students as they get understanding of
industry environment, expectations, how knowledge acquired by them can be utilised for product and process
optimisation, quality control and assurance, production schedule as per the time target, etc. Similarly, Industries
get an opportunity to train students and bridge the skill gaps to make them industry ready.They can also inculcate
industry culture such as discipline, teamwork in the trainees. Good trainees can be selected as future employees in
trainer company or other allied companies.
Contact Person
Dr. Sanket Thakur
Aditya Biotech Lab Research Private Limited
Nandanvan Road, Chandandih, Raipur- 492001, Chhattisgarh,
Tel: 7713291015, Email: tcl@ablr.co.in
Advanta Limited
www.advantaindia.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
The Company has been established with the prime objective of conducting
research and development, production and marketing of superior high
yielding hybrid seeds of crops of national importance, discovery and
application of molecular markers for rapid and precision crop breeding
deploying advanced next generation sequencing tools.
1994
Location

2010-11

3,50,000

R&D
Number of employees
125

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub-Sector
Hybrid Seeds
Supervisor & Area of Specialization Trainee & Title of Project
2010-11
12
Dr. Elangovan. M
Principal Scientist
Molecular Markers
Ms. A . Naga Sindhu

Linkage mapping of Gynoecy in
Bitter gourd
01
2011-12
Scheme
DBT_BIPP
02
02
01
DBT_BIPP
2012-13
02
01
Project
RNAi and technological interventions
to develop insect-pest, diseases and
viruses tolerant tomato hybrids for
Indian and International markets
Multi-stacking genes to develop
engineered rice; with enhanced
drought and multiple diseases and
pests tolerance
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

217
209
2013-14
Feedback
03
02
2014-15
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

41
Company: Program is mutually beneficial for both trainees and company.

Last batch trainee was enthusiastic in learning new molecular techniques
and within a short period, could learn and independently perform molecular
biology techniques.
Contact Person
Dr. Vilas Parkhi
Principal Scientist
Advanta Limited
Lab No. 56, Phase-I IKP Knowledge Park, Genome
Valley, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad, Telangana,
Mob: 9642735191, Email: vilas.parkhi@advantaseeds.com
Advinus Therapeutics
Private Limited
www.advinus.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Advinus Therapeutics is an integrated R&D organization that is focused on
the new drug discovery and development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Promoted by the TATA group, the company is first of its kind in India
to offer end to end development services to the global pharma, agro and
biotech industry while creating long term value through internal and
collaborative drug discovery. Advinus operations are organized into two
business centric activities around Discovery and Development of therapeutic
molecules respectively.
2005
Location
Pune, Maharashtra
8,995

2008
Number of employees
443

R&D
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Sector
Drug Discovery

M. Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology
2010-11
2011-12
Dr Vamsi Madgula
Principal Scientist-II
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Ms. Sneha Ashok Adsule

Development of KI and kinact
constants for erythromycin and
verapamil to predict the CYP3A
mediated drug-drug interaction
in vitro in the pooled human liver
microsomes
05
01
01
13
01
Feedback
2014-15
02
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: BITP is a very good programme providing training to freshers.

The trainee provided had excellent communication skills, team spirit,
aptitude and Competence for job. We could not offer job immediately after
training due to suitable vacancy. Our association with BITP dates back
to 2008. We have imparted training to trainees in new drug discovery by
involving them in in-house projects. Trainees gained experience in handling
high end instruments and use of advanced techniques. In the last few years,
number of trainees allotted to us has been reduced drastically which has
caused difficulties as we are unable to plan. This needs to be kept in mind by
BCIL. We have retained a few trainees on our company rolls.
Contact Person
Ms. Lata Kumar
Manager HR
Advinus Therapeutics Private Limited
Quantum Towers Plot No. 9, Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park Phase I, Hinjewadi, Pune- 411057,
Maharashtra, Tel: 020-665396, Email: lata.kumar@advinus.com
Amar Immunodiagnostics
Private Limited
www.amarimmunodiagnostics.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The company is engaged in developing and producing immunoassay based
diagnostic kits including development of monoclonal antibodies.
2002

2011
Location

R&D

700

M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
20
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Sector
Immunodiagnostic kits
2011-12
Dr. Jayant. K. Bhanushali

Director of Research
Immunology
03
01
Ms. Gowthami Addada

Development of Elisa Kits
Feedback
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: Fresh Biotechnology students willing to take up jobs in biotech

companies are unable to gain entry as they do not possess skill sets needed
by the companies. Few students do not have requisite practical training due
to lack of adequate laboratory facilities and expertise in universities.They
may have good theoretical knowledge but lack of hands-on skills makes them
unsuitable. Therefore, Biotechnology Industrial Training programme was
initiated to help such students willing to take up career in biotechnology.
We appreciate the efforts of DBT & BCIL for having such a wonderful
programme for biotechnology students.We have trained one trainee in
2011-12; trainee was very sincere and hardworking. We had offered her job
in our organization and she is still working with us. Our experience with
BITP is limited to one trainee, however, we had involved her in development
of ELISA diagnostic kit. BITP trainees stipend as well as bench fee was
released on time by BCIL. We would like to be associated with this
programme in future.
Contact Person
Dr. Jayant K Bhanushali
Director of Research
Amar Immunodiagnostics Private Limited
242/1 Road No.18, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033, Telangana,
Mobile: 9849016777/ 4023552954, Email: jayantbhanushali@yahoo.com
Anil Bioplus Limited

www.anilbioplus.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Production of bio-industrials, industrial enzymes, microbes (with enzymes)
and bio-chemicals (gluconate, citrate). enzyme gluconate production and
purification.
1939

2011
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

R&D

9,818

B. Tech. Biotechnology
Number of employees
150
Sector
Bioprocess Engineering
Sub-Sector
Enzyme Production
2011-12
Dr. Ranveer Batsa

Manager- R&D
02
01
Mr. Patel Hiral Shantilal

Isolation of lactic acid producing
bacteria and production of
calcium lactate through SMF
01
Feedback
2012-13
02
02
2014-15
02
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: Initiation of under graduate and post graduate courses in

biotechnology by a large number of public and private sector universities
and often, several of these students have not got enough practical exposure
due to lack of appropriate laboratory facilities and faculty with expertise in
multi-disciplinary, rapidly advancing area. Hence, to bridge gaps in skill
sets of students and to make them suitable for jobs in industry, BITP was
conceived to provide desired industrial exposure. Candidates recommended
by BCIL in BITP programme have good basic knowledge and they easily to
understand the requirements of industry. Disbursement of remuneration is
also prompt from BCIL. Our association with BITP is recent and we have
provided exposure to candidates by involving them in our in-house projects.
Few trainees after successful completion of training have been absorbed. We
would like to be involved in this programme in the coming years.
Contact Person
Mr. Darshan Mehta
Executive Director
Anil Bioplus Limited
PO Box no. 1009, Anil Road, Bapunagar, Ahmedabad - 380025, Gujarat
Tel: 7940282000, Mobile: 9898098026, Email: darshan.mehta@anil.co.in
Ankur Seeds Private Limited

www.ankurseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Genetics and Plant Breeding Biotechnology. Breeding and Development.
1984

2008
Location
Nagpur, Maharashtra

R&D

51,403

M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Number of employees
229
Sector
Agriculture
Sub-Sector
Plant Biotechnology
2010-11
06
06
02
2011-12
12
06
03
2012-13
08
Trainee engaged in capsicum fruit picking Trainee engaged in media preparation
03
01
2013-14
06
04
02
2014-15
06
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee working on Laminar flow
Trainees working in inoculation lab

Mr. Ahmed Khadri

Technical Officer III
Tissue Culture
Ms. Sweety Asija

Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in indica rice
Ms. Ashwini Deshpande

Technical Officer II
Tissue Culture
Ms. Kavita S Bramhanwade

Dihaploid development through anther culture in
Capsicum annuum
Mr. Datta Rameshrao Surwase
Dihaploid development through anther culture in
Capsicum annuum
Feedback
Company: Indeed, the BITP scheme is very useful for the trainees and the industry as well.
1. Importance of BITP:
Advance consideration of industry preferences by BITP with regards to academic qualification of trainees,
prefer number of trainees, etc., facilitates the industry to involve the trainees in the suitable ongoing/new research
oriented biotech projects right from the day one of the training.
The training duration of six months is sufficient for the trainees to get concrete ideas about the know-how and
the work performed in a particular industry, so that he/she can take better decisions about their future career
prospects.
The same duration of six months is also enough for the industry to assess the performance of the freshers/trainees
mainly based on their theoretical knowledge, their aptitude for learning, sincerity, discipline, scope of continuity,
suitability for absorption in the industry. Such an assessment is not possible through a short interview for a few
minutes.
The programme offers a practical first hand exposure to the trainees in the best possible professional working
environment. It also takes into account the convenience of the trainees by paying a monthly stipend for better
output.
The training programme gives excellent exposure to the trainees in a biotech industry, whereby the trainees get
first hand training in the field of life sciences which surely upgrades them.
2. Quality of BITP Trainees:
The trainees provided under the BITP are those who have been selected based upon the concurrent requirement
of the biotech industry in the country, thereby bridging gap between the young freshers and the industry.
Good quality trainees recommended under the BITP provide a good chance to the industry to evaluate the
trainees, consequently enhancing the retention percentage.
3. Benefit to industry/trainees:
The programme benefits the industry by providing the trainees with required academic background, thereby
making available the needed manpower for suitable retention in the industry based on the assessment of the
performance of the trainees under BITP.
Similarly, the trainees are also granted the much needed exposure and the elementary work experience, which is
today a pre-requisite for absorption in an industry.
The programme helps reduce the industry burden of manpower hunt to a good extent.
Finding a job immediately after college many times becomes difficult, it is during this troublesome episode that the
trainees are benefited by the programme which offers a much needed breakthrough so that the trainees can prove
their best during the training period and further they can have suitable placements.
Contact Person
Dr Bhupesh R. Pathak
Asst. Manager - Regulatory Affairs
Ankur Seeds Private Limited
27 New Cotton Market Layout, Opposite MSRTC Bus Station, Nagpur- 440018, Maharashtra
Tel: .7122726148/ 9423104577, Email:research@ankurseeds.com
Apt Software Avenues Private Limited

www.aptsoftware.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Software development for sequence analysis development of QSAR and
validation softwares novel representation of metabolic pathways with graph.
1994

2014
Location
Kolkata, West Bengal

Bioinformatics

128.71

B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Bioinformatics
Number of employees
21
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub-Sector
Computational Biology
2014-15
Dr. Pratim Chakraborti

Bioinformatics
Software Consultant
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Mr. Krishna Kumar

Molecular modeling & interactions
of key proteins of dengue serotypes,
de novo identification of eukaryotic
promoter sites
Feedback
Company: BITP is a great initiative by the DBT to produce industry
ready manpower. In this programme, fresh students are placed in biotech
companies and are provided industrial exposure. This helps in better
understanding of industry working, their expectations and specific
requirements. Companies also get chance to judge the performance of
candidates vis--vis their requirements. We have trained one BITP trainee
under BITP 2014-15. He was a very good student and had the promising
potential. Job was offered to the candidate but did not join since he wanted
to go for higher studies. Although our association with this programme is
recent and our experience is limited to one trainee, we think, conceptually
this programme is mutually beneficial for trainers and trainees. We would
like to continue our association with the programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Pratim Chakraborti
Software Consultant
Apt Software Avenues Private Limited
Unit G 301, Block DC, City centre sector 1, Salt lake, Kolkata- 7 00064, West Bengal,
Tel: 033-23583559, Mob: 9831004707, Email: pratimc@adept-software.com
ARA Healthcare Private Limited

www.arahc.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Molecular Biology, Fermentation and Molecular Diagnostics. To standardize
recombinant therapeutic novel biosimilar protein (Development of novel
biologicals, biosimilars and molecular diagnostics).
2003

2008
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
450

R&D


M. Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
58
Sector
Healthcare

Sub-Sector
Diagnostics and clinical research
2010-11
16
15
Mr. Ashok Kumar

Mrs. Deepti Dewangan
Research Scientist
Ms. Anuj
2011-12
Ms. Sonia Gupta

Bioprocess optimization of
recombinant therapeutic ARA P-III
protein in bacterial cell system
21
07
01
Mr. Divyesh Upadhyay
2012-13
Ms. Sanjoli Jain

Population genetics & immunophenotyping of Leukemia patient
08
06
2013-14
14
11
01
2014-15
15
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Ms. Samiksha Mishra

Ms. Sonia Goel
07
Mr. Randhir Kumar
Feedback
Company: BITP trainees are sincere and hardworking. BITP is very good
programme as companies get time to select future employees and trainees get
industrial exposure and hands-on training.
Contact Person
Dr. Ashok Kumar
Research Scientist
ARA Healthcare Private Limited
K-11/19 DLF City, Phase- II, Gurgaon-122002, Haryana
Tel: 0124-4143586, Mob: 9910024749,
Email: askr82@gmail.com
Arbro Pharmaceuticals Limited

www.arbropharma.com
Nature of company
Other
Area of activities
Manufacturing and testing of pharmaceuticals, herbals, food, agricultural
and environmental samples, microbiological and molecular biology studies
and clinical trials on contract basis, analytical and bioanalytical method
development.
1994
Location
Delhi

2008

2,333

Bioethics, R&D, Quality Control/Assurance and Marketing/ Sales
Number of employees
132

B.E. in Biotechnology, M.Sc. in Biotechnology and Environmental
Biotechnology and M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering
Sector
Pharmaceuticals
Sub-Sector
Bio analytical
2010-11
12
02
2011-12
50
05
01
2012-13
28
2013-14
2014-15
Trainee working in laboratory
Trainee working with disintegration tester
Trainee working at GC head space
03
40
04
50
08
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Mr. Ashit Tyagi

Research Scientist
Mr. Nanja Siddiqui

Microbiological contaminants and pesticide residues in
rice microbiology
Dr. Praveen Kumar Baliyan
Mr. Tamal Das

Bioanalytical determination of memantine in human plasma
by LC-MS-MS
Mr. Razi Khan

Analysis and testing of active pharmaceutical ingredients and
their content analysis in finished pharma products by using
different analytical methods
Mr. Dilip Kumar

Method development and validation of gabapentin in
human plasma
Mr. Ashok Kumar
Ms. Priyanka Jain

Qualification of Working Standards
Ms. Jaspreet Kaur

Comparison of the shelf life study of 2 samples of Dahi
Mr. Vinay Tyagi
Ms. Upasna Gautam

Verification of methods for the estimation of Lactobacillus
and Bifidobacterium in nutritional food matrix
Mr. Praveen Baliyan
Ms. Jigmet Disket

Identification and quantification of pesticide residue in grapes
using hyphenated techniques (LC/MS/MS)
Mr. Sanjay Pandey
Mr. Vivek Dubey

Determination of % of fatty acid content in the biscuit by
Gas Chromatography
Feedback
Company: Fresh Biotechnology graduates and post graduates willing to take up jobs in industry find it very
difficult to gain entry in biotechnology companies. To facilitate industrial exposure to such students and to provide an
opportunity to companies to evaluate suitability of trainees as employees, biotechnology industrial training
programme was conceived.
Our association with BITP has been encouraging. We are impressed by systematic procedures developed for selection
of trainees, reporting procedures developed and implemented by BCIL.Our association with BITP dates back to 2008.
Although, our demand for BITP trainees has considerably increased in last few years, number of trainees provided to
us is not enough. We request BCIL to either fix upper limit on number of trainees requested by companies or develop
specific criteria for allotment of trainees. We have provided exposure to candidates in our R&D, quality control and
marketing groups. Students were also updated about safety and security requirements, ethical considerations and
regulatory procedures to be followed. We have retained few trainees in our company. We would be happy to be
involved in this programme and contribute by guiding young minds.
Contact Person
Dr. Deepak Bhanot
Vice President -Training & Development
Arbro Pharmaceuticals Limited
4-9 Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, Delhi,
Tel: 011-45754575, Mob: 9958398884, Email: deepak.bhanot@aurigaresearch.com
Aristogene Biosciences
Private Limited
www.aristogene.com
Nature of company
Private Limited

100
Area of activities
Molecular biology, enzymes, cloning and purification, immunochemicals and
immunodiagnostics. Development of molecular diagnostic kits, Protein
purification and analysis, Contract research services and Industrial training.
Development and manufacturing of enzymes, antibodies Teaching kits, DNA
markers and proteins. Contract research services in the areas of molecular
biology, immunology, proteomics and diagnostics. To provide industrial
training in molecular biology, immunology, proteomics, molecular diagnostic
kits for aquaculture and human pathogens. Cloning, expression and purification
of restriction enzymes and modifying enzymes. Contract research services in
the area of proteomics and genomics.
Number of employees
17

2009
Sector
Healthcare

R&D
2006
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka
Sub-Sector
Diagnostic kits

M.Sc. in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

2010-11
08
04
01
2011-12
10
04
02
2012-13
14
Trainees getting trained laboratory
03
03
2013-14
09
05
2014-15
06
04
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Subhashini
Director
Biotechnology
Ms. Ananya Banerjee

Isolation and characterization of phages specific to Vibrio
harveyi
Mr. Puneeth K. G.

Isolation and characterization of bacteriophages specific to
Vibrio harveyi
Ms. Rekha Dagdu Birajdar

Cloning and expression of Sma I restriction modification system
in Escherichia coli 2. Purification of EcoRI restriction enzyme
and T4 DNA ligase enzyme by column chromatography
Mrs. B. Vasudha
Ms. Himani Meena

Cloning Overexpression Purification of T4 DNA Ligase gene
using pET 15b vector

Scheme
Project
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)
DBT_SBIRI
Bacteriophage based control of vibriosis in shrimp
67
Feedback
Company: Realising the huge gap between the industry expectations and quality of manpower available in biotechnology, Biotechnology Industrial training Programme was initiated. This unique programme enables students to gain
industrial exposure and to get first hand information about industry environment, work culture, time schedules etc.
This exposure helps students to take appropriate career decisions. Trainer companies also use this training period to
evaluate the trainees capability, aptitude and willingness to work in industry.
Excellent, beneficial and well thought out programme by DBT. Hoping that DBT will continue this with renewed
vigour. Biotech Consortium India Limited is implementing the program very nicely and selection of candidates is
very good. Trainees are placed in companies keeping in mind the requisition of the companies and expertise of
students. Students get exposure to latest techniques and understand specific requirements of companies.
Companies also judge the students on their knowledge, capability, willingness to learn and accordingly mould them
to suit their requirements.Increasing the duration of training to one year and selection of candidates willing to take
up jobs in companies would be useful as sometimes trainees leave the companies to pursue higher studies. Thus, the
time and efforts invested by companies in training students is wasted. Students take up this training as stop gap
arrangement till they get admission in Ph.D. or clear fellowship exams.
We have been able to attract extramural funding under public private partnership programme of Department of
Biotechnology and have involved the students in our in-house projects. Biotech Consortium India Limited is prompt
in releasing stipend for students and bench fee for companies. Online monthly feedback system has been well received
by students and supervisors as it has helped them to understand each others expectations and requirements. We
would like to continue our involvement with BITP.
Contact Person
Dr. C. R. Subhashini
Director
Aristogene Biosciences Private Limited
A-67A First Cross, Rajaji Nagar Industrial Estate, Bangalore- 560044, Karnataka,
Mob: 9880756987, Email: subhashini@aristogene.com
ARKRAY Healthcare Private Limited

(Formerly SPAN Diagnostics Ltd.)
www.arkray.co.in
Nature of company
Public Limited

7,938.23
Area of activities
ARKRAY provides everything from development, production, sales and
marketing to customer services. We research, develop, manufacture,
distribute and provide after-sales services of clinical testing instruments,
reagents and data management systems used for diagnosis, treatment and
medical examinations. We develop functional food materials with
effectiveness proven by clinical trials. In the areas of anti-glycemic, anti-aging,
anti-metabolic syndrome and other health effects, we are discovering new
values in and commercializing herbs and fruits that have been familiar foods
from the old days.
Number of employees
275

1993
Sector
Healthcare

R&D
1993
Location
Surat, Gujarat
Sub-Sector
Diagnostics

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Dr. Mohammad Sadique

Assistant Manager, R&D
Hybridoma Department
Mr. Mangukiya A Mansukbhai

Detection of HCV core antigen
in serum
2010-11
07
03
Feedback
2014-15
05
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: BITP by DBT and BCIl is a very good initiative and mutually
suits trainees and trainers companies. Trainer companies invest their time
and effort in training students and get a chance to select them as employees.
Trainees also get practical training in R&D, production, quality control and
analysis. They understand difference in academic and industry environment
and can take appropriate career decisions keeping in mind their aptitude,
salary expectations, etc.We have been associated with this programme since
1993 and have contributed in creating a pool of industry ready manpower.
We have observed that this is a dynamic programme and we have seen it
grow from few trainees with involvement of few companies in initial years to
a large number of trainees and expansion in number of companies involved.
We are happy with timely disbursement of stipend and bench fee. Online
feedback system by students and supervisors has inculcated discipline and
accountability. We would like to continue our involvement with the
programme and contribute to trained manpower to suit industry needs.
Contact Person
Dr. Maulik Rachh
Research Executive
ARKRAY Healthcare Private Limited
173/B - New Industrial Estate Udhna, Surat- 394210, Gujarat,
Tel: 02612277211, Mob: 9972551810, Email: rd.mol@span.co.in
AshmarIP Technology
and Research P Ltd.
www.ashmarip.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
AshmarIP provides high-quality, reasonably priced analytical and consulting
services to assist clients in various stages of the IP value chain. AshmarIP
specializes in helping clients maximize the economic value of their
Intellectual Property.
2007
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana

2008

150

IPR, Marketing / Sales
Number of employees
30

B.E., M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Intellectual Property Rights
Sub-Sector
Number of trainees required,
in last five years
2010-11
03
02
01
2011-12
10
04
04
2012-13
12
Trainees interacting with supervisors
04
04
2013-14
10
05
02
2014-15
12
09
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees in computer laboratory

Dr. Anupama Yadav

Technical Manager
Patent Analytics, Drafting & Research
Shweta Nagar

Patent landscape analysis on biohydrogen production
technology
Shivani Bagbar
Patent landscape analysis on nanoparticles targeted drug
delivery system
Poornima
Patent landscape analysis on nanoparticlestargeted drug
delivery system
Dr. Aarti Gandhi

Assistant Manager
Patent Analytics & Research
Vaibhav Kochhar
technology
Rashmi Lamba
technology
Ayushee Gupta
technology
Dr. Devika Saini
Senior Research Associate
Patent Landscape
Vinita Kumari
Patent landscape analysis on nanoparticles
targeted drug delivery system
Aanchal Nehra
Mohini Singh
Feedback
Company Biotechnology Industrial training Programme is one programme of its kind which is beneficial to students
and companies. Placement of selected students in biotech companies is facilitated and exposure provided during the period
enables the students to arrive at correct career decisions. Companies contribute to the training of manpower and can also
use this period to effectively judge the candidates for their suitability for employment.
We are very happy with the selection process of BCIL as all the interns were technically sound and had zeal to work hard
and perform with excellence. All of them were enthusiastic, energetic and displayed positive behavior. We have absorbed
11 interns in our company in the past five years and presently, 6 interns from BCIL are an integral part of our biotech IP
team. All of them are disciplined and they never miss work without prior approval and appropriate notification. Almost all
of them have good oral and written communication skills and are always cordial and willing to help co-workers, students,
and clients. We look forward to training the next batch of BCIL and absorbing the best talent.
We have trained the interns in IPR which is an upcoming area and demand is bound to increase. Trainees would have
tremendous scope as patent examiners, patent writers and patent attorneys.
Contact Person
Mr. Rakesh Malaviya
COO & Board Member
AshmarIP Technology and Research P Ltd.
Unit No. 615, 6th flr, Bestech Business Tower, Sohna Road Sec. 48; Gurgaon-122019, Haryana,
Tel: 01244261117, Email: ayadav@ashmar.in

www.aigindia.net
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
1. Translational research of Gastrointestinal Diseases.
2. Teaching Basic sciences to Diplomate in National Board (DNB) students/
doctors.
3. Developing diagnostics methods.
4. Training final year post graduate students for taking up projects.
1994
Location

2008

17,000

R&D, Bioinformatics, Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing,
IPR and Production
Number of employees
1000
Sector
Healthcare
Sub-Sector
Clinical Research

M.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology, Molecular & Human Genetics
and Biotechnology

2010-11
15
04
01
2011-12
12
12
04
2012-13
10
10
05
01
2013-14
10
12
06
01
2014-15
08
08
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. (Mrs.) Sandya Singh

Research Scientist
Biotechnology
Ms. Ambati Tejaswi

APC mutations in sporadic colorectal carcinomas from
Indian population
Ms. Kavya Singh Chouhan
WNT signaling deregulation in colorectal cancer in
Indian population
Dr. V.V. RaviKanth

Research Scientist
Genetics
Mr. Maddela Santhosh

Validation of dysregulated genes from a microarray experiment
in colorectal cancer
Dr. (Mrs.) M. Sasikala

Senior Scientist & Head (Research)
Biochemistry
Ms. Sakshi Patel

Functional validation of identified novel SNP in BACH2 gene
in chronic pancreatitis
Ms. Swetha Priyadarshini Pyla
Differentiation of Human Adipose Tissue Derived
Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Islet-like Cell Clusters
Ms. Kandhi Bhargavi
Circulating miRNA in hepatitis B related hepatocellular
carcinoma
Dr. (Mrs.) Rupjyoti Talukdar

Clinical Pancreatologist and Clinician Scientist
Medical Biotech
Ms. Neeshu Saroj

Evaluation of type of acinar cell injury in acute pancreatitis
using rat acinar cell

Funding Agency
Project
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)
DBT
Functional Assessment of Adult Human Pancreatic Islets Following

Autologus Transplantation
46.89
DBT
MicroRNA Profiling in Periampullary Carcinoma in Indian

Population
24.30
DBT
Genetic analysis of gallstone disease in indian population
36.16
ICMR
Functional and Gene Expression Studies in Islets during Progression

of Chronic Pancreatitis
29.00
DBT
Studies on intestinal microbiota of ethnically diverse tribal

population of India: enhancing our understanding on effect of
host genotype, diet and ecology
16.80
DBT Wellcome Trust
Studies on Pathogenesis of Human Acute Pancreatitis
337.36
ICMR
Impact of genetic polymorphisms of CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 on the

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of proton pump inhibitors
in Andhra Pradesh Population (Telugu Origin)
31.38
ICMR
Study of the Growth Inhibitory Efficacy of Celecoxib in Combination

with Antibiotics on Clinically Isolated Bacterial Strains and in Mouse
Model of Sepsis
6.98

1. Steffie Urmila Avanthi, Ravi Kanth, V, V., Jaya
Agarwal, Sundeep Lakhtakia, Karthik Gangineni, Rao,
G, V., Reddy, D,N., Rupjyoti Talukdar. Association
of claudin2 and PRSS1-PRSS2 polymorphism with
idiopathic recurrent acute and chronic pancreatitis:

A case-control study from India. 2015, Journal of
Gastroenterology &Hepatology.
2. Mithun Sharma, Padaki Nagaraja Rao, Mitnala
Sasikala, Mamata Reddy Kuncharam, Chima Reddy,

Vardaraj Gokak, Raju, B, P, S, S., Jagdeesh, R., Singh,
Piyal Nag, Nageshwar Reddy D., Autologous mobilized
peripheral blood CD34+ cell infusion in non-viral
decompensated liver cirrhosis. 2015, World Journal of
Gastroenterology. (In press)
3. Ravikanth, V, V., Sasikala, M., Rao, P, N., Urmila
Steffie Avanthie, Rajender Rao, K., Nageshwar Reddy, D.,
Pooled genetic analysis in ultrasound measured NAFLD
in Indian subjects: a pilot study. 2014, World Journal of
Hepatology, 6(6);435-442.
4. Ravikanth, V, V., Sandeep Bhalsing, Sasikala, M., Rao,
G, V., Pradeep, R., Urmila Steffie Avanthi , Nageshwar
Reddy, D., Microsatellite instability and promoter
hypermethylation in colorectal cancer in India. 2014,
Tumour Biol. 35(5):4347-55.
Ramanjujam Harithakrishna , GuduruVenkat Rao,

Rebala Pradeep, Bharadhwaj Kunal, Nalla Ramakrishna,
Shekaran Anuradha, Duvvuru Nageshwar Reddy,
Association of vascular endothelial growth factor
(VEGF) gene polymorphism and increased serum VEGF
concentration with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 2013,
Pancreatology, 13, 267 272.
10. Rathindra Mohan Mukherjee, Gelli Veena Shravanti,
Aparna Jakkampudi, Ramya Kota, Asha Latha Jangala,
Panyala Balkumar Reddy, Padaki Nagaraja Rao, Rajesh
Gupta, Duvvuru Nageshwar Reddy. Reduced Expression
of DNA Damage Repair Genes High Mobility Group
Box1 and Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase1in Inactive
Carriers of Hepatitis B Virus Infection-A Possible Stage
of Viral Integration. 2013, Journal of Clinical and
Experimental Hepatology, Vol/No. 1-7.
5. Mukherj, R, M., Gelli Veena Shravanti, Balkumar
11. Mukherjee, R. M., Jyothi Arava, Balkumar Reddy,

P., Rao, P, N., Gupta, R., Reddy, D, N., Role of Hepatitis
B Virus Surface Antigen Quantification in e Antigen
Negative Chronic Hepatitis B Infection. 2013, Global J.
Sci. Frontier Res. Volume 13 Issue 3 Version 1.0.
6. AparnaJakkampudi, Mukherjee, R, M., Ramya Kota,
12. Mukherjee, R, M., Gelli Veena Shravanti, Asha Latha

Jangala, Rao, P, N., Reddy, D, N., Subversion of cellular
inhibitor of apoptosis protein 2 gene expression in
hepatitis B virus infected peripheral blood mononuclear
cells. 2013, Applied Cell Biology, 2(4):144-148.
Reddy, P., Rao, P, N., Reddy D, N., Escalated Expressioin

of Autophagy Related Gene Atg5 in Hepatitis B Virus
Infection. 2014, Journal of Microbiology Research and
Reviews: Vol 2 (2).
Gelli Veena Shravanti, Rao, P, N., Reddy, D, N., Down
regulation of Human Toll-like Receptor 2 and 4 Genes in
inactive carriers of Hepatitis B Virus Infection-a possible
mode of viral persistence. 2014, J Gastroenterol Hepatol
Res. 3(4):1030-1034.
7. Uma Mahesh K, S, S., Murali M, K., Sasikala, M.,
Talukdar, R., Rao, G,V., Spandana, B., Rajasekhar, K., Siva
Prasad, S., Anuradha, S., Ramji, C., Pradeep, R., Reddy, D,
N., MicroRNA profiling in periampullary carcioma. 2013,
Pancreatology, 14: 36-47.
8. Banerjee, R., Balaji, M., Sasikala, M., Anuradha, S.,
Rao, G, V., Nageshwar, Reddy, D., Granulomas of Crohns
disease and tuberculosis can be differentiated by CD73
cell surface marker expression. 2013, Digestive Disease
Sciences, DOI 10.1007/s 10620-013-2667-0.
9. Siddapuram Sivaprasad, Bale Govardhan,
13. Gelli Veena Shravanthi, Rathindra Mohan

Mukherjee, Padaki Nagaraja Rao, Aparna Jakkampudi,
Panyala Balkumar Reddy, Rajesh Gupta, Duvvuru
Nageshwar Reddy. Reduced Expression of Human
Chemokine Genes RANTES and IP-10 in Hepatitis B
Virus Mediated Cirrhosis of Liver. 2012, Journal of
Biology and Life Science, ISSN 2157-60762012,Vol.3.
14. Mukherjee, R, M., Balkumar Reddy, P., Jyothi
Arava, Rao, P, N., Sasikala Mitnala, Gupta, R., Reddy,
D, N., Relationship between serum HBsAg level, HBV
DNA level, and peripheral immune cells in patients
with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. 2010, Hepatic
Medicine: Evidence and Research, (2):1-6.
Feedback
Company: The initiative by DBT and BCIL is commendable. The students work on independent projects and get
hands-on experience in various molecular biology techniques apart from developing competence in handling related
equipment. This will give the student necessary experience and competitive edge to be placed either in academia
or industry. Companies also contribute in training industry ready manpower by bridging skill gap and can retain
trainees as employees. They also get an opportunity to select employees by testing them over a long period and without investing their own money.
Contact Person
Dr. M. Sasikala
Head- Research Labs
6-3-661 Somajiguda, Hyderabad-500082, Telangana,
Tel: 402 337 8888, Mob: 9247164730, Email: aigres.mit@gmail.com
Aurigene Discovery
Technologies Limited
www.aurigene.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
A specialized discovery biotech developing novel and best-in-class therapies
to treat oncology, inflammation. Aurigene has pioneered a unique
collaborative business model to work with pharma and biotech partners for
expertise scalability and high-quality quick and cost-effective prosecution
of targets.
2002
Location
Bangalore, Karnataka,
and Malaysia

2010
Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing, IPR, Toxicology & Animal Studies,
R&D and Quality Control/Assurance

20,000
Number of employees
550

B.E/B.Tech., M. Sc., Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Molecular
and Human Genetics, M. V. Sc.
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery
2010-11
01
01
01
2011-12
01
02
2012-13
05
03
03
2013-14
08
01
01
2014-15
12
10
10
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Narasimha Rao. K
Ms. Chayan Tripathi

Crystal structure determination of protein targets of
clinical importance
Dr. Sujatha Rajagopala
Ms. Disha Gupta

Establishment of cellular assays
Dr. Mahaboobi Jaleel
Ms. Ishika Roy

Gene expressions studies
Dr. Sumalatha Rani T
Ms. Nivedta Pandey

Cloning of gene for protein of interest in suitable vector,
purification and crystallization of protein and structure
determination
Dr. Ravi Krishna Babu
Ms. Rashmi Pandey

Oxidative Stress in Psoriasis
Dr. Sreenivas
Ms. Reshma Das

PD1 PDL1 access on immune regulation
Dr. Anuradha Ramanathan
Ms. Saptaswa Dey

Studies on multiple biochemical assay formats for inhibition of
targets in oncology therapeutic area
Dr. Nirbhay Tiwary
Ms. Shaikh Neelam Rashid

CYP induction using hepatocytes
Dr. Nagaraj Gowda
Mr. Shaon Pritam Baral

Immune checkpoints
Dr. Mubarak
Ms. Sheetal Srivastava

Determination of drug like properties
Feedback
Company: We have had excellent association with BITP and have absorbed many students on company rolls after
the training program. BITP is very helpful to trainees in learning hands-on skills. Increase of stipend amount would
help to attract better students. Trainees are benefited to greater extent as they get to know the application of subject
knowledge gained during studies and also helps in deciding their future prospects and career. On the other hand,
industry gets good candidates who can be exposed more to get the desired results in the R&D projects within a time
frame. BITP is the best bridge connection between biotechnology freshers and all these life science companys. Seminar should be arranged at the end of project. Placement should be done according to trainees field of interest. This
training program is really very beneficial for Biotech freshers. Increase in duration of training would be very handy as
one year is sufficient period to involve trainees in projects after initial familiarisation. The contribution of companies
to train manpower to suit their requiements by bridging skill gaps is commendable. More and more companies need to
be involved in imparting training and encouraging them to absorb trainees. Companies should also pay the students
well to be able to attract them and retain them. We cherish our association with the programme.
Contact Person
Mr. Veerendra Patil
Senior Manager - HR
Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited
39-40 Kiadb Industrial Area, Electronics City Phase II, Bangalore - 560100, Karnataka,
Tel: 4444657371, Email: Veerendra_p@aurigene.com
Aurobindo Pharma Limited

www.aurobindo.com
Nature of company
Public Limited

12,00,000
Area of activities
Aurobindo has robust product portfolio spread over major product areas
encompassing cardio vascular system (CVS), central nervous system (CNS),
Anti-Retroviral, Antibiotics, Gastroenterologicals, Anti-Diabetics and
Anti-Allergic with approved manufacturing facilities by USFDA, UKMHRA,
WHO, MCC-SA, ANVISA-Brazil for both Active Pharmaceutical Ingredents
(APIs) & Formulations. In addition to being the market leader in SemiSynthetic Penicillins, it has a presence in key therapeutic segments such as
neurosciences, cardiovascular, anti-retrovirals, anti-diabetics, gastroenterology
and cephalosporins, among others.
Number of employees
300

2009
Sector
Healthcare

Quality Control/Assurance
1988
Location
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceuticals

B.Tech. Biotechnology

2010-11
02
02
2012-13
03
03
01
2013-14
06
06
Laboratory view
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Laboratory view

Mr. Ch.S.R.A. Sarma

Manager- QA
Ms. Andavarapu Sahitya

Chemical and instrumental analysis of semisynthetic
Penicillins - Cloxacillin sodium
Mr. R. Srinivasa Rao

Sr. Manager-QC
Ms. Miriyala Aswini Jyothsna

Penicillins- Dicloxacillin sodium
Ms. Pulagam Vijaya Lakshmi
Penicillins- Ampicillin trihydrate
Ms. Sanapathi Venkata Priyanka
Penicillins- Amoxicillin trihydrate
Ms. Pilla Pavani Seshu
Analytical method validation, instrumentation techniques in
chromatography, microbiological analysis, Quality Assurance
and Quality Management, semi synthetic systems in
Penicillins- Flucloxacillin Sodium
Ms. Vummidi Varalakshmi
Analytical methods validation, instrumentation techniques in
chromatography, microbiological analysis, quality assurance
and quality management systems in semi-synthetic PenicillinOxacillin Sodium
Feedback
Company: In our view, Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme has been very well received by students
as well as companies as it is beneficial to both. Students get the much desired experience of working in industry
environment and understanding their expectations as well as specific requirements. Companies also gain to benefit
by utilising the training period to evaluate the performance of trainees. Companies involve trainees in in-house
projects and do not have to worry about their payments. In fact, trainer fee also compensates for training cost for
consumables and glasswares.
Our association with the programme is a few years old and we have offered training in analytical processes and
chromatography techniques.
Candidates were trained successfully in our facilities and our faculty trained the students to suit requirements of
industry. Trainees get time to understand industry requirements and expectations. At the same time, industry gets
selected manpower paid by the government and an opportunity to mould them.Thus, this program is beneficial for
the candidates as well as industry.
We are happy with the simplified procedures and processes adopted by BCIL. Payment is made on time and online
feedback system by students and supervisors is a welcome step as it helps in understanding result of our effort.
We wish to continue our association with BITP in coming years.
Contact Person
Mr. S. Pavan Reddy
Sr. Manager- QA
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Unit XI, Pydibhimavaram, RanasthaliMandal, SrikakulamDist, Andhra Pradesh,
Mob: 8942288292, 9640008895, Email: PavanReddy.Sankati@aurobindo.com
Azyme Biosciences Private Limited

www.azymebio.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
R&D services in areas of: Fermentation and Downstream process,
Biopharmaceuticals, Genetic Engineering, Protein Purification, Analysis,
Bioassay Development, Phytochemicals and Cell lines.
2008

2010
Location
-

R&D
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
15
Sector
Bioservices

Sub- Sector
Contract Research Organization
2010-11
Dr. M. Mahesh
Director
Ms. Sangeeta Biswas

Effect of micronutrients for production
of xylanase from microbes by
Solid-state
02
01
2011-12
Feedback
08
02
2012-13
10
07
02
2013-14
10
02
2014-15
17
Company: Company expressed satisfaction with the candidates provided

as they matched their expectations and performed really well. Learnt techniques of antibody purification and xylanase enzyme production. BITP is
mutually beneficial for trainees and companies as students are exposed to
industry expectations and environment and companies can select trainees
for future jobs. They also contribute in creating industry ready manpower
to meet not only their own requirements but also cater to needs of other
companies. Finding a job immediately after college many times becomes
difficult, it is during this troublesome episode that the trainees are
benefited by the programme which offers a much needed breakthrough so
that the trainees can prove their best during the training period and
further, they can have suitable placements. Thus, it is a win- win situation
for all the stakeholders.
Contact Person
Dr. Mahesh M.
Director
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Azyme Biosciences Private Limited

1188/20, 26th Main, 9th Block, Jayanagar,
Bangalore-560069, Karnataka, Tel: 865467596,
Mob: 9379215773, Email Id: mahesh@azymebio.com
Notes
Bangalore Biotech Labs.

Pvt. Ltd. (Formerly BIOZEEN)
www.biozeen.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Bangalore Biotech Labs delivers customized, process targeted, regulatory
compliant and capital efficient bioprocess equipments such as fermenters,
bioreactors and allied upstream and downstream equipments. The company
has a 4200 sq. ft. bio-pilot laboratory simulating the entire drug manufacturing
life cycle integrating process, engineering, automation and facility design,
with regulatory expertise to support each phase of the project lifecycle. R&D
teams are mainly engaged in the design and process development of diverse
areas of bioprocess engineering.
2001
Location
28,87,000

2008
Number of employees
152

Production
Sector
Biopharmaceutical
Sub- Sector
Bioprocess engineering

B.E., B.Tech., M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Biotechnology & Biochemical
Engineering, Bio-Process Technology, M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Industrial
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

2010-11
45
45
37
2011-12
40
40
34
2012-13
80
52
Trainees getting trained in laboratory
47
2013-14
80
25
21
2014-15
50
28
24
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Supervisor & Area of Specialization and Trainee & Title of Project
Mr. Harish Prabhakaran
Training Lead
Ms. Julie Mathew

Senior Executive
Cell Culture
Ms. Elizabeth Eldho
Ms. Priya Jasson
Mr. Saheer Sawar
Mr. Dananjiul M Pandi
Mr. Mukhtar K Khan
Ms. Shubhra Sharma
Ms. Akanksha Ghadge
Ms. Hemangini
Zunjarrao
Ms. Jadhav Dhanashree
Chandrakant
Mr. Nair P Ramachadran
Ms. Singaraju Pathanjali

SreeLakshmi
Mr. Uday Sannakki
Ms. Monika Tirkey

Mr. Vishal Gaikwad
Ms. Ankitha Hirematha
Mr. Chetan Kadam
Biopharma Production and
Ms. Joan R Dsouza

Mr. Manoj Kumar H
Ms. Meduri
Lakshminadh
Mr. Padmalochan Rout

Mr. Patadiya Narendra
Mr. Pore T Suryakant
Ms. Pratiksha C Patil
Mr. Prawal Varma
Mr. Vivek K
Mr. Prithviraj Pushparaj

Ms. Priyanka Patel
Mr. Rohan Rasure
Mr. Sagar Patadiya
Mr. Sanjay Naik

Funding Agency
DBT
Project
Microbial Fermentation, Downstream Processing &
Biopharmaceutical Regulations for Faculty members
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

2.12
Feedback
Company: Trainees were satisfied with the industrial exposure and guidance provided by the company. Majority of
the students join us have great difficulty to translate their academia into the industry workspace. This course gives the
candidates a valuable platform and reduces the gap between academia and industry. At Bangalore Biotech Labs, we
have designed the program in such a way that starts with the basic concepts and ends with pilot and production scale
process. We focus the training on cell culture, microbial fermentation, cleaning sterilization and filtration, downstream processing and bioprocess engineering. Students were very enthusiastic to learn new things and were very
keen to utilize this platform in the best manner to establish them in the industry. The BCIL batch of 2014-2015 was a
mixed group of students. Few of them were exceptionally brilliant, self-motivated, quick to learn and had leadership
qualities. Many were above average students, ready to imbibe knowledge, dedicated and sincere workers. Few were
average students not very keen to learn something new, but moved with the team. Majority of them had good team
spirit and worked well as a team. In the mammalian cell culture module, the students benefitted a lot as they had
hands on experience in animal cell culture techniques, revival of cells, growth curve studies, serum studies,
cryopreservation and scale up using microcarriers technology. The theoretical concepts were made clear by allotting
separate schedules. The training module familiarized students with industrial cell culture technology, basis of
upstream processing in Biopharmaceutical companies. BITP is a unique, novel, innovative programme which
addresses the needs of students and industries at the same time.
Contact Person
Mr. Harish Prabhakaran
Training Lead
Bangalore Biotech Labs. Pvt. Ltd. (formerly BIOZEEN)
49/2 Gubbi Cross, Hennur- Bagalur Road Kothanur Post, Bangalore-560077, Karnataka,
Mob: 8065309006/8197198195, Email: harish.p@biozeen.com
Bejo Sheetal Seeds Private Limited

www.bsbsfoundation.org
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Bejo Sheetal is dedicated for developing and supplying quality vegetable seeds
for the farmers of India and SAARC countries using its excellence in vegetable
breeding. Developed more than 700 research hybrids of vegetables. Bejo
Sheetal is the first company to develop and commercialize short day F1 hybrid
onion in India and already achieved number one position in chili, pepper seed
sales. True potato seeds and potato breeding is another innovative activity
where Bejo Sheetal has achieved mastery.
1986
Location
Jalna, Maharashtra
8,680

2005
Number of employees
85

R&D
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Hybrid Seed Production

M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
Mr. Nandkumar Kunchge

Principal Scientist
Mr. Rakeshkumar S Choudhary

RNAi gene validation in mustard
[Brassica juncea (L.)] against
Diamondback moth
(Plutella xylostella)
2010-11
04
04
2011-12
Mr. Jagadale Mahesh Vasantrao

Molecular analysis of transgene in
onion (Allium cepa L.)
06
02
Feedback
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Company: BITP is a very useful programme. Trainees are getting good

exposure in commercial R&D. Our association with BITP dates back to 2005.
We have found this programme to be extremely useful for students coming
out of our universities and affiliated colleges and willing to take up jobs in
industry. Exposure provided to trainees during six months training period
enhances their practical skills and they learn advanced techniques and use
of high end equipment. Their communication and presentation skills as well
as analytical ability improves considerably. Companies observe trainees and
select suitable trainees for appropriate jobs on completion of training.
Contact Person
Dr. B. Mazumdar
Vice President
Bejo Sheetal Seeds Private Limited
Bejo Sheetal Corner, Mantha road, Jalna- 431203, Maharashtra,
Tel: 02482244000, Email: bejosheetalsales@gmail.com
Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited

www.bharatserums.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
BSV focus is on application of scientific knowledge for research, development,
manufacturing and marketing of specialized biological, pharmaceutical and
biotechnology products to combat disease and enhance quality of life.
1971

2000
Location
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

R&D

-

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
1000
Sector
Biopharmaceutical
Sub- Sector
Drug Delivery system

2010-11
02
02
2011-12
02
02
01

2012-13
02

Dr Anita Pai
01
2013-14
01
Ms. Roli Dubey

Production and purification of recombinant protein using CHO cell line
Feedback
BITP is a useful porgramme for biotech students to get training and for
companies to select employees.
01
2014-15
01
Contact Person
01
Dr. Anita Samagod

Assistant VP
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited

Liberty tower 3rd Floor, Plot No. K 10, Kalwa Industrial
Estate Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra,
Tel: 022-45043100, Email: anita.pai@bharatserums.com
Bhat Bio Tech India Private Limited

www.bhatbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Bhat Bio-tech India (P) Limited is specialized in the design, development,
manufacture and marketing of diagnostic products and biotechnology based
products. Also provide contract research services in diverse areas of
biotechnology.
1994
Location

2008

2,150

R&D
Number of employees
250

M.Sc in Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics
2010-11
06
06
01
2011-12
20
06
02
2012-13
30
Trainees getting trained in R&D laboratory
05
03
2013-14
20
04
2014-15
20
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Santosh Kumar Shetty
Mr. Savani Jignesh Vitthalbhai

Soluble expression of human immunodeficiency virus-2
glycoprotein 36 in Escherichia coli as a maltose binding
protein recombinant fusion protein and its applications in
serodiagnosis
Dr. Sheji Chandran N.
Mr. Phani Kashyap S

Molecular characterization of HIV from India
Ms. Sushma B
Molecular characterization and cloning of core protein gene in
HCV from India
Ms. Shweta Kumari Bharti
Molecular based multiplex detection of HIV-I and HIV-II
from clinical samples
Ms. Anupam Jyoti
Detection of virulent gene in Enterococcus faecium and
Enterococcus faecalis for diagnosis of nosocomial infection
Dr. Shama Bhat
Ms. Senjuti Sengupta

Cloning, expression and functional characterization of human
interleukin-2
Dr. Prachee Kengee

Scientist
Molecular Biology
Ms. Namrata Lakshmikanth Nayak

Development of new isolation methods for RNA from viruses
Mr. Umar Ali
Identification and characterization of bacteria from dental
plaque and tissue

Scheme
Ministry of Science
& Technology DBT_
SBIRI
Project
Development of Probes based on a human
BAC library for the diagnosis of disease for
use in situ hybridization and in microarray
Year
2012-2013
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

20.00
Feedback
Company: We have found Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme to be highly beneficial for students
with UG and PG degrees in biotechnology who are willing to opt for career in biotechnology industry. Placement
of students in companies for six months provides the necessary industrial exposure and enhances their hands-on
skills. Students become more independent and develop inter-personal networking skills. Selection process adopted
by BCIL involving all the stakeholders is commendable. We have had a very good experience with BCIL trainees. As
the candidates are selected through a highly competitive selection method, their theoretical knowledge is very strong.
The trainees selected in past were highly motivated, sincere and hardworking. We are happy to provide the industrial
exposure and practical knowledge to interested candidates for a brighter career.
Contact Person
Dr Shama Bhat
Managing Director
Bhat Bio Tech India Private Limited
11A 4th Cross, Veerasandra Industrial Area Electronics City, Bangalore-560100, Karnataka,
Tel: 33194000, Fax: 33194001, Mob: 9341257708, Email: bhatbiotech@gmail.com
Bharat Immunologicals and

Biologicals Corporation Limited
www.bibcol.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
The company manufactures and produces a range of healthcare products such
as Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV Vaccine), Zinc Tablets & Diarrhea Management
Kits etc. Design and development of valuable low-cost pharmaceutical
products to address human healthcare needs.
1989
Location
Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh

2008

17.27

R&D, Production, Quality Control/Assurance
Number of employees
124

M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Tech Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Vaccines/Biopharmaceutical
2010-11
08
02
2011-12
10
01
01
2012-13
10
Blister packing technology
10
01
2013-14
10
04
2014-15
09
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Tablet compression machine

Sh. Sudhir Kumar Singh

DGM
Ms. Deepti Vyas

Quality control of Oral Polio vaccine
Dr. (Ms.) Shweta Gupta

DGM
Quality control of Vaccine
Dr. Amit Kumar
AGM
Vaccinology and Microbiology
Ms. Neetika Saxena

Quality Control testing for Oral Polio Vaccine
Dr. S. A. Ansari
AGM
Production of Oral Polio Vaccine
Sh. Govinder Kumar
AAGM
Quality Assurance
1. Singh, A., K., and Kumar, A., Poliomyelitis:
Viruses and Vaccines. Asi. Stud. Med. J., 2011, 6
(7). (ISSN: 2230-9640)
2. Kumar, A., and Singh, A., K., Identification of unusual

60kDa outer membrane protein from Haemophilus influenzae
type b from Indian isolates. International Infectious Diseases
(emedpub), 2011,1 (3)
Feedback
Company: Our association with BITP began in 2008. We have found this programme to be highly useful for students with biotech degrees as it allows them to gain entry in industry. We involved students in in-house projects operational in our company on oral polio vaccine production, zinc tablets and oral rehydration solution for managing diarrhoea. Students were informed about safety precautions and regulatory guidelines of our country. With this industrial
exposure, students understand difference in laboratory environment from that of industry and difficulties in upscaling
of laboratory scale experiments to pilot scale or large scale. Trainees learn to work in teams, their communication, documentation and analytical skills improve. Understanding of specific requirements and expectations of industry as well
as work culture, salary structure, promotional avenues helps students to make correct career choices. Companies also
tend to gain as they get paid manpower, are able to contribute to trained manpower requirements of the country. We
could not offer jobs to trainees as our policy for recruitment of manpower through open advertisement does not allow
us to retain these trainees.
We consider it our privilege to be associated with this programme and would like this involvement to continue.
We are happy with smooth implementation of this programme by BCIL and quality of trainees provided to us as they
were thorough in subject knowledge, sincere, hardworking and quick learners. BCIL released stipend and bench fee
on time. Effective monitoring systems in form of online feedback by trainees and supervisors as well as submission of
completion reports are in place.
Contact Person
Sh. Sudhir Kumar Singh
DGM - Quality Assurance
Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited
Village and Post Chola, Bulandshahr- 203203, Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 573-2238763, Mob: 9458096104, Email: tskindira@gmail.com
Bigtec Private Limited

www.bigteclabs.com
Nature of company
Private Limited

-
Area of activities
Bigtec labs leverage capabilities in design, fabrication and testing of Micro
Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) and hand-held electronics, genomics
and proteomics, biology and chemistry. Bigtec labs development of
microfluidic devices to detect pathogens on-chip technology is targeted at
developing systems capable of sample preparation, mixing, complex biochemical reactions, sample screening and detection on a single chip platform.
Bigtec labs is equipped with state of the art test and characterization
equipment and computing systems for biological, MEMS, electronics and
optical systems.
Number of employees
45

2012
2000
Location

R&D
Sector
Biomedical Instrumentation
Sub- Sector
-

M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. & M.Tech. Medical Biotechnology,
Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, M.Sc. Molecular Biology
2012-13
Dr. Manjula J
Ms. Agrawal S Bhickchand

DNA extraction using nanoparticles
10
01
Ms. Arunima Shaw

Standardization of clinical assays
01
2013-14
Feedback
06
02
01
2014-15
10
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: This is a very good program from the companys recruitment

perspective to access the trainee for possible employment opportunity. So
far, we have had 5 BITP trainees with us and we have hired three trainees as
full time employees. This training programme is highly beneficial to the
trainees as they are placed in leading biotechnology companies and are
provided industrial exposure along with monthly stipend during the
period. We request BCIL to develop mechanism to provide trainees as per
the demand. Release of stipend and bench fee is made on time. Online
feedback system by students and supervisors has facilitated better
understanding of each others expectations and improved accountability.
We wish to continue our association with the programme and wish it all
success.
Contact Person
Dr. Sukriti Malpani
Project Manager
Bigtec Private Limited
2nd, Floor Golden Heights, 59th C Cross, 4th M Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-33719999, Email: sukriti.m@bigtec.co.in
Biocon Limited
www.biocon.com
Nature of company
Public Limited

2,11,273
Area of activities
Biocon is focused on delivering affordable innovation. It is committed to
reduce therapy costs of chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer and autoimmune
diseases to deliver affordable healthcare solutions to patients, partners and
healthcare systems across the globe. Biocons key innovations include an
indigenous recombinant human insulin based on proprietary fermentation
technology, INSUGEN, insulin analogue Glargine, BASALOG and Indias
first indigenously produced monoclonal antibody BioMAb-EGFR, for head &
neck cancer. INSUPen is a next generation affordable insulin delivery device
introduced in India by Biocon.
Number of employees
45,000

2009
Sector
Biopharmaceutical

R&D, Quality Control/Assurance
1978
Location
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery &
Clinical Research

B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology,
M.Tech. in Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering

2010-11
30
2011-12
10
10
06
2012-13
35
30
Working in cancer drug facility
16
2013-14
30
28
08
2014-15
10
10
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Working in biopharmaceutical facility

Mr. Mukesh Patale

Principal Scientist
Bioprocess Technology
Mr. Arun Kumar Chanabasappa Huded

Effect of salt ions on the productivity of recombinant proteins
in methylotrophic yeast
Mr. Goutam Ulgekar

Upstream process characterization studies of recombinant
proteins produced using Pichia pastoris
Mr. Bimal Kumar

Associate Scientific Manager II
Bioprocess Technology
Mr. Ashutosh Singh

Optimization of amylose /amylopectin assay and residual
metabolite analysis of fermentor samples
Ms. Raji Gupta
Shake flask studies for impurity reduction in immunosuppressant production by fermentation
Ms. Shruti Pandey
To obtain the maximum productivity of the fermentation
product by optimizing various factors on lab scale
Mr. Vijay Bojja

Senior Scientist
Analytical Chemistry
Ms. Chaithra. R
Analytical instrument operation and analysis of biomolecules
Mr. Kirthi Prakash

Scientist
Analytical Chemistry /Quality Control
Ms. Meenakshi
Characterization of different monoclonal antibodies by various
analytical methods
Mr. Anand Hiremath

Principal Scientist
Fermentation Technology
Mr. Navjot Singh

Media Optimization for the production of anti-fungal
compound by fermentation
Mr. Bharatisha B S
Microbiology
Mr. Rahul Kumar Bharty

Environment monitoring of clean rooms and microbiological
analysis of water in pharmaceutical industry
Mr. Pavan Reddy

Scientist
Biochemistry
Mr. Shubhashish Chakraborty

Purification of human insulin using chromatography
Feedback
Company: Excellent quality of students, good co-ordination from the BITP team in terms of feedback of students
and stipend pay-out. Beneficial to both companies and students as students get industrial exposure and companies
involve themselves in training industry ready manpower. BITP pays attention to requirements of all stakeholders and
selects trainees involving experts from academia and industries. Online feedback system by students and companies
ensures quality training as well as full involvement of students. BITP is a dynamic programme and feedback is taken
into consideration to improve the programme. Realising the benefits of BITP, Biocon has inititated Biocon academy
which is playing the role of finishing school and imparting training to fresh graduates coming out of our universities.
Contact Person
Ms. Sherin Mathew
Human Resources - Internship Mgt
Biocon Limited
20 KM Hosor Road Electronic City, Bangalore- 560100, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-28082236, Email: sherin.mathew@biocon.com
Biological E Limited
www.biologicale.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
1953
Location
1,00,000
Number of employees
2300
Area of activities
Biological E has dedicated manufacturing facilities for solid dosage forms,
liquid orals and syrups, parenterals and active pharmaceutical ingredients in
accordance with US FDA and EMEA standards. Biological E is currently
exporting its products to many countries across the globe, which includes
APIs, finished formulations and biologics. Biological E has dedicated facility
for development of various vaccines and recombinant proteins. Their product
development pipeline includes various bacterial polysaccharide and conjugate
vaccines, viral vaccines and recombinant protein therapeutics.
2008-09
Production
Sector
Biopharmaceutical

Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery & Development

B.E., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology and M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

2010-11
20
10
02
2011-12
13
13
08
2012-13
18
15
Biological E campus
02
2013-14
14
08
03
2014-15
32
13
05
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Work in progress

Dr. Pradeep Gupta

Asst. General Manager
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ms. Yedidi Amulya

Process development and characterization of biomolecules
Dr. Ravi Ganapathy
Mr. Vishal Naganath Sanga

Characterization of C. diphtheriae culture medium
Mr. P. Chandrabose
Mr. Dudhyal Dineshkumar Dattatray

To evaluate the fertility of the microbiological media used for
microbiological testing
Dr. Rajan Sriraman
Mr. Radharapu Sreenivas

PCR typing of Pneumococcal strains
Dr. Rajendar Burki
Ms. Konatham Sowmya

Biochemical compositional analysis of Pneumococcal
serotypes 6A & 6B
Mr. Pramod Kumar Sahu
Biochemical compositional analysis of Pneumococcal
serotypes 1 and 3
Mr. Tushar Jogelkar
Mr. Pasumarthi Sateesh

Purification and analysis of recombinant protein
M. Suneetha Reddy
Ms. Dantha Divyateja

Vendor quality management systems for approval and
qualification of vendors and document management systems
in the development of vaccine
Dr. K. Vivek Babu
Mr. Navneet Shukla

Removal of protein impurities from polysaccharide samples
Mr. P .Kiranmai
Ms. Mn Priyanka
Training and Development in Biopharmaceuticals
Mr.Y Madan Mohan Rao
Mr. Anumandla Vinodkumar

Annual product review report of bulk, fill, finished products
and document management system
Feedback
Company: Company expressed satisfaction with the quality of the students provided. They also requested for
increase in number of trainees and desired that BCIL should make efforts to provide as many trainees as requested
by them so that they can plan better. Following time schedule would also be more convenient for the companies. They
were happy with the performance of trainees as they were hardworking, sincere, willing to learn and quick learners.
BITP is an important programme to produce industry ready manpower and should be continued with increase in
number of trainees, increase in stipend and increase in duration of training period. Online systems have made it time
saving, user friendly, paperless communication system, simplest on-line reporting formats makes the process more
result oriented.
Contact Person
Dr. Sumesh Pillai
Global Head- Talent Acquistion
Biological E. Limited
Road no-35, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033, Telangana,
Mob: 9652935526, Email: naveenkumar.linga@biologicale.co.in
www.bioserveindia.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
BioServe-India is the first company to provide DNA synthesis, DNA
sequencing, and related services in India. Company offers a full suite of
molecular services and research tools to accelerate breakthroughs in
genetics, drug discovery, biomarker research, and molecular diagnostics.
1994
Location

2008

500

R&D
Number of employees
26

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
2010-11
10
07
01
2013-14
04
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in Oligosynthesis laboratory
Trainee getting trained in Oligosynthesis laboratory
CRO facility
Quality control facility

Dr. G. Ramya
Team Leader
Molecular Biology
Ms. Anantha Chandra Deepthi

Cloning and expression studies of siderophore protein
Dr. B. ChandaSekhar
Scientist R&D
Molecular Biology
Ms. P Kalyani

Food pathogen detection using multiplex PCR
Mr. Sri Ramaraju Guvvala

Cloning and expression studies of siderophore protein
Ms. Tangallapalli Amala

Mitochondrial DNA isolation and genome mapping of ridge
gourd
Feedback
Company: We are contributing to training of industry ready manpower and have been involved with biotech
industrial training programme since 2008. We have found this programme to be very useful to fresh candidates
with biotechnology degree as it provides them necessary industrial exposure and imparts practical skills alongwith
communication and networking skills. Students selected through BCIL have been found to be knowledgeable, skilled
and having sound knowldege of the subject. We have found them to meet our expectations and good team players.
We are totally satisfied with smooth implementation of the programme including selection of candidates, placement in
companies, timely release of funds and monitoring through online feedback system for students and supervisors.
We wish to contribute to create pool of talented industry worthy manpower by our association with the programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Ramya Gadicherla

Scientist
Ms. M. Rajyasri
Administrative Manager
A CGI Company, 3-1-135/1A, CNR Complex, Mallapur, Hyderabad-500076, Telangana,
Tel: 040-27178178, Mob: 9866504291;09951330305, Email: ramya.gadicherla@cgix.com; rajyasri.modali@cgix.com
We partner with some of the

top 25 Biopharmaceutical
companies for their manpower
training requirements
Perfectly trained for the Industry

- Biotech HR Head
Providing practical, intensive hands

on training to enrich technical
& operational skills.
We are into the business of Saving Lives
TM
BiOZEEN Training prepares graduate biotechnology students for the Biopharmaceutical Industry at our world class BioPilot Laboratory. Built closely to replicate a modern biopharmaceutical plant with state of the art equipments, it
consists of extensive upstream and downstream equipments to provide in-depth training. BiOZEEN in partnership with
various industries identify, develop and manage the core skills and competencies required to operate in a biologics
facility.
BiOZEEN Training spans the entire drug manufacturing life-cycle and empowers a candidate in the areas of Upstream
Processing, Downstream Processing , Bioprocess Engineering, Utility Management and Regulatory compliances specific
to the Biopharmaceutical & Biologics production industry.
Hands on practical courses in BiOZEENs Bio Pilot Laboratory to provide candidates with the
practical skills & experience required by industry.
Instructors with extensive experience in training the biopharmaceutical industry
A strong track record of BiOZEEN candidates obtaining employment in the pharma/ biopharma
sector
Holistic modules incorporated with latest technological advances and taught by industry experts
80+%
BiOZEEN
graduates now in
Biotech Industry
750+
BiOZEEN graduates
since 2007
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT US
info@biozeen.com
learn@biozeen.com
+91 80 65309006
+91 80 65309007
+91 80 65309009
www.biozeen.com
49/2, Gubbi Cross, Kothanur Post,

Hennur - Bagalur Road, Bangalore - 560077
CavinKare Private Limited

www.cavinkare.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Area of activities
The company offers quality personal care, hair care, skin care, hair colours
and professional cosmetic care products and food products including snacks,
dairy and beverages. Core capability is development of innovative products
in personal care, food, dairy and beverage segments as well as carrying out
applied research both for understanding relevant biological processes and
developing breakthrough technologies.

1,16,389

2009
Number of employees
1400

R&D
Sector
Bioservices

B.Tech Biotechnology
1983
Sub- Sector
FMCG
2010-11
02
01
2011-12
02
01
2013-14
02
2014-15
02
02
Laboratory view
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees

Dr. K. Kavitha
Executive Scientist
Food and Personal Care Products
Ms. Kalluri Vasavi

Implications of cosmetic treatment on hair-a biochemical
and molecular analysis
Dr. (Mrs) M.S. Lakshmi Madhavi

Senior Expert Scientist
Mammalian Cell Culture
Ms. A Shubhashini
Physical / Chemical treatment to reduce microbial count
in food additives
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Progarammee is a well structured practical industrial programme for
graduates/post graduates with Biotechnology as core subject. Research in industry is highly application oriented,
where the newly generated knowledge is rigorously validated and quickly put into use in product development
or process modification or cost reduction or identification of new alternatives or understanding the mechanism of
action. Graduates joining this programme get a real time, first hand experience of application research from their
learning in academics. Industry exposure enhances their technical and inter personal skills along with appreciating the
importance of time bound research with deliverables, work ethics and team work. This also provides them with an
opportunity to work under professional mentors and helps them in building networking in the field. While it is very
true that the trainees get benefited by adding immense value to the newly acquired technical and soft skills, thus,
increasing the employment prospects by participating in BTIP sponsored programmes, the same is true for the
companies offering the training. Companies/ Industries with a prospective employability always gets a opportunity
for real time assessment of a candidatesr technical, application and team building skills/capabilities before absorbing
them into the organization, thus reducing the burden of talent acquisition.
Thus, I hope this programme is of mutual benefit for the trainee in getting lucrative employment prospects and for
the industry in terms of brining in new, young, energetic and fresh ideas to the work environment . Most of the BTIP/
BCIL sponsored candidates who had undergone training at our R & D were punctual, exercised discipline, displayed
enthusiasm and inquisitiveness towards the project assigned and submitted the reports in time. Working with these
candidates is an enriching experience.
Contact Person
Dr. Meenakshi Narayanan
Head - R&D
Cavinkare Private Limited
12 Poonamallee Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai - 600032, Tamil Nadu,
Tel: 044-22251011/12/13, Mob: 9940070692, 9444803157, Email: meenakshi.n@cavinkare.com
Cellzyme Biotech
India Private Limited
www.cellzyme.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Vibrant start-up biotech company based in Coimbatore with well-equipped
labs for molecular biology and bioprocess engineering.
1. Engineering Strains for Technology Transfer
2. Biosensors Biomimetic Sensors
3. Biotechnology Consultancy
4. Bioprocess Scale-up
5. Contract Research Manufacturing
2013
Location
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
-

2013
Number of employees
6

R&D, Production, Quality control/assurance
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Food Biotech and Bioprocess

B. Tech., M.Tech. Biotechnology, B. Tech. Food Technology

2013-14
12
01
01
2014-15
08
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. R. Rajkumar
Managing Director
Bioprocess Engineering, Biosensors, Food
Biotechnology, Green Manufacturing
Ms. Madhupreetha T
Protein isolates from agricultural sources
Dr. V. Vasu
Chief Scientist
Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering,
Fermentation
Mr. Patrana Murali

Development of recombinant Penicillin-G Amidase
Ms. Meenakshee S Mohanraj
Development of recombinant alcalase

Funding Agency
BIRAC-DBT
Project
Development of Iron Rich Rice Bran Protein
Hydrolysate from the Byproduct of Rice Bran
oil Industry
Scheme
SPARSH by
BIRAC (10/201409/2016)
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

50
BIRAC-DBT
Development of Recombinant Enzymes for

Pharmaceutical Industry
Biotechnology
Ignition Grant
(BIG) by BIRAC
50
Feedback
Company: In general the program itself had been conceptualized and implemented properly by DBT and BCIL.
Right from the trainee selection to fund disbursal, the process is simple and transparent. The candidates in general who had been trained in our organization are good. We had offered jobs for all three of them last year. One had
accepted the offer. Second trainee had not joined due to medical related issues and third one left for UK. This program
is greatly helping us recruit some of the best biotech talents in India. We are looking forward to work with BCIL and
help to address the biotech skill gap existing in India.
We need to develop mechanism to select trainees who are committed to take up career in biotech companies. In our
experience, several trainees join because they may not have any other option at that time. Thus, lot of energy, effort
and time spent by companies in training and Government money goes waste. It also blocks opportunity for some
other candidates.
Although our association with BITP is only two years and our experience is limited to few trainees, we have found this
programme to be very focused and innovative. Implementation of this programme is very user friendly, disbursements
are quick, monitoring processes have been well worked out.We would like to be part of this programme in future also.
Contact Person
Dr. R. Rajkumar
Managing Director
Cellzyme Biotech India Private Limited
24-A Cooperative Colony, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore-641301, Tamil Nadu,
Tel: 422 242 2669, Mob: 9629979980, Email: rajkumar77@gmail.com
Century Pharmaceuticals Limited

www.centurypharma.com
Nature of company
Limited Company
1982
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat
650
Area of activities
The company has been supplying active pharmaceutical ingredients to the
global pharmaceutical companies in India and abroad. The Biotech drug
discovery R&D team of Century Pharma, jointly with an Israeli partner
developed recombinant fusion protein for treatment and cure of asthma
and mastocytosis.
2010
Number of employees
60

Production ,Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing, Quality
Control/Assurance, Marketing / Sales
Sector
Healthcare

M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics

Sub- Sector
Biopharma & Clinical Research
2010-11
04
02
01
2012-13
06
02
01
2014-15
05
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees working in laboratory

Dr. Ramaswamy Velmurugan

Senior Scientist
Ms. Rahi Sameer Amin

Characterization of stem cells
Mr. Dileep Rajak
In vitro anticancer screening of molecules

Funding Agency
DBT-BIRAC
Project
Apoptosis Inducing Human Origin Fc based Chimeric Proteins For
Targeted Elimination Of Mast Cells And Basophils: A New Approach
For Allergy And Asthma Treatment
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

45
Feedback Company
Company: We have been involved with biotech industrial training programme for last few years and have found
this programme to be beneficial for trainees as well as trainer companies. Trainees get the desired industrial exposure
and opportunity to upgrade their practical skills. They learn advanced techniques and use of high end instruments.
They are able to apply their theoretical knowledge in projects operational in the companies. Companies also get an
opportunity to contribute towards shaping future of young minds towards taking up careers in industry. They also
observe performance of trainees and can select suitable candidates for appropriate jobs.
Most of the trainees are very serious on their training but lacking industrial scope approach and systems. Learnt many
techniques and had great exposure. It is a very good scheme for biotechnology students. Most of them are girl students
from various states like Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Most of the students
are interested to get placements after training.Placement of students especially girls in nearby locations to their
residence would solve practical difficulties faced by them in relocating to a new city. Moreover, stipend is insufficient
to sustain independently. Our experience with trainees is good and we have offered jobs to a few trainees. We would
like to continue this association on a long term basis.
Contact Person
Dr. Ramaswamy Velmurugan
Senior Scientist
Century Pharmaceuticals Limited
103-106, GIDC, Halol (Near Safari chowkdi Panchmahadli st),Vadodara-389350, Gujarat,
Tel: 267-6223220, Email: velumurugan@centurybiotech.co.in
Chimera Gentec Private Limited

www.chimeragentec.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Chimera Gentec provides biotechnology consultancy services to firms and
institutions requiring assistance in the fields of making business plans and
strategies, designing and establishment of manufacturing units on a turnkey
basis, development & manufacturing of vaccines & biologicals, trouble
shooting, development of analytical technologies and diagnostic kits,
registration and marketing of products from vaccines/biopharma
manufacturers to large institutional buyers/ distributors. Chimera offers a
wide range of services right from developmental stage to the execution of
project, which include conceptualization, planning, technology, designing
of the biotechnology facility, efficient process development, benchmarking,
manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance.
1998
Location
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
62
Number of employees
18

2013
Sector
Bio-services
Sub- Sector
Contract Research

R&D
M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular Biology
& Biotechnology, M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

2013-14
26
01
01
2014-15
31
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Vaccine vials

Dr. Seema Chaudhary

Scientist
Molecular Biology
Ms. Mansha Tiwari

Development of tetanus vaccine on meat and blood free media
Mr. Paramdeep Singh

Head of Department (Vaccine R&D)
Fermentation and Microbial Technology
Ms. Megha Singh

Factors affecting root organogenesis from in vitro raised
shoots of Lens culinaris
Dr. Anil Kumar Chawla

Chairman
Ms. Akansha Mehra

To enhance the stability of tetanus toxoid vaccine by addition
of various stabilizers and excipients
Mr. Ram Pravesh Yadav

Sensitivity of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) plant regeneration
influenced by the selective agent, plant tissue and cultivar
Feedback
Company: We have started taking BITP trainees since last three years and have found this programme to be one of
its kind as it helps both trainees and trainers. Fresh biotechnology students get industrial exposure for six months
duration. This helps them in clearing their doubts about making correct career decisions as first hand information
about industry environment, work culture, nature of work, time targets, expectations and requirements as well as
opportunities for career growth is very useful to them. Companies also use this opportunity to observe the
performance of trainees and select appropriate trainees for suitable placements.
All trainees worked constructively and cooperatively, showed inclination to develop skills and achieve a balance
between maintaining their professional autonomy and identity while respecting the value of team. Trainees could
always be counted on to work without complaint. They were enthusiastic, energetic and displayed positive behaviour.
Additionally, they always took good care of equipment and offered ideas to solve problems based on good information.
We have observed that BCIL has provided very few trainees and is unable to meet our demand. Mechanism for
allotment of trainees as per demand from companies needs to be worked out, so that companies can plan properly for
involvement of trainees in in-house projects.
We are satisfied with timely release of stipend for trainees and our bench fee. Monthly online feedback by students and
supervisors has strengthened accountability.We wish to continue our association with the programme.
Contact Person
Dr P. Cheena Chawla
Managing Director
Chimera Gentec Private Limited
Plot No 34, Knowledge Park -1 , Greater Noida-201310, Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 0120-232 6042, Mob: 9818921035, Email: pcheena@gmail.com
Clonz Biotech
Private Limited
www.clonzbio.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Area of activities
Clonz is a biopharmaceutical firm focused on the development,
manufacturing and commercialization of human therapeutics like biosimilar
monoclonal antibodies (MAbs).With the proprietary DNA vectors
in-licensed from a Swiss company, Clonz has developed an in-house process
for manufacturing products on Chinese Hamster Overy (CHO) based
mammalian platform using recombinant DNA technology.

-

2010
2009

R&D, Production
Number of employees
18

B.Tech., M.Sc.Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceutical

2010-11
01
01
01
2011-12
04
04
01
2013-14
04
04
04
2014-15
04
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Karra Sreenivasu

Head- R&D
Molecular Biology
Ms. Boosani Kiranmai

Expression and purification of CBPL009 antibody fragment
Fab (V2)
Feedback
Company: We have started contributing to training of industry ready manpower in biotechnology by
participating in biotechnology industrial training programme since 2010. We have noted that this programme is
extremely useful to the freshers coming out of our universities as it helps them in finding placement in biotech
companies for six months duration. During this training period, students are involved in in-house projects under
the supervision of our faculty and get the much desired practical skills. They learn sophisticated techniques and use
of high end instruments. First hand information about prevailing work culture in industries, their expectations and
requirements, opportunities for career growth helps them in arriving at correct career choices. Companies also select
suitable trainees as their employees.
We were happy with the selection process as the trainees were knowledgeable, sincere, hardworking and quick to
adjust. Trainees were paid their stipend on time and bench fee was also provided to cover training cost towards
consumables. Online feedback system had to be complied as release of next instalment was subject to providing the
feedback. This improved accountability considerably. We retained several trainees on our company rolls.We involved
trainees in in-house projects on monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) and recombinant DNA vaccines.We are very glad
to be part of this important programme and contribute to pool of industry ready manpower. We wish to compliment
DBT and BCIL for this initiatives.
Contact Person
Dr. Muralidhar Reddy

Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Sreenivasu Karra

Director R&D
Clonz Biotech Private Limited

Plot No l5A., BITC- Alexandria lnnovation Center, Genome Vallev, Turkapalli, Shamirpet mandal, Hyderabad-500078,
Telangana, Tel: 4023480150, Mob: 9177700825, Email: coo@clonzbio.com
Codon Biotech Private Limited

www.codonbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Codon Biotech is involved in research, training and manufacturing. Through
cutting edge research, the organization addresses challenges and issues of
biotechnology in agriculture biotech sector, environmental biotech sector,
industrial biotech sector and biotechnological kits & aromatic oil
manufacturing sector.
2007
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
50
Number of employees
10

2010
R&D
B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology & M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices

Sub- Sector
2010-11
06
06
06
2011-12
43
12
04
2012-13
35
18
07
2013-14
52
23
13
2014-15
38
21
12
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. O. P. Lal
Director Training and Extension
Agricultural Biotechnology
Mr. Ankit Narula

Bio-electricity production from living plants by constructing
Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell
Ms. Deeksha

Isolation and characterization of anaerobic thermophiles and
their importance in biofuel production
Ms. Geetu Singh
Optimisation of immunoglobulins purification techniques

Director Training and Manufacturing
Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology
Ms. Komal Tripathi

Development of effective microbial technology for dairy
effluent treatment
Mr. Manish Gaur

Study of CO2 sequestration by chemoautotrophs
Ms. Mansee Upadahyay
Studies on Aloe vera and Callistemon for the anti-ageing
properties
Dr. A. K. Bhatnagar
Director R&D
Biofuels
Ms. Naincy Rai

Biofuel production from paper pulp waste
Ms. Nitika Keshari

Qualitative analysis of different packaged and processed milk
products available in the market
Ms. Pooja Dev
Conversion of lignocellulosic waste into riboflavin by fungi
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar

Proteomics and Immunology
Ms. Priya Gupta

Isolation, characterization and optimization of Riboflavin
producing bacteria
Mr. Ram Ji Gupta

Studies on immunoglobulins characterization from human
serum and its purification
Ms. Sakshi Chhabra
Studies of Bioethanol production from agricultural and
household waste
Mr. Shashank Awasthi

Senior Scientific Officer
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Mr. Sarika Singh

GC-MS analysis of extracts from Hibiscus, Rosa sinensis
Ms. Shivani Tripathi
Studies on antimicrobial activity of Ficus benghalensis leaf and
root extract on human pathogenic dermatophytes
Ms. Shraddha Gupta
Comparative analysis of the antimicrobial activity of
Callistemon spp. and Colliandran spp. on human oral
pathogen
Mr. Alok Jaiswal

Biofuel and renewable energy sources from
microbes
Ms. Shubhi Gupta

Studies on bioremediation of pesticide residue in soil using
bacterial consortia
Ms. Sarika Srivastava

Junior Scientific Officer
Bioinformatics
Ms. Srishti Munjal

To study the effect of Callistemon spp. and Caliandra spp. on
acne causing microbes
Mr. Sourabh Kumar

Cost effective purification of immunoglobulin from different
sources.
Ms. Sarika Srivastava

Bioinformatics
Mr. Suneel Kumar Sachan

Studies on Myrtaceae family plant extract for their role as
antioxidant
Ms. Vandana Raghuvanshi
Bioremediation studies on river water/effluents using GRAS
microorganisms

Funding Agency
BIRAC
Project
Studies on bioconversion of glycerol, a byproduct of Biodiesel industry, into a economically
important 1,3 propandiol, its purification and
scaling up - Phase I
Scheme
SBIRI
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

20
BIRAC
Studies on bioconversion of glycerol, a byproduct of Biodiesel industry, into a economically

important 1,3 propandiol, its purification and
scaling up - Phase II
SBIRI
20

1. Bhatnagar, I., Kumar, S., Pandey, F, K., Bhatnagar, T.,
Microbial degradation of textile industry effluent. 2013,
Elixir Appl. Botany, 56 , 13305-13307.
2014, Int. J. Curr. Micro. App. Sc.,Vol 3(12).
2. Kapil, S., Gopinathan, P., Pandey, F, K., Bhatnagar, T.,

Screening of Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of
Some Weeds and Medicinal Plants Leaf Extracts. 2011,
Environment and Ecology, 29, Issue 3A ; 1351-1354.
6. Sanjay Gupta, Shashank Awasthi, Sunjeev Kumar,

Tripti Bhatnagar, A study on Probiotic potential of Lactic
acid bacteria (LAB) and evaluating their effectiveness
against enteric and fungal infections. 2014, International
Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2(3):
3541.
3. Gupta, S., Mahato, R., Awasthi, S., Bhatnagar, T.,

Studies on Mannitol production during Infection of
Lycopersicum esculentum with Alternaria alternata. 2014,
International Journal of Science and Nature, Vol 5(4),
734-739.
7. Rabindra Mahato, Shashank Awasthi, Sunjeev Kumar

and Tripti Bhatnagar, A Comparative Study of Effect of
Essential Oil and Alcoholic Extract of Eucalyptus Leaves
on Medically Important Bacterial and Fungal Isolates.
2015, Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci, 4(3):504-508.
4. Yadav, S., Gangwar, N., Sharma, S., Bhatnagar, T.,

Isolation screening and biochemical characterization of
Laccase producing bacteria for degradation of lignin.
2014, Int. J. Edu. Sc. Res.,Vol -1 (3) 2348-6457.
8. Bhatnagar, T., Mishra, A., Effect of Marigold flower

extract on Human. Dermatophytes. 2015, Accepted In.
J. Ad. Life Sc. ( October Issue)
5. Kumar, R., Pandey, S., Kapoor, Awasthi, S., Bhatnagar,
T., Isolation and characterization of endemic strains of

Lactobacillus and evaluation of their probiotic activity.
9. Bhatnagar, T., Sanadhya, R., Awasthi, S., Studies

on plastic waste bioremediation using indigenous
microorganisms. 2015, Accepted In. J. Sc.Res.
Feedback
Company: Most of the trainees are sincere and hard working. Training period was utilized to its optimum. Training
was designed in most effective way. Learnt a lot of new techniques. Wanted to increase the duration of training to
1 year and provide placement after training. As the stipend of the trainees has been increased to Rs. 10000/-,
placement is becoming difficult as most companies provide freshers with Rs.8000/- to Rs -12000/- salary. The trainees
expect a salary higher than Rs. 12000/-pm, so they do not join.
Contact Person
Managing Director
Codon Biotech Private Limited
C-23, Sector-63, Noida - 201301, Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 120 431 1464, Mob: 9811668417, Email: tripti.codonbt@gmail.com
Crams Technologies
www.cramsindia.com
Nature of company
Other
Location
Faridabad, Haryana
Area of activities
Crams Technologies in the business of Contract Research and Manufacturing
Services (CRAMS), for outsourcing of pharmaceutical research. We support
pharma industry in the field of synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistry,
regulatory aspects and IPR for Innovator and Generic companies. Crams
Technologies leverages its strengths in analytical chemistry, organic synthesis,
process development and regulatory aspects to serve the industry.

35.4

2011
Number of employees
4

R&D
Sector
Healthcare

M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Biotechnology & Biochemical
Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology and Bio- Process Technology
2010
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceutical
2011-12
20
01
2012-13
45
02
2013-14
25
06
2014-15
40
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Dr. Ravi Jain

Ms. Manjeet Kaur

In vitro assessment of bioactivityCytotoxicity, apoptotic potential
Feedback
Company: BITP is an excellent programme. Trainees were proactive and
ready to support, sincere and dedicated to the work assigned.
Contact Person
Dr. Ravi Jain
Crams Technologies
Plot No. 74, Sector 58, Faridabad, Haryana -121004,
Tel: 129-223497 Mob: 9458096104, Email: dr.jainravi@gmail.com

www.daburresearch.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Dabur Research Foundation (DRF) is a Contract Research Organization
based in India, which provides integrated research solutions in pre-clinical
biology to national and international pharmaceutical, chemical and
biotechnology companies. DRF provides comprehensive range of services
for pharmacological, biological and analytical testing of drugs and chemicals
in vitro and in vivo. DRFs work involves therapeutic areas like inflammation,
immunomodulation, dermatology, hair biology & diabetes.
1979
Location
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
-

1995
Number of employees
70

R&D, Production, Quality control/ Assurance
Sector
Healthcare

M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology,
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceuticals
2010-11
09
09
03
2011-12
11
07
04
2012-13
10
10
Laboratory view
03
2013-14
19
19
05
2014-15
09
08
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Work in progress

Dr. Ritu Verma

Manager
Biotechnology
Ms. Kanika Singh

In vitro assessment of bioactivity - Cytotoxicity, apoptotic
potential
Mr. Shivendra Pratap Singh

In vitro assessment of hepatoprotective effect of Quercitine
Dr. Virendra Kumar Tiwari

Sr. Manager
Toxicology
Ms. Monika Singh

28 days repeated oral toxicity study of DRF/28D/12 in wistar rats
Dr. Anshumali Awasthi

Assistant Director
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ms. Renu Yadav

Drug testing on cell line
Ms. Naina Jaiswal

28 days repeated oral toxicity study of DRF/28D/12 in wistar rats

Mr. Sunil Kumar

Basic cell culture techniques
Mr. Vinay Kumar Shukla

In vitro techniques for cell culture and maintenance of
mammalian cell lines
Ms. Vidhi Tiwari

Efficacy of 5% minoxidil on depilation induced hair growth in
C57BL6 mouse model
Feedback
Company: Highly satisfactory. Training is very useful for training of freshers in sophisticated techniques as well
as large scale production. It also gives an opportunity to companies to choose candidates for jobs. We have been
associated with this programme for more than two decades and have really benefitted. This gave us an opportunity
to train manpower to meet the requirements of industry and we got very good trainees.
Contact Person
Dr. Anu T. Singh
Associate Director
22, Site IV, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad-201010, Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 0120-3378434, Email: anu.singh@daburresearch.in; singhat@dabur.com
Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma

Private Limited
www.dsin.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (DSIN) is working in the field of
innovative pharmaceutical Research & Development (R&D) in India. DSIN
was established in 2007 as part of the global Daiichi Sankyo Group to develop
drugs DSIN focus is on small molecule drug discovery research in the areas
of infectious and autoimmune diseases. DSIN is equipped with state of the art
laboratories for the design, synthesis and evaluation of new chemical entities
for biological activity and drug like characteristics using in vitro and in vivo
experimental set ups.
2010
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
11,482,000

1997 (Ranbaxy)
Number of employees
200

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug discovery
2011-12
07
06
01
Dr. Tarun Mathur
Mr. Deep Kumar Pandey
Dr. Smita Singhal
Ms. Enakshi Maini
Dr. Smita Dube
Ms. Himanshi
Dr. Pragya Bhateja
Ms. Manjary Vyas

In vitro studies of antimicrobial
compounds
2012-13
10
07
2013-14
12
10
2014-15
05
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Feedback
01
01

M.Sc Biotechnology and M.VSc Animal Biotechnology
Company: BITP trainees are very hard working and sincere. They are
interested in getting placement after training. Expectations of students in
terms of nature of work and remuneration offered are very high. They do
not want to be associated with routine nature of job and opt for pursuing
higher studies as fellowship amount is very high and one gets to upgrade
qualification. Companies get an opportunity to evaluate performance of
students and can select good trainees as employees.We are happy with
monitoring system developed by BCIL through online feedback system to
be submitted on monthly basis by trainees and supervisors.
Contact Person
Dr. Suman Gupta
Assistant Director
Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Private Limited
Vill Sehroul, Sec 18, Udyog Vihar Industrial Area,
Gurgaon-122015, Haryana, Tel: 01242848571,
Mob: 9811221312, Email: suman.gupta.mm@dsin.co.in
Devleela Biotechs
www.devleelabiotechs.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Devleela Biotechs is a research, development and consulting organization
known for its excellence in the field of virus diagnosis for various plant
associated diseases comprising both the tissue culture as well as the
molecular aspects focusing on tissue culture raised banana plants.
2006
Location
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Year of involvement with BITP

2011

277

R&D
Number of employees
80

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Bio-agriculture
Sub- Sector
Plant Tissue culture
2011-12
150
01
01
2012-13
125
06
01
Trainee performing inoculation
2013-14
25
01
01
2014-15
40
04
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Pushpa Agrawal

Principal Scientist
Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Mr. Shashikant Shingdilwar

Ethanol production from molasses using a novel strain of Yeast
Dr. Malti
Research Scientist
Plant Tissue culture and Molecular Biology
Ms. Shweta Dinkar

In vitro rapid proliferation of Trichosanthes dioica
Mrs. Chaitali Niratker

Research Scientist
Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Ms. Minu

Standardisation of tissue culture protocol & Molecular analysis
of chironji (Buchanania lanzan)
Ms. Sheetal Devtare
Biochemical characterization of Dalbergia latifolia and
development of its tissue culture protocol

Scheme
DBT, GOI_SBIRI
Project
Production of Virus free Garlic through Tissue
Culture
Year
2010-2013
Fund(Rs. in lakhs)
24.83

1. Singh M., Sonkusale S., Niratker C. and Shukla P.
Micropropagation of Shorea robusta:An important woody
tree. 2014, Journal of Forest Science, 60, (2): 7074.
2. Niratker, C., Ch., Singh, P., and Singh, M., Preliminary
phytochemical screening of leaf extract of mulberry
(Morus indica) from Chhattisgarh. 2014, International
Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical
Technology., Volume 5, Issue 3:1-6.
3. Niratker, C., Ch., Singh, P., and Singh, M., Callus

induction and plant regeneration from leaf explants of
Spilanthes acmella murr.: An endangered medicinal plant.
2014, Annals of Biological Research, 5 (9):66-71.
4. Niratker, C., Ch., Singh, P., and Singh, M., Effect
of different type of media on in vitro regeneration of
mulberry (Morus indica): An economically important tree.
2015, Annals of Biological Research, 2015, 6 (1):22-26.
Feedback
Company: We had good experience with BITP but the number of trainees provided initially by BCIL was reduced
as trainees did not join due to various reasons. The quality of trainees provided was excellent. Take interest in work
assigned, had good basic theoritical knowledge, excellent team spirit and competence for job. We would like the
number of trainees alloted in coming year to be increased to enable us to plan the training period well. BITP is an
excellent programme for fresh graduates as it helps them find placement in leading biotechnology companies for a
period of six months and gives them a chance to enhance their practical skills. They get an understanding of industry
environment and are also paid stipend by the Government. Companies also contribute to training of industry ready
manpower and their expenses are also taken care of. They can also select good trainees and offer them jobs. Thus, this
programme is excellent initiative of Department of Biotechnology for skill upgradation of students and creation of industry ready manpower. All the stakeholders are benefitted in this programme. We request Department to extend this
platform to more and more companies.
Contact Person
Dr. Rajendra Surana
Director
Devleela Biotechs
Guru Nanesh Kripa, Civil lines, Raipur-492001, Chattisgarh,
Tel: 7712103818, Fax: 7712539542, Mob: 9009807000, Email: devleela@gmail.com
DrG Wellness Private Limited

www.drgwellness.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Delhi
Area of activities
DrG Wellness Private Limited is the fastest growing wellness company in
India engaged in manufacturing and promotion of nutritional food
supplements for lifestyle related disorders with a large user base spread
across India and globally. Mission is to help the patients suffering from
lifestyle disorders like Diabetes/ Arthritis by giving them a new ray of hope
to lead a healthy life.

3,500

2013
Number of employees
120

R&D, Production
Sector
Healthcare

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Food Biotechnology
2011
Sub- Sector
Nutraceuticals
2013-14
06
03
01
2014-15
07
07
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Group photo of trainees with team

Dr. Sateesh Kumar

Vice President, R&D
Molecular Biology, Biopolymers
Ms. Aditi Arya

Nano-formulations of hydrophobic compounds for better
availability by encapsulation and complexation methods
Dr. Karthik Shama Loke

Manager, R&D
Biotech, Biochemistry, Nutraceutics
Ms. Anamika

Utilization of extracted protein and carbohydrate from plant
and waste material for production of cost effective media for
microbial growth
Ms. Debanjana Dutta

Biotech, Biopolymers, Nutraceutics
Mr. Sunil Kumar Chauhan
Nanotech, Instrumentation
Ms. Jyoti Naithani

Microencapsulation of probiotics
Ms. Nusaiba Khalid

Processing of Quinoa seeds
Ms. Shilpi Gupta

Nanotization of Curcumin polyphenol using nanoprecipitation
method for better bioavailability
Ms. Yuvika Rajrana
Extraction of compositional analysis of Salvia hispanica
mucilage for commercial applications
Ms. Pragya Namdev
Formulation and evaluation of herbal hair oil for hair regrowth
Feedback
Company: An excellent program for upcoming talent. BITP helps industries to identify raw talent. BITP is specially
useful for trainees willing to take up jobs in industry and those who are not willing to pursue higher studies.It plays
a major role in providing practical training to such students and enhance their employability, making them readily
acceptable by industry.
Contact Person
Dr. Sateesh Kumar
Vice President, R&D
DrG Wellness Private Limited
100/28, Surajmal market, Razapur, Rohini, Sector-9, Delhi,
Tel: 011-41774177, Mob: 8130194663, Email: dsk@drgwellness.in
DSM India Private Limited

www.dsm.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
DSM is global MNC operative in different verticals of Life Sciences and
Material Science. The major activities include R&D Production, marketing
ingredients for human healthcare, animal nutrition and products for human
food, nutrition and personal care.
1998
Location
Pune, Maharashtra

2013

80,000

R&D
Number of employees
200

M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceuticals

2013-14
04
03
2014-15
04
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees

Dr. Santosh Vyas

R&D Manager
Ms. Sherigar Dharini Annayya

Production of biogas from vegetable waste
Mr. Sadashiv Pandurang Kharate
Studies and production of biomethane from sugar industry
waste stream
Ms. Priti Prabhakar Yewale
Studies on biogas production from agricultural residues
Ms. Borkar Pranita Hemant
Studies on production of Rice Bran protein isolates for human
food application
Feedback
Company: We had a fruitful experience with BITP. Quality of Students was excellent. Trainees were keen to learn
new techniques and involved themselves whole heartedly in assigned projects. The programme should be continued
as it is very useful for students as well as companies.
Our association with this programme began in 2013 and we have experienced that this programme is mutually
beneficial for students as well as companies. Industrial exposure led to improvement of practical skills,
communication skills and ability to work in teams. Students understood expectations and specific requirements
of companies. This added new facets to their personality and they became capable of handling independent
research projects.
We are satisfied with timely payments and monitoring process by introduction of monthly online feedback. We wish to
continue this association and contribute towards this important cause.
Contact Person
Dr. Santosh Vyas
R&D Manager
DSM India Private Limited
401/402 4th floor, NSG IT park, Aundh, Pune- 411007, Maharashtra,
Tel: 020-66430871, Mob: 9923190658, Email: santosh.vyas@dsm.com
DSR Genome Technologies

Private Limited
www.dsrgt.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Research and Development on Biotechnology, development of DNA
diagnostic kits and Biomarkers.
2011

2011
Location

R&D

-

B.Tech., M.Sc Biotechnology
Number of employees
3
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics
2011-12
10
03
02
2012-13
06
02
01
2013-14
09
03
01
2014-15
08
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee performing inoculation in laboratory

Dr. Shrestha Chakraborti

Jr. Scientist
Advanced Molecular Biology and DNA Sequencing
Ms. Anuradha Das

Development of plant DNA isolation kit
Mr. S. Maiti
Scientist
Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology and
DNA sequencing
Ms. Purbita Roychowdhury

Development of bacterial genomic & plasmid DNA isolation kit
Mr. Tamal Kumar Das
Development of RNA isolation kit

1. A Maiti, S., Bhattacharya, M., Chakraborty, S., Dey, S, K., An Epidemiological Retrospective Study of Head Neck
Cancer in Kolkata, West Bengal. 2015, International Journal of Advanced Research, Volume 3, Issue 3, 615-619.
Feedback
Company: Our association with BITP is recent and we have found this training programme to be useful for trainees
and companies. The training was highly useful and utilized properly. Trainees feel that BITP training period is very
short. It will be better if the duration is extended. The trainees are competent and worked sincerely with full
enthusiasm under new product development programme in our R & D section. We have tried our best to provide
them state of art training with our instruments so that they are competent to work in any biotech/pharmaceutical/
research laboratories. With limited resource, we have tried our best to absorb the trainees in our company after
completion of training period. We are thankful to DBT & BCIL for continuing this programme for industrial training.
We have noted that BCIL is not able to provide us trainees as per our demand. We have offered jobs to a few trainees
in our company. We appreciate timely payment of stipend and introduction of bench fee to cover training cost. Online
feedback system and submission of completion report has improved documentation considerably. We would like to be
associated with this programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Shrestha Chakraborti
Director
DSR Genome Technologies Private Limited
AQ 13/1Salt Lake, Sector-V, Kolkata-700064,West Bengal,
Tel: 033-65609575, Fax: 033-23341030, Mob: 9851885498, Email: shresthachakraborti@gmail.com
Notes
Eminent Biosciences
www.eminentbio.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Provides solutions to core Bioinformatics/Computational Biology by
innovative ideas, advanced algorithms to develop top notch software/
Database development for research in Life science and Pharma industry. We
have expertise in statistical and bioinformatics analyses of microarray data
Clinical/Epidemiological/Computational Genomics data, Next Generation
Sequencing Data analysis etc. Apart from R&D we also provide industry
driven training and projects for research students in academia for preparing
research oriented projects.
2008
Location
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
15

2013
Number of employees
14

Bioinformatics
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
-


2013-14
40
02
01
2014-15
30
03
02
Trainees attending lecture
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in computer laboratory

Dr. Anuraj Nayarisseri

Director and Principal Scientist
Bioinformatics
Mr. Ish Jain

Identification of inhibitory potential of established VEGFR
inhibitors in the suppression of metastatic angiogenesis
through in silico approaches
Ms. Komal Nagwanshi
Molecular docking studies to identify high affinity established
inhibitors targeting B-RAF
Ms. Vaidehi Mukadam

Computational studies in identification of high efficacy
compounds as potential therapeutics targeting Human DHFR
enzyme

1. Kelotra, S., Kelotra, A. I. Jain Bandaru, S. Nayarisseri, A. Bidwai A. 2014. An in silico appraisal to identify high
affinity anti-apoptotic synthetic tetrapeptide inhibitors targeting the mammalian caspase 3 enzyme. Asian Pac J
Cancer Prev. 20141523:10137-42.Pubmed ID: 25556438.
2. Kelotra A Gokhale SM Kelotra S Vaidehi Mukadam Nagwanshi K Bandaru S Nayarisseri A Bidwai A. 2014.
Alkyloxy carbonyl modified hexapeptides as high affinity compounds for Wnt5A protein in the treatment of psoriasis.
Bioinformation.1012:743-749.
3. Ankit Kelotra, Sadashiv M Gokhale, Seema Kelotra, Vaidehi Mukadam, Komal Nagwanshi, Srinivas Bandaru,
Anuraj Nayarisseri, Anil Bidwai, 2014, Alkyloxy carbonyl modified hexapeptides as high affinity compounds for
Wnt5A protein in the treatment of psoriasis. Bioinformation.10&12. 739-745.
Feedback
Company: We consider it as our achievement to train BCIL selected young minds and consider it as great
opportunity to train students for making them industry eligible candidates! The previous BCIL students, we have
trained have now been placed. Some are within our lab itself and some are with our clients. Some of the BCIL students
we trained have also been placed abroad for their skills in biotechnology. Thanks to BCIL for making students drive
the industries worldwide. BCIL has always been lucrative in teaching students with industry oriented programs, which
we consider a par excellent step than teaching them theoretical aspects of science which hardly have any application
in industries. The training and excellence of skills that BCIL provide is reflected from the feedback from the biotech
firms which often intend to select those young minds. We duly acknowledge the innovative approach BCIL has taken,
in restructuring the career of the students, placing them aboard in right professional path. We feel privileged to be
associated with this initiative of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for training fresh graduates in
industries to familiarise them with industry environment, expectations as well as trouble shooting. Industries are also
contributing by extending their facilities and expertise to train the students by involving them in real life problems
and projects. We were extremely happy with selection process adopted by BCIL as well as timely disbursement of
stipend and bench fee. We compliment the department for taking this proactive step of encouraging industries to
participate in manpower development. All the very best to BCIL for your endeavors that you have always put in to
develop knowledge India!!!
Contact Person
Dr. Anuraj Nayarisseri
Director
Eminent Biosciences
EH-81/B Scheme NO: 54, Vijaynagar, Indore-452010, Madhya Pradesh
Tel: 7314236662, Mob: 9752295342, Email: anuraj@eminentbio.com
Enzene Biosciences Limited

www.enzene.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Area of activities
Enzene Biosciences Ltd., a subsidiary of Alkem Laboratories Limited, is
uniquely poised to lead the new wave of global biosimilars development. It
can draw from a robust infrastructure network, favorable regulations regime,
and a trained talent pool to support biosimilar development, drug discovery
and manufacturing initiatives. Enzene taps these opportunities to produce
quality and cost effective biologics for varied markets.

638

2008
Number of employees
38

R&D, Management
Sector
Healthcare

M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology
2006
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceuticals
2010-11
04
04
02
2011-12
10
05
01
2012-13
02
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. S. Chandrashekaran
Managing Director
Microbiology and Cell biology
Ms. Dharani Devi T.H

Cloning, expression and purification of recombinant protein
in Escherichia coli
Ms. Muktha Kollegal Arjun
Purification of recombinant protein
Ms. Sunanda Swain
Media and process optimization for production of recombinant
protein in Escherichia coli
Ms. Sweta Kumari
Expression and purity of Recombinant protein gene in
Escherichia coli (E.coli)
Ms. Hemalatha. V
Ms. Aparajita Anand

Cloning and expression of phytase gene in Pichia pastoris
Mr. Krishnamurthi R
MMs. Megha S Nadiger

Characterization of recombinant therapeutic proteins using
different methods
Feedback
Company: Our association with Biotech Industrial Training Programme dates back to 2008. We have found this
programme to be highly useful for fresh students with UG and PG degrees in biotechnology as placement in leading
companies provides them the much needed exposure. We involved students in protein purification, process optimization for production of therapeutic proteins. Students learnt sophisticated techniques and used high end instruments.
We had very good students and were able to retain few of them based on their performance in training programme.
We are very happy with the BITP programme and thankful to DBT. We are happy that Department of Biotechnology
introduced bench fee to cover cost of training partially. BCIL ensured timely disbursement of students stipend and
bench fee for companies.
Contact Person
Dr. Hatim Motiwala
Principal Scientist
Enzene Biosciences Limited
No. 101 Phase III Peenya Industrial area, Bangalore- 560058, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-28392145, Mob: 7815073123, Email: hatim.motiwala@enzene.com
ExCel Matrix Biological Devices

Private Limited
www.excellmatrix.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
ExCel Matrix Biological Devices (P) Ltd is developing innovative technologies
to facilitate research in 3D Cell Culture for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue
Engineering. These technologies have many applications to research and
development, pharmaceutical research and regenerative medicine.
2006
Location

2008

-

R&D
Number of employees
5

B.Tech., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc., M.Tech. Medical Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Animal Biotechnology
2011-12
Dr Aroop Kumar Dutta

MD
10
02
Ms. Burela Padma Priya

Development of Cytotoxicity assay on
cancer cells with curcumin
Ms. Sweta Narasingrao K
Development of cytotoxicity assay for
cancer cells with temozolomide and
cocrystals
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Feedback
Company: BITP is the only scheme that helps Tech MSMEs in true sense.
In fact, small and medium enterprises are benefitted the most as they get
paid manpower for specified duration and it also gives them an opportunity
to contribute in national programme by training manpower to suit industry
requirements. The fellowship should be extendable for another term for
excellent candidates on strong recommendations by the host MSMEs. This
will help both the trainer & the trainees as the trainees get to understand
industry expectations and also the difficulties faced by the start up companies.
Some of the trainees can also be motivated to start their own enterprises.
Contact Person
Dr. Ranjna Dutta
Director-R&D
ExCel Matrix Biological Devices Private Limited
12-5-149/16-2, Vijayapuri, Hyderabad-500017, Telangana,
Tel: 27007288, Mob: 9490924985, Email: ecmbd@yahoo.com
Partners for Prosperity
15/3A, Noojibail Nursery, Ganakallu, Uttarahalli-Kengeri Road, Srinivasapura, Bangalore - 560 060.
G7 Synergon Private Limited

www.g7synergon.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
G7 SYNERGON is an integrated Biopharmaceutical service provider, offering
drug discovery research, clinical and consulting solutions to the global
pharmaceutical, healthcare and biotech industry. Our Research vertical
provides services which adequately meet client requirements in the spheres of
development of novel small molecules (Target identification, validation and
Lead optimization) and isolated bioactive compounds for various therapeutic
areas like Tuberculosis, Antifungal, Antiviral, Oncology, Metabolic disorders,
Alzheimers disease, pain and inflammation, etc.
2008
Location
200

2011
Number of employees
26

R&D, Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug discovery

B.E., M.Sc., B. Tech., M.Tech Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular Biology
& Biotechnology
2011-12
DR. H.V. Girish

Research Scientist- I
Cell Culture
05
02
Ms. Sudipa Bhadra

Enumeration of Absolute Live CD34
cells using Flow Cytometry Technology

2014-15
08
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
1. Mamatha, J.,Sudipa Bhadra, Mahesh, M., Production of streptomycin from

Streptomyces griseus under solid state fermentation its production
enhancement by mutation and analysis by HPLC. World Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences., 2014, 3, 907-922.
Feedback
Company: The trainee was capable of independent research and very good
at handling the instruments and maintaining proper log books. BITP is
beneficial programmes for trainees and companies both as trainees get to
know working conditions in industry environment, learn sophisticated techniques and companies can employ sincere, committed, capable trainees on
completion of training.
Contact Person
Dr. H. V. Girish
Research Scientist- I
G7 Synergon Private Limited
537, 5th Main, 9th Cross, Tatanagara, Bangalore- 560092, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-22172700, Mob: 9740588311, Email:girish.hv@g7synergon.in
Gangagen Biotechnologies
Private Limited
www.gangagen.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Gangagen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the development of
proprietary products for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections,
resistant to antibiotics, through the application of contemporary molecular
and clinical sciences.
2001
Location

2009

-

R&D
Number of employees
40

M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
-

2010-11
04
01
01
2013-14
03
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees experimenting in the biosafety laboratory
Trainees experimenting in the bioprocess laboratory

Mr. Ravisha C.
Associate Scientist
In-vivo studies
Ms. Lakshmi N S
Purification of recombinant proteins
Mr. Nirmal Kumar

G. P.
Downstream Development
Ms. Nithya CM
Development of surgical excision wound model with bacterial
infection in rats
Mr. Vishal.K.S
Development of surgical excision wound model with bacterial
infection in wistar rats
Feedback
Company: Our association with Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme began in 2009. We have found this
programme to be highly beneficial for the fresh graduate and post graduate students passing out with biotechnology
degrees from our universities and their affiliated colleges. Students willing to take up career in biotechnology industry
find it very difficult to gain entry in companies. This programme facilitates their placement in leading companies for
six months duration. During this period, trainees get a flavour of industry work culture, expectations and their requirements. Opportunities about career growth and details such as nature of work help them in making correct career
decisions. At the same time, companies also get to choose their prospective employees.
We are happy with the selection process as the trainees provided to us had good knowledge of subject. We involved
them in in-house projects under the supervision of our faculty mainly in R&D group. Students got exposure to
performing experiments independently, learnt advanced techniques and use of instruments. Trainees got exposure to
biosafety requirements and up-scaling of laboratory scale experiments.
The candidates showed keen interest and good learning aptitude in the work assigned to them. They were able to
efficiently participate in literature search pertaining to the project and carry out the work systematically. The overall
performance of the candidates was satisfactory during the training period. We have offered job to all the candidates
who completed BITP training at Gangagen.
We felt that procedures and processes adopted for implementation of the programme are user friendly. Grants are
released on time. Bench fee helps the companies as it partially covers training cost towards consumables. Online feedback system by trainees and supervisors helps us to understand each others expectations and resolve difficulties, if any.
We are proud to be associated with this programme to cater to the needs of biotech industry in the country and would
like to be involved in future also.
Contact Person
Dr. Jagadeesh Bhat
Senior Scientific Manager
Gangagen Biotechnologies Private Limited
#12, 5th Cross, Raghavendra Layout, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore- 560022, Karnataka,
Tel: 804 062 1300, Mob: 09886546990, Fax: 804 062 1329, Email: bjagadeesh@gangagen.com
GCC Biotech India Private Limited

www.gccbiotech.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Provide services in areas of Next Generation Sequencing, Genotyping for
biodiversity and population analysis, Bio-informatics solutions, Oligo
synthesis, Molecular biology services, Custom recombinant protein synthesis
and purification, Custom method development and/or kit development,
Custom Organic synthesis.
2006
Location

2012

418

R&D
Number of employees
60

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Molecular Biology products
2012-13
06
04
2013-14
06
06
01
2014-15
18
09
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Laboratory view

Dr. Sujan Chaudhuri

Senior Research Scientist and Head R &D
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Mr. Vishma Pratap Sur

Identification of bacteria by 16s rDNA sequencing.
Ms. Juhi Chakraborty

Method development for the next generation sequencing of
microsatellite repeats
Mr. Abhinav Singh
Maintenance of cell lines, RNA isolation, cDNA preparation
and isolation of total protein
Ms. Chhandita Choudhury

Molecular cloning of histone h2b gene for its protein expression
and purification
Ms. Sangam Rajak
Cloning of human genes and its expression and purification
Ms. Sayani Mazumder

Development of DNA ladder
Ms. Pooja Prasad
Cloning of viral and bacterial gene and study of over-expressed
recombinant protein.
Ms. Sampurna Biswas
Purification of over-expressed RNaseI in E.coli host system and
characterization of its activity
Ms. Debapriya Mishra
Purification of ADH (Alcohol dehydrogenase) protein and
introduction into the existing protein marker
Feedback
Company: All trainees were very hard-working, active, intelligent and co-operative. This is a very good program
with reference to companys recruitment process to access suitable people for future employment opportunity. BITP
is very popular with students as for jobs in industries, experience is a must. BITP provides them with an opportunity
to work in industry and gain practical experience in real projects operational in industry. They also learn techniques,
use of sophisticated equipments, upscaling as well as trouble shooting. They understand documentation, importance
of following standard operating procedures, trouble shooting. They imbibe personality traits such as discipline,
team work, meeting time targets, communication skills, etc. Industry also stand to gain as they get trained manpower
with out any cost, fresh ideas and can also judge them for future employment. We appreciate this initiative taken
by Department of Biotechnology for creating industry ready manpower and compliment Biotech Consortium India
Limited for smooth implementation.
Biotech Industrial Training Programme is perhaps the only programme of its kind which is running for a long time
with support from Government. Students get their stipend on time and bench fee is also given to the companies to
compensate for cost of training. Submission of completion report helps trainees in compiling and analysing their
research results. We wish to be involved in this programme in future also.
Contact Person
Mr. Raja Majumdar
Managing Director
GCC Biotech India Private Limited
Patharberia Road, Vill- Joychandipur, P.O.- Bakrahat, PS-Bishnupur, Dist.-24 PGS(S),
Kolkata-743377, West Bengal, Tel: 033-24951044/0004, Email: info@geobiotech.com
Genotypic Technology
www.genotypic.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Genotypic Technology is the first Genomics service provider in India
providing Microarray, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and
Bioinformatics services and solutions to domestic/ international pharma,
biotech companies and academia.
1998
Location

2004

1,554

R&D, Bioinformatics, Production
Number of employees
85

M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology,
M.Sc. (Molecular & Human Genetics)
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
-

2010-11
03
03
01
2011-12
03
03
02
2012-13
03
Trainees getting trained in microarray laboratory
03
03
2013-14
02
02
01
2014-15
04
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in molecular biology laboratory

Dr. Chellappa Gopalakrishnan

Group Leader
Genome informatics, NGS Analysis
Ms. Bhagyeshwari D Chalageri

16S rRNA metagenomics and next generation sequencing
Mr. Bipin Chand

Scientist & Group Leader
Microarray Analysis
Dr. Harish Rotti
Associate Principal Scientist
Molecular Biology
Dr. Deepti Saini
Principal Scientist
R & D Molecular Biology
Scheme
NIH
Project
Transcriptional Analysis of the Guinea Pig model of Tuberculosis
Year
2012
DBT
Biomarker discovery and validation of blood immune response

following hiv-tb co-infection
2013
DST
Development of next generation sequencing based assay for

mutation detection and carrier status identification in duchenne
and becker muscular dystrophy

1. Ramasamy S., Annadurai, Vasanthan Jayakumar, Raja C., Mugasimangalam Mohan A,V,S,K., Katta Sanchita
Anand, Sreeja Gopinathan, Santosh Prasad Sarma, Sunjay Jude Fernandes, Nandita Mullapudi, S Murugesan and
Sudha Narayana Rao., Next generation sequencing and de novo transcriptome analysis of Costus pictus D. Don,
a non-model plant with potent anti-diabetic properties., BMC Genomics, 2012, 13:663.
Feedback
Company: BITP is an excellent program that enables students to acquire the much needed industry specific skills.
All trainees were found to be of reasonably good calibre with noticeable interest to acquire new knowledge and
practical skills. It is observed that the trainees have limited grasp over designing and planning of projects. However,
they make up for their limitations through enthusiastic participation and commitment in understanding the
project and timely delivery of outcomes. Companies including Genotypic, invest valuable time of the senior scientists,
infrastructure and other limited resources. Thus, a higher bench fees could help the industry to further improve the
program. Since, the skill sets required by the industry is very much domain specific, it is desirable that industry
scientists be involved in the selection process and help choose best candidates for their needs. In the last batch, three
out of five trainees (including BITP) were given placements at Genotypic. In this regard, we thank DBT and BCIL
for the program that has helped us get trained manpower. We cherish our association with the programme and
would request DBT and BCIL to continue this programme with enhanced vigour. We assure our continued support
for future.
Contact Person
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnamurthy
Research Director
Genotypic Technology Private Limited
#2/13, Balaji Complex, 80 Ft Road, Poojari Layout,R.M.V Second Stage, Bangalore-560094,
Karnataka, Tel: 080-40538200, Email: Venkatesh.k@genotypic.co.in
Green Gold Seeds Private Limited

www.greengoldseeds.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
GGSPL is engaged in development of Genetically Modified crops for pest,
insect and herbicide resistance. The main object of the company is to
produce and make available, high quality seeds to the farmers at reasonable
price. Presently R & D activities are being conducted on more than 24 crops
including cotton, cereals, vegetables, oil seeds, pulses and fruit crops. This
has enabled us to decorate basket of product portfolio with more than 50
research products.
2001
Location
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
5,180

2014
Number of employees
256

Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Hybrid Seeds

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology

2014-15
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Trainees doing Elisa test reading
Training in molecular biology laboratory

Dr. Santosh Singh

Principal Scientist
Conventional & Molecular Plant Breeding,
Genotyping & Phenotyping
Mr. Nikhil Sunil Kharge

Standardization of DNA isolation and study of zygosity in
BT cotton
Dr. R.J. Thengne

Principal Scientist
Tissue culture & Molecular Genomics
Ms. Mohini Jitendra Sharma

To standardize the protocol for callus induction and plant
regeneration in pigeon pea
Dr. Sampat Kalaskr

Jr. scientist
Molecular Genomics
Mr. Nitin Gorde Mr. Nitin Gorde
Jr. Scientist
Tissue Culture
Scheme
The Queensland
University, Australia_
Collaborative research
agreement for ARC
Linkage Projects
Project
Genomic strategies for reducing losses during
processing and improving the nutritional value
of wheat in human diets.
Year
2012
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

34.40
Feedback
Company: Fresh biotechnology students coming out of universities are not acceptable to companies as they do not
possess skill sets required by companies. Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme selects students and helps
them find placement in industry for six months.
Our association with BITP is recent, our experience is limited to a few trainees. Trainees provided to us had sound
theoretical knowledge, were keen to learn and adapt to our requirements. We provided training to students in our
molecular biology laboratory comprising of DNA isolation, ELISA, tissue culture techniques such as media
preparation, sterilisation, inoculation, subculture etc. This exposure helped students to plan experiments and
conduct them under the guidance of our supervisors. They learnt important aspect of economic viability and
reducing per plant cost to enhance profitability. We have been able to attract extramural funding under international
partnership programme.
We are happy with procedures and processes adopted by BCIL and timely payments of stipend and trainer fee.
Introduction of online monthly feedback by candidates and supervisors has ensured better accountability.
Contact Person
Dr. Vijay B. Choudhari

Executive Director
Dr. Santosh Singh

Principal Scientist
Green Gold Seeds Private Limited

Gut No. 65, Naryanpur Shivar, Waluj, Aurangabad- 431133, Maharashtra,
Tel: 02402553682/83, Mob: 8805899999; 9011034071, Email: santosh.singh@greengoldseeds.co.in
Notes
Helix BioGenesis Private Limited

www.helixbiogenesis.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Helix BioGenesis is a company dedicated to promote excellence and
competence in the field of biotechnology and molecular diagnostics.
Currently, Helix BioGenesis undertakes research in the frontier areas of
molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, medical biotech and
diagnostic services.
2014
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

2011

40

R&D
Number of employees
10

B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology,
M.Tech. Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
Sector
Sub- Sector
2011-12
50
05
02
2012-13
45
03
01
2013-14
25
10
02
2014-15
45
07
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Ravi Kumar

Research Scientist
Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
Mr. Shyam Jee

Biochemical and molecular identification & strain
improvement for native Bacillus sp.
Dr. Vandana Tiwari

Research Consultant
Biochemistry
Mr. Raju Ratan Yadav

In vitro regeneration and genetic fidelity analysis of
Calliandra sp. using RAPD analysis
Dr. Prem Raj Singh

Research Scientist
Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Diagnostics
Ms. Km Preeti Pal

Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization of
bacteriocin producing microbes from soil sample and their
application in food preservation
Ms. Neelam Bhola

Research Scientist
Ms. Dimple Sharma
Research Scientist
Microbiology & Molecular Biology
Mr. Ajeet Kumar
Research Associate
Diagnostics

Mr. Ajeet Singh

Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization of
bacteriocin producing microbe and their strain improvement
using various molecular tools
Mr. Mohd Sultan Khan
Isolation, identification & characterization of oil degrading
microorganisms and cloning of their oil degrading genes
in E.coli.
Ms. Tabssum Begam

Isolation and identification of MDR strain isolated from
industrial waste using 16S rDNA and studies on their possible
control using plant bioactive compound
Mr. Navbhar Sharma

Isolation and identification of MDR and analysing the effects
of various plant extracts against them
Feedback
Company: It has been a pleasure to be associated with BITP trainees during their six month training. Trainees
are very much interested in their career. As a part of this course, they were also given hands on training on various
biotechnological techniques They showed keen interest in learning intricacies of various tools and techniques related
to biotechnology. They have been a tremendous asset to our team, providing a much-needed leadership to their peers
through their ability to connect with others, while enjoying their trust and respect.We are extremely privileged to
be associated with BITP and contribute towards meeting skilled manpower needs of the biotech industry. This
programme is a unique initiative which is beneficial for trainees as well as trainers. This is one of its own kind as
Government has made provision of stipend for trainees and has also partially covered expenses for training. Normally,
companies are expected to provide stipend to interns. Thus, this programme is very attractive and lucrative for
trainer companies. We would wish to be associated with this programme and would be happy to contribute in
anyway as deemed fit by the Department of Biotechnology. We also wish to record our sincere appreciation for BCIL
for smooth implementation of the programme including timely disbursements as well as feedback system for
continuous improvement of the programme. We wish all the best to the programme and all candidates for their
bright future.
Contact Person
Dr. Anshita Nagar
CEO & Director-Operations
Helix BioGenesis Private Limited
D-34, 2nd Floor, Sector-2, Noida-201301, Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 01204327008, Mob: 9717117289, Email: anshita.helix@gmail.com; admin@helixbiogenesis.com
Hindustan Bioenergy Limited

www.hindustanbioenergy.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Hindustan Bioenergy Limited is a biotechnological driven & professionally
managed company, engaged in manufacturing & marketing of organic and
bio agri inputs like biofertilizers, bio pesticides, organic fertilizers, plant
growth promoters, micronutrients, tissue culture plants etc. under PPP mode
with Biotech Park, Lucknow, established by the Department of Biotechnology
(DBT), Govt. of India and Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of
Uttar Pradesh
2007
Location
370

2013
Number of employees
70

Production
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Bio Fertilizers, Bio Pesticides

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology

2013-14
15
03
2014-15
15
08
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Trainees having discussion with supervisor

Dr Arun Sharma
Vice President
Ms. Ayushi Tripathi

Micropropagation of Grande Naine variety of Banana
Ms. Garima Shukla
Ms. Neha Shukla
Ms. Shalinee Srivastva
Ms. Shivli Banerjee
Ms. Shweta Kesarwani
Ms. Princy Chauhan
Mr. Sushant Kumar Verma
Feedback
Company: This Industrial training programme imparted to students offers an excellent opportunity to both
trainees and trainer for undergoing practical exposure to students and finding trained worker for company. We have
been associated with this programme recently and have involved students in in-house project on tissue culture for
clonal propagation of banana. Students were trained in media preparation, sterilisation, inoculation and sub culture.
With this exposure, students are equipped to work in any tissue culture company. We have found this programme to
be beneficial and would like to be involved in future also.
Contact Person
Dr. Arun Sharma
Vice President
Hindustan Bioenergy Limited
Biotech park, Sector-G, Jankipuram, Kursi road, Lucknow- 226021,Uttar Pradesh,
Tel: 05224053028, Mob: 09956297860, Email: arunsharmadr@gmail.com
I&B Seeds Private Limited

(Formerly Indus Seeds Pvt. Ltd.)
www.indusseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
I&B Seeds Pvt Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and trading of hybrid seeds.
Its products include hybrid tomato, watermelon, black boss, bhendi, beans,
cucumber, eggplant, brinjal, marigold, pepper and gourds.
2004

2009
Location

R&D

1,400

B.Tech. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
150
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Hybrid seed production

2010-11
06
06
04
2011-12
05
04
04
2012-13
06
05
Inside view of Green house
05
2013-14
03
03
03
2014-15
06
05
05
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Green house

Dr. M .G. Purushothama

Research Director, In-house R&D
Metabolic engineering and genetic diversity
analysis of medicinal plants, Marker assisted
breeding in vegetable and flower crops
Mr. Abhinava J V
Validation of blast molecular markers in rice genotypes and
bitterness markers in cucumber genotypes
Dr. Sumana Bhat

Research Director, Services
Molecular plant virology and molecular
marker-assisted plant breeding
Ms. Jyothilakshmi.T.R
Development and validation of SNP based molecular markers
for hybrid purity in chilli genotypes
Ms. Dhanya Radhakrishnan

Development of haploids in chilly genotypes
Ms. Sindura K.P.

Anther culture studies in tomato
Mr. Rohit Dilip Kambale
Development of F2 recombinants with shorter sized
introgression for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) yellow
leaf curl virus resistance gene Ty-2

Scheme
NHBCH
Project
Hybrid marigold seed production
Year
2011-12
Fund(Rs. in Lakhs)
4.53
NHBCH
Hybrid cucumber seed production
2011-12
22.05
Feedback
Company: BITP is a novel, innovative, unique, well-designed program mainly aimed at training meritorious
students coming out of traditional colleges with very little or no practical hands-on experience. The mushrooming
of University affiliated colleges with limited lab facilities has resulted in producing graduates who are not readily
employable. In this context, industry trained graduates from traditional/engineering colleges form a potential
workforce for start-up biotech industries who are most often small to medium scale. Here, BITP has been playing a
major role in human resource development in terms of helping these graduates to get adequate hands on experience
so that they become employable and also help them get into reputed research institutes to continue their research.
BITP training has provided the trainees a very good learning platform. Post-graduates who had minimal laboratory
experience prior to the training, gathered good practical knowledge from the training. It helps the students to not only
gain practical experience about sophisticated techniques, use of equipment, it also helps them to understand financial
constraints and need to keep economic viability in mind. They learn to document research result, interpret and
analyse as well as troubleshoot to take care of any eventuality. At times, after investing so much effort and time by the
companies and lot of funds by the Government, trainees do not opt for jobs and leave to pursue higher studies. This
is very detrimental for the programme. It should be ensured that candidates willing to take up jobs in industry should
only be selected for the programme. Apart from this, the programme is beneficial for trainees as well as companies.
We wish to continue our involvement with this programme and wish it all the success.
Contact Person
Mr.Praveen N Noojibail
Managing Director
I&B Seeds Private Limited
SIA 15th Main, 30th Cross, BSK 2nd Stage, Bangalore-560070, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-28611437, Mob: 9900002669, Email: praveen@iandb.in
Imgenex India Private Limited

www.imgenexindia.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Imgenex India Pvt. Ltd., is an innovative antibody and reagent developing
company, provides full range of custom services including antibody
development, recombinant protein production and stable cell line
development for the life sciences research institutes and industries.
2004
Location
Bhubaneswar, Orissa

2013

250.61

R&D
Number of employees
45

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Antibody Production
2010-11
23
09
02
2011-12
09
08
01
2012-13
12
10
09
2013-14
14
08
02
2014-15
10
07
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee getting trained in IHC station
Training at ELISA work station

Dr. Prasanta K Maiti

Principal Scientist and Head, R&D
Immunology, Cancer biology, Cell biology
Ms. Anandini Mahapatra

Capturing of Monoclonal Antibody by Cation exchange
chromatography
Dr. Ashok Patra

Head, Bio-Process Division
Molecular Biology, Bio-processing
Ms. Jhilmil Kumari

Development and characterization of Monoclonal Antibody
against SOX10 protein
Dr. Jabed Akhtar

Scientist
Protein Biology
Ms. Poonam Naik

Expression and purification of recombinant human
transcription factor SOX2 and KLF4 in bacterial expression
system
Mr. Gopi Achary

Scientist
Immunology, Cell biology
Ms. Nupur Gupta

Expression and purification of recombinant human
transcription factor Oct4 and c-myc in bacterial expression
system
Dr. Itisam Sarangi

Scientist
Protein purification
DMr. Purushottam Ojha
Scientist
Molecular Biology
Ms. Vandana Kumari

Generation of hCD98 monoclonal antibody and
characterization of R-PE conjugate hCD98 protein
Mr. Abtar Mishra
Development of Monoclonal Antibody against E-Cadherin
Mr. Amit Kumar Behera
Fluorescence emission of cancerous cell line by using some
novel compound for diagnosis of cancer

Scheme
Project
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)
DBT
Study on IronIII(salen) and IronIII(porphyrin) complexes as antitumor metallo-drugs
30
DBT
Studies on Toll Like Receptor (TLR) Response in T Cells
31
Deptt. of AYUSH
Phytochemical analysis and screening of anticancer compound from

selected medicinal plants species
Nanotechnology based peptide therapy for osteoporosis
18
DBT_SBIRI
Generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from adult somatic

cells using non-genomic protein transduction method
77.66
DBT_BIPP
Development of High Expression Plasmid vectors for Production of

Biosimilar Herceptin and Other Recombinant Proteins and Antibodies
338
DBT_SBIRI
99.84
Feedback
Company: It has been an excellent program run by DBT through BCIL. It is helpful for both the trainees as well
as the trainer company. Trainees are receiving hands on exposure to the world of industrial biotechnology and the
processes and the company is making a manpower pool that can be utilized at the need of the hour.
Contact Person
Dr. Sujay Singh
CEO & MD
Imgenex India Private Limited
E-5 Infocity P.O.-KIIT, Bhubaneswar-751024, Orissa,
Tel: 0674-6544312, Email: info@imgenexindia.com
Incozen Therapeutics
Private Limited
www.incozen.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Incozen Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. offers a comprehensive set of discovery,
preclinical and development services/collaboration to support drug
candidates from early discovery to IND-enabling toxicological evaluation.
2008

2011
Location

R&D, IPR

1,415

M.Tech Biotechnology and M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Number of employees
35
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery

2011-12
01
01
2014-15
02
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee getting trained in HPLC laboratory
Trainee experimenting with PCR
Trainee experimenting in CO2 incubator

Dr. Srikant Viswanadha

Vice President
Drug Discovery
Ms. Bhamidipati Keerti

Gene expression studies in AKT inhibitor resistant
cell line A549
Ms. Nallala Jyosthana Viveni
Gene expression studies on novel AKT inhibitor resistant
cell line NCI-H460

Funding Agency
BIRAC
Project
Discovery and development of potent, selective
and novel c- Met kinase inhibitor in cancer
Scheme
BIPP
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

43.31
BIRAC
Discovery and development of novel and potent dihydrooratate dehydrogenase inhibitors

in inflammatory bowel disease
SBIRI
14.5
Feedback
Company: BITP provides an opportunity to companies to transform fresh graduates into skilled manpower in
order to succeed in this highly competitive world. It ensures that students apply their knowledge acquirred in
undergraduate and post graduate courses in problem based exercises in real life industrial projects. Students are able
to learn about ethics and accepted saftey practices prevailing in the industry. They are also requirred to take optimal
decisions to resolve challeneges and trouble shoot, at the time of need. They acquire inter personal skills and learn to
work as a team to be able to deliver as per time targets and production schedule to meet the need of client. They are
expected to maintain confidentiality and secrecy. Students are also given exposure about importance of patenting or
trademarks and not to publish scientific achievements which have commercial implications before filing the patent.
Change in mind set with emphasis on economic viability of the products is also inculcated. Leadership skills and
independent thinking are most sought after traits as companies are not educational insitutions and want their
employees to take independent decisions.Students are taught importance of following regulatory procedures and
documentation for submission to regulatory agencies. Six months duration is sufficient time for companies to
test the trainees whether they suit their specific requirements and can be moulded to fit in our culture. We
appreciate DBT and BCIL for doing good job for the eligible freshers to get in the industry by means of BITP. The
program provides an opportunity for students aspiring for a career in biotechnology within academia or industry.
Contact Person
Mr. Balakishan Rao S
Manager- HR & Finance
Incozen Therapeutics Private Limited
450, Alexandria KnowledgePark, Phase I, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandalo,
Hyderabad - 500 078,Telagana, Tel: 402 348 0336, Email: satheesh@incozen.com
Indo American Hybrid Seeds

www.indamseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Indo American Hybrid Seeds mainly deals in production and marketing of
hybrid seeds in vegetables, flowers, agronomic crops like sunflower, cotton
and rice, ornamental plants, Biotechnology products and construction of
greenhouses. Research and Development of hybrid seeds of vegetables, field
crops, oil seeds, flower seeds, ornamental and landscape plants.
1965
Location

2008

4,500

Number of employees
200

B.E. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Hybrid seed production
2010-11
20
11
01
2011-12
10
10
2012-13
10
10
09
01
2013-14
15
03
2014-15
12
06
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Training in plant tissue culture lLaboratory

Dr. Devaraja Achar

Head, Biotechnology Division
Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology
Mr. Achuth J Sankar

Genotyping of the advanced paddy population using blight
and blast specific markers
Ms. Megha Prakash Desai
Validation of molecular marker linked with resistant loci
in Tomato and Chilli
Dr. Jagadish
Head, Quality Assurance
Seed Technology
Ms. Payal Dilip Holihosur

In vitro propagation and mass multiplication of Hibiscus
and Bougainvillea
Mr. Rohit Suryabhan Ingole
Isolation and characterization of pathogenic bacteria and fungi
from diseased crops
Mr. Guruprakash
Biotechnologist
Ms. Shwetha Rani.M.S

Identification and validation of molecular markers linked to
bitterness and gynoecious specific markers in Cucumber and
Bitter Gourd
Mrs. Indira
Sr. Biotechnologist
Ms. Smita Rai

Molecular characterization of viral diseases in tomato,
cotton and Bhendi

Scheme
DBT_BIRAC - SBIRI
DBT_BIRAC - SBIRI
Project
Utilization of marker assisted selection for development
of salt tolerant hybrids in rice (Oryza sativa) (Phase- I)
Marker assisted gene pyramiding of blast and bacterial
blight resistance genes into CMS & maintainer lines of
rice (Phase-1)
Year
2011-14
2014-19
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

68.80

1. Achar Devaraja A., M., Jakhar Mamta, Jakeer P., and Shetty K., P., V., Study of genetic diversity among
Philodendron varieties by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA markers, Journal of Ornamental Plants, 2014,
Volume 4, Number 1: 19-26.
Feedback
Company: BCIL trainees completed their project sincerely and they are very hard working in their assigned projects.
Contact Person
Dr. Manmohan Attavar

Chairman
Dr. Devaraja Achar

Head-Biotechnology Division
Indo American Hybrid Seeds India Private Limited

Banashankari Kengeri Link Road, Channasandra, RR nagar Uttara Halli Hobli, Bangalore-560098,
Karnataka, Tel: 8028611356, Mob: 9972551810, Email: devaraja.achar@indamseeds.com
Indovax Private Limited

www.indovax.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Indovax Private Limited is a leading manufacturer of biologics in India. The
company is in the forefront of development, manufacture and marketing of
poultry vaccines. The company has an estimated overall national market
share of over 25% and produces over four billion doses of vaccine annually
to cater to the needs of the domestic and international markets. This effort
is supported by a team of qualified scientists drawn from diverse disciplines
such as virology, microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, pathology and
epidemiology.
1986
Location
Gurgaon; Hisar, Haryana
4,354

2013
Number of employees
310

Toxicology & Animal Studies, Quality Control/Assurance, R&D
Sector
Animal Biotechnology
Sub- Sector
Vaccine Production

M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular
Biology & Biotechnology

2013-14
07
05
01
2014-15
06
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Indovax campus view
Trainees getting trained in Inactivated poultry vaccine production facility
Trainee getting trained in diluent production facility
Tissue culture vaccines facility

Dr. H.S Naik

General Manager
Quality Control& Regulatory Affairs
Ms. Annu
Stability study of the New Castle disease live vaccines F Lasota
and Mukteshwar (R2B) strain
Dr. S.C Gauba

Deputy General Manager
Science and Technology
Mr. Ashish Kumar

Study of growth kinetics, inactivation and blending techniques
of Salmonella enteritidis
Dr. C.S. Jambaladinni
Ms. Rinku Kumari

To study the inactivation process for ND field isolate by
formalin to achieve complete virus inactivation with no adverse
effect on Immunogenicity
Feedback
Company: BITP is meaningful programme for students as it provides them entry in industry for six months
to enhance their practical skills and to understand expectations and requirements of industry.They realise the
importance of coordination and networking with different teams and importance of quality control to meet the
needs of consumers. They learn sophisticated techniques and use of equipments and understand the importance of
economising at each step to bring about affordable products in the market. The companies are able to contribute to
training of manpower to meet the specific requirements of the industry and can choose better trainees as their own
employees.This initiative of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology has been well
received by the students and companies.Although our association with BITP is recent, we have trained students in
our poultry vaccine facility and students have been exposed to different techniques as well as biosafety practices to
be followed. Students were also informed about safety precautions as well as biosafety regulation of the country. This
exposure will facilitate their employment in any vaccine based company in the country. Processes and procedures
adopted by BCIL for implementation of the programme are user friendly and simplified. Payments are made on time
and completion report preparation helps students in documentation and analysis of work carried out by them. We
would like to be involved with this programme.
Contact Person
Dr. G. T. Assudani
Indovax Private Limited
Group Headquarters, Village Khandsa, NH-8, Gurgaon- 122001, Haryana,
Tel: 0124492490, Mob: 9686711957, Email: gtassudani@indovax.com
Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited

www.intaspharma.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Intas is a leading, vertically integrated global pharmaceutical formulation
development, manufacturing and marketing company. It also has presence
in cardiovascular system (CVS), diabetology, gynecology, infertility,
respiratory care, gastroenterology, pain management as well as other
therapeutic segments.
2000
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2008

5,15,000

R&D, Production, Quality Control/Assurance
Number of employees
450

Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceuticals
2010-11
10
10
01
2011-12
10
08
05
2012-13
10
08
Trainee getting trained in molecular biology laboratory
05
2013-14
13
12
04
2014-15
12
10
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Sophisticated equipment in laboratory

Dr. Shilpa Gadgil
Mr. Amichand Saini

Downstream processing for purification of recombinant
therapeutic protein
Mr. Arpit Jain
Ms. Deepika Pareek

Characterization and analytical evaluation of biotherapeutic
protein to understand product stability and product quality
Ms. Desai Shwetaben Gafurbhai
Analysis of Biotherapeutic proteins in Quality Control
Mr. Rishikant Gupta
Mrs. Bhaswati Chatterjee
Ms. Jyotiben Kabhai Bhai Parmar

Varius aspects of cell culture techniques and bioassay
Ms. Kiran Rohila
Various aspects of cell culture & bioassay techniques
Ms. Patel Honey Hareshbhai
Quality Control testing of Biotherapeutic Proteins
Mr. Ankit Shah
Mr. Rijo Antony

Purification of Monoclonal Antibodies
Ms. Ruhi Jahan
Characterization of Recombinant Proteins
Mr. Vipul Patel
Ms. Shweta

Analysis of Biotherapeutic proteins by RPHPLC Techniques
Mr. Alkesh Ajameri
Mr. Deepak

Quality Control Testing of Biotherapeutic Protein
Feedback
Company: Very happy with the kind of quality of students in the program. Students are sincere and hardworking in
approach. All of them are eager to learn and willing to contribute in team. Couple of students have become part of
organization who came as a trainee. Would like to compliment Department of Biotechnology for conceiving this
unique programme and Biotech Consortium India Limited for implementing this programme. Involvement of
experts from academia, industry ensures selection of best candidates. Online feedback system has enabled students
and companies to be a partner in suggesting specific changes for improvement of the programme. Proactive approach,
accessibility and willlingness to accomodate specific suggestions of different stakeholders has enabled this programme
to achieve the heights. This is the only programme of its kind where the trainees as well as trainer companies are
provided financial support to meet the manpower requirements. Generally, Industries are left to fend for themselves.
We compliment the Department of Biotechnology and Biotech Consortium India Limited for taking this proactive
initiative which is so industry friendly. Overall its a very good experience working with BITP Program. We wish the
programme and all the trainees a great success. We consider it our privilege to be associated with this programme and
contribute to a national programme.
Contact Person
Mr. Ajit More
Assistant Manager- HR
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(Biopharma Division)
Plot No. 423/P/A, Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Village Moraiya, Taluka: Sanand, Ahmedabad-382213,
Gujarat, Tel: 2717660100 Ext. 125, Mob: 9925021404, Email: personnel_biotech@intaspharma.com
Invictus Oncology Private Limited

www.indamseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Invictus Oncology is devoted to improving the lives of cancer patients by
developing first anti-cancer drug from India and to eventually win the fight
against cancer.
2011

2012
Location
Delhi

R&D

-

B.Tech., M.Tech. Biotechnology
Number of employees
34
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug discovery
2012-13
Dr. Nimish Gupta

Protein Therapeutics Lead
02
01
2013-14
05
Ms. Meghna Joshi

Preparation and characterization of
antibody-fluorophore
conjugate
Feedback
02
02
2014-15
03
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: BITP is an excellent initiative of the DBT to train fresh

graduates and post graduates coming out of our Universities and to make
them industry worthy. Placement of students in industry for six months
gives a chance to students to understand working environment in industry
and to equip themselves to take up jobs in industries. They learn handling
skills for state of art equipment, troubleshooting to manage real life situations
and problems. Industries also get an opportunity to train the students and
to test them for employment in the company. This programme is a useful
programme for trainees and trainers and provision of stipend for trainees as
well as benchfee for trainer companies makes it very attractive and lucrative option. We wish to thank DBT and BCIL for associating us with this
programme and would like to assure them of our help in furthering the goals
and objectives of the programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Monideepa Roy
Director of Research & Development
Invictus Oncology Private Limited
465, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi-110092,
Tel: 01140532833, Mob: 9873742887, Email: mroy@invictusoncology.com
Invitrogen BioServices
www.thermofisher.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Invitrogen cell and molecular biology products range from do-it-yourself
reagents and optimized kits to connected instruments, all working together
holistically to enable scientists to do what they do best only better. From
TOPO Cloning Kits and high-quality SuperScript and Platinum enzymes,
to Dynabeads separation technologies and GeneArt Gene Synthesis,
Invitrogen cell and molecular biology technologies are designed to ensure
that the time invested in research is efficient and is rewarded with
reliable results.
2005
Location
2,832

2013
Number of employees
500

R&D, Marketing / Sales
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Reagents for Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology
2013-14
05
2014-15
Mr.Abhilash Paravangat
Mr. Arvind Kumar Verma

Human identification using STR
marker from blood and buccal sample
Dr. Naincy Girdharwal
Ms. Moshami S Shah

Global hazard communication and
labelling of chemical products
01
08
06
Ms. Onkar Gouri Govardhan

Process of antibody development
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Ms. C. A. Divya
Mr. Rajib Shome

Chemical compliance and hazard
communication
Dr. Rajesh Narasimhamurthy
Ms. Pamitha N. S.

Functional validation of monoclonal
antibodies
Feedback
Company: The selection of
candidates are done through
a transparent and fair method
which ensures that the companies hire the best and the most
appropriate candidate based on
their demand. The standard of
the candidates were really high
and they were highly motivated
and interested in learning and
career development. BITP is a
win-win situation for all.
Ms. Ajita Sundar Ram

Kit linking project, GHS label project
Contact Person
Ms. Sowmya Shresth
Human Resource Generalist
Invitrogen BioServices India Private Limited
First Technology, Place 3 EPIP, Whitefield, Bangalore560066, Karnataka, Tel: 08067745459, Mob: 9611886762,
Email: sowmya.shresth@thermofisher.com
Izene Life Sciences Private Limited
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Izene Life Sciences Private Limited working on to produce recombinant
proteins (human) in bacterial hosts primarily for diagnostics.
2011

2014
Location

R&D

-

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
8
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics
2014-15
06
06
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Common instrumentation facility
Common Purification facility
Biosafety cabinet
Fermenter facility

Dr. Syed Ubaid Ahmed

Managing Director
Mr. Giri Yasa

Purification of a GST-Tagged recombinant protein IZSP
Mr. Harish Tiwari
Molecular cloning and expression of GST-IZSP Gene
Mr. Hrudaya Chandra Ray
Molecular cloning and expression of GST-IZRP2 Gene
Dr. Deepthi Aluri

Director
Ms. K. Sathya Srivalli

Purification of a GST-Tagged recombinant Protein IZRP1
Ms. Onila Lugun

Molecular cloning and expression of IZRP-1 gene
Mr. Srikanth Konde
Purification of a GST-Tagged recombinant Protein IZRP2
Feedback
Company: Selection of candidates by the panel is definitely appreciable as we get good candidates. It definitely helps
the company and the candidates as well. Care is taken to place the trainees in companies in accordance with area of
interest of the trainees. The trainees are given comprehensive training and they advance from freshers to professional
willing to take up the challenges of real life situations in industry environment. The trainees learn to use
sophisticated, high end instruments. Trainees get exposure to industry environment and understand their
requirements as well as expectations. The programme is specially useful for small and medium scale enterprises as it
provides them paid manpower with an opportunity to assess the performance of trainees for prospective employment.
We can say with confidence that this programme is useful for all stakeholders and is being implemented in a fair and
transparent manner. We wish the programme a great success.
Contact Person
Mrs. Deepthi Aluri
Scientist
Izene Life Sciences Private Limited
Lab Suite 211B, 450, Alexandria Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Shameerpet, Turkapally,
R.R. District, Hyderabad- 500078, Telangana, Tel: 04023480723, Mob: 9985820123,
Email: ahmed.syedubaid@izenelife.com

www.jaibiotech.com
Nature of company
Other
Area of activities
Jai Biotech Industries is pioneer for manufacturing & marketing of
agricultural, environmental biotech products & instrumentation. Company
also undertakes R & D related to biotechnology, establishment of laboratory,
bio-control & biofertilizer plants, Hi-tech agriculture services and training &
seminars
2005
Location
Nashik, Maharashtra

2009

250

Bioinformatics
Number of employees
25

M.Tech. Bio-Process Technology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Contract Manufacturing
Organization
2010-11
10
01
01
2011-12
56
02
01
2012-13
16
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Experiment in progress
Supervisor discussing with trainee

Dr. Muktish Chatterji

Technical Director
Ms. Mugdha Vishram Mahajan

Production of lactase (beta galactosidase) utilizing agricultural
waste as substrate.
Dr. Vasudeo Zambare

General Manager
Primary metabolites as enzymes Manufacturing
by fermentation process, Recovery & purification
of enzymes, its application, Development and
Bio-fuel production
Ms. Kranti Sahebrao Kardekar

Commercial production of Pectinase by solid state and
submerged fermentation process.
Feedback
Company: As trainees sponsored by BCIL/BITP are sent to our company through filter /scrutiny, so, we find all
trainees till date are all bit meritorious and keen for learning. We need not teach them or take additional theory
classes for basics. We put them on task straightaway and try to make them work in Industry for manufacturing or
applied R&D. We try to utilize their skill for product development.
Since 2009, we are conducting training program for BITP students from all over India.They choose different projects
from R&D to production and application of product and completed it successfully.We have production managers
and technicians to guide the students continuously.
Biotech Consortium India Limited is unable to provide trainees to us as per our demand. We have been given few
trainees every year. We request that guidelines should be formulated to allocate trainees and company should be informed accordingly well in advance so that they can plan their work accordingly. We have also retained a few trainees
on our rolls.
Biotech Consortium India Limited released stipend for trainees on time. Introduction of bench fee is a welcome step
as it partially covers training cost. In the beginning, students are learning, so they waste consumables. Feedback system
and completion report submission ensures accountability.We are happy to be associated with the programme.
Contact Person
Mr Rajendra J Patil
CEO-Managing Director
D-29, MIDC, Satpur, Nashik-422007, Maharashtra,
Tel: 0253-2355599,2350959, Mob: 9890046599, Email: jaibiotech@yahoo.co.in
Jay Research and Biotech

www.jaybiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Jay Research and Biotech India Private Limited produce bio-organic
products which are used to produce export quality grapes and pomegranates.
The grapes are exported since last 13 years to leading supermarkets in UK
and Europe. Development of Microbial formulations: Bio fertilizer, Bio
pesticides and Bio Organic products
2005
Location
Pune, Maharashtra

2010

147

R&D
Number of employees
24

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
2010-11
04
04
2011-12
03
03
2013-14
07
07
2014-15
Training in 50 L Fermentor operations
Training in Horizontal steam sterilization
Training in Microscopical analysis
Training in Microbial inoculation laboratory
10
07
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Harish Khandelawal

Scientist
Fermentation Technology & Enzymology
Ms. Kabita Sharma

Soil microbes for tea garden management: Concerning plant
growth promotion, anti-fungal compatibility and insecticidal
activity
Dr. Santosh B. Chavan

Director (R&D)
Microbial Technology and Enzymology
Ms. Anita Rohidas Gaikwad

Isolation of anti-fungal, insecticidal and plant growth promoting microbes from rhizosphere of grapevine, sugarcane and
pomegranate
Mr. Vikas Singh

pomegranate
Mr. Deorukhakar Hemant Sandesh
pomegranate
Mr. Yellaram Shashidhar Anand
pomegranate
Mr. Atul Maruti Pawar
pomegranate
Ms. Niti Kanhaiyalal Kshirsagar
Isolation of anti-fungal, insecticidal and plant growth
promoting microbes from rhizosphere of grapevine, sugarcane
and pomegranat

Scheme
DBT _Indo Spanish Joint
Programme for Technological
Cooperation in Biotechnology
DBT_Public-Private
Partnership Programme
Project
Bio-sanitary and Bio-stimulant Products based on the
combination of microorganisms and organic stabilized
bio-nutrients
Development of sustainable pest management strategies based
on entamopathogenic fungi and cuticle degrading enzyme
complex against mealy bug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green)
on grape in India
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

100.584
22.338
Feedback
Company: Excellent initiative by DBT and BCIl. Selection of candidates is very good. Industrial training is very
useful to trainees and make them industry ready.
Contact Person
Dr. Santosh B. Chavan
Director (R&D)
Jay Research and Biotech India Private Limited
Bafna Group,# 111, World Trade Center, Kharadi, Pune-411014, Maharashtra,
Tel: 0204698 4693, Fax: 0204698 4699, Mob: 9921008427, Email: c.santosh@jaybiotech.com
JK Agri Genetics Limited

www.jkseeds.net
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Leading seed company established in 1989. Engaged in research and
development, production, processing and marketing of Cotton, Maize,
Paddy, Pearl Millet, Sorghum , Sunflower, Castor, Mustard, Wheat, Sorghum,
Sudan grass, Fodder beet, Tomato, Okra, Chillies and other vegetable seeds.
1989
Location

2001

20,700

R&D
Number of employees
21

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector

2010-11
06
06
03
2011-12
08
06
02
2012-13
08
04
Inoculation in progress
01
2013-14
08
01
01
2014-15
08
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Green house view

Dr. E. Ramachandran
Chief Scientist- Biotechnology
Plant Genetic Engineering, QC through Molecular
marker approach and Molecular breed
Ms. Komal Kumar Sahu

Optimization and testing of genetic purity of Bt cotton hybrids
through molecular marker and ELISA
Ms. Dhanya C S
Maize transformation
Mr. Mithun Chakraborty

Scientist (Plant Transformation)
Plant Genetic engineering & Molecular breeding
Ms. Harika Reddy A

Screening and validation of TYLCV resistant marker in tomato
Ms. A Shalini

Screening and validation of anthracnose resistant marker
in chilli
Dr. Debashish Rana
Ms. Anusha Narsingam

Tissue culture and rice plant transformation
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Ms. Neha Singh Chauhan

Transmission and ELISA based detection of peanut bud
necrosis virus in tomato and PCR based detection of yellow
vein mosaic virus in Okra.
Mr. Mithun Chakraborty
Dr. Rakesh Kumar
Ms. Manchikatla Saiprasad

Molecular detection and vector transmission of yellow vein
mosaic virus in Okra
Dr. P. Sairam Reddy
Mr. Agastyaraju Kalyan Sriram

Marker assisted selection for brown plant hopper (BPH)
disease resistance in rice

Scheme
BIRAC_BIPP
Project
Development of Bt rice with two cry genes
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

91.60
Feedback
Company: Our association with BITP is around fifteen years and we have found this programme to be helpful for
students willing to take up career in biotechnology. At the same time, we also use this opportunity to select good
trainees as our employees.
Trainees were well qualified and interested in doing the assigned jobs. They were great help for the
projects, took active participation in lab as well as field activities. We found them very sincere and hard working.
Trainees learnt all the techniques very quickly by following the SOPs. They were very prompt and supportive to
seniors in the lab while conducting experiments. All of them participated very well in scientific discussions during
our weekly lab meeting without any hesitation and also gave presentations on research articles related to their subject
of interest.
Implementation of this programme by BCIL is smooth and our experience is pleasant. Releases are made on time
and monitoring process has been streamlined.We would like this association to grow.
Contact Person
Dr. P. Sairam Reddy
General Manager-Biotechnology
JK Agri Genetics Limited
1-10-177, 4th Floor, Varun Towers, Begumpet,Hyderabad-500016, Telangana,
Tel: 040-66316858, Mob: 7799775005, Email: sairam@jkseeds.net
Jubilant Biosys Limited

www.jubilantbiosys.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Jubilant Biosys has expertise in informatics, computational chemistry,
medicinal chemistry, structural biology, biology, in vivo, in vitro models and
translational sciences. Combined with strong clinical development and
manufacturing capabilities from other Jubilant subsidiaries, Jubilant Biosys
has emerged as fully integrated company with end-to-end solutions.
2004
Location

2008

58,000

R&D
Number of employees
249

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery
2010-11
19
11
03
2013-14
10
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Training in DPMK laboratory
Training in In-vivo laboratory
Training in chemistry laboratory
Training in nmr laboratory
Trainee working in nmr facility
Trainee working in animal house facility

Dr. Ramachandraiah Gosu

Assistant Director
Structural Biology
Ms. Ritu Singh

Cloning, expression and purification of human recombinant
protein LSD1
Mr. Amit Kumar

Cloning, expression and purification of human LSD2 protein
Feedback
Company: BITP is an excellent programme to support the fresher get an industry insight. Candidates provided had
excellent team spirit, aptitude and showed interest in research work. Meticulous in carrying out the experiment,
proactive in collecting literature to understand theory or project behind any experimental task than blindly following
the protocol. Overall trainees had excellent competence for job and followed very good work ethics.
We have been associated with BITP since 2008 and have provided holistic training comprising of use of sophisticated instruments and advanced techniques. This exposure enabled them to understand work culture, expectations and
requirements of industry alongwith prospects for career growth. Thus, they could arrive at correct career decisions.
We have offered jobs to a few trainees after successful completion of training. We also wish to highlight that trainees
should be provided as per industry demand and time schedule should be strictly adhered to, otherwise companies are
unable to plan trainees involvement in in-house projects.
Trainees received their stipend on time. Bench fee is helpful as it helps companies by compensating for training cost.
Monitoring processes are in place. Requirement of completion report helps students to document and analyse their
research results.We wish to be associated with the programme in future also.
Contact Person
Mr. Kranthi Sagar Y
Assistant Manager - HR
Jubilant Biosys Limited
#96, Industrial Suburb, 2nd stage, Yeswanthpur, Bangalore-560022, Karnataka,
Tel: 080 666 28441, Mob: 9663927432, Email: Y_Kranthi@jubilantbiosys.com
Kee Diagnostics Private Limited

www.keegad.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
High-tech biopharmaceutical enterprise engaged in research, manufacturing
and marketing of high tech diagnostic reagents and devices, recombinant
DNA pharmaceuticals and nano medicines used for the diagnosis, treatment,
mitigation, and cure of a wide range of human diseases.
2004
Location
Delhi

2009

75

R&D, Marketing/Sales, Quality control/Assurance
Number of employees
23

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics
2010-11
03
03
01
2011-12
04
01
01
2012-13
04
04
02
2013-14
04
04
01
2014-15
07
05
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. P.K Ghosh

Managing Director
Production & Quality Control
Ms. Alisha Farhin

Quality checking of regent like urea, uric acid, creatinine, protein
Ms. Kiran Kumari
Glucose profiling and serum lipids determination along with
quality checking of reagents used therefor.
Ms. Rashmi Suman
Learning production techniques for reagents for creatinine,
Ura and Uric acid and understanding their physiological
significance
Ms. Surabhi Pandit
Quality checking of reagents like bilirubin, Total Protein,
Albumin, AST/SGOT and ALT/SGPT and understanding
their physiological significance
Mr. Syed Menhdi Hasan
Learning production methods for reagents like triglycerides,
cholesterol,,HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol and
understanding their physiological significance
Feedback
Company: We have been associated with BITP since 2009. We have found this programme very useful for fresh
biotechnology students willing to take up jobs in industry. Students get an opportunity to know about specific
requirements and expectations of companies. They get fair idea about remuneration offered by companies and
opportunities for growth. Companies also judge students for their suitability as employees. This is an excellent
programme. Selection procedure is also very good and fair. Candidates provided were of good quality. They also took
keen interest to learn in the areas of expertise of the company and mastered several techniques. We are satisfied with
timely releases and monitoring process. We wish to be involved in this programme.
Contact Person
Mr. Manickavasagam
Factory & Research and Development Manager
Kee Dignostics Private Limited
A-8, Third Floor, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi-110028,
Tel: 011 4313 6001, Mob: 9717669444, Email: rnd@keediagnostics.in
Kemwell Biopharma
Private Limited
www.kemwellbiopharma.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Kemwell provides customized process/ product development and
manufacturing solutions to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
organizations worldwide. With integrated facilities in India, Sweden and the
US, Kemwell delivers a full portfolio of services for sterile and non-sterile
products from pre-formulation to commercial supply worldwide. Our
1200+ global workforce offers proven expertise in inhaled, nasal, oral,
parenteral, and topical dosage forms.
1980
Location
44,000

2010
Number of employees
1350

Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceuticals

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering
2010-11
Dr. Jaby Jacob
02
Dr. Jagadessh K
01
2011-12
04
04
03
2012-13
04
01
2013-14
04
03
01
2014-15
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Ms. Apoorva Manjunath

Production and purification of

monoclonal antibodies
Feedback
Company: BITP is a good programme through which industries get
qualified candidates at entry level and give training as per their requirement.
It is a rare opportunity for students to work in leading biotechnology
companies and get training in high end instruments and sophisticated
techniques. They also understand different culture in industry as compared
to academic environment and learn value of teamwork, coordination with
different departments, importance of discipline and time targets. They get
exposure to ethical considerations, importance of documentation, communication skills, taking optimal decisions, trouble shooting, etc. Companies
can evaluate performance of trainees and select them for future employment
as per their needs. We are fortunate to be associated with this programme of
Department of Biotechnology and Biotech Consortium India Limited and
assure them of our cooperation.
Contact Person
Mr. Sanjay Lodha
Asst. Vice President - Operations
Kemwell Biopharma Private Limited
34th KM, Tumkur Road, T. Begur Nelamangala Tq.,
Bangalore- 562123, Karnataka, Tel: 080-39285106,
Email: sanjay.lodha@kemwellpharma.com
Kilpest India Limited

ww.kilpest.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Kilpest develops specialized bio fertilizers and low cost bio-control agent
which are environmental friendly and cause minimal soil damage. The R&D
focus is on development of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR).
1972

2009
Location
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

R&D, Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing

2,100

B.E., M.Sc. Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
and Agri Biotechnology
Number of employees
57
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Bio-Fertilizers
2010-11
10
01
2011-12
11
04
02
2012-13
20
08
Fermentation laboratory
Production unit
02
2013-14
10
07
03
2014-15
14
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Workers in production facility

Dr. Srikanth Chillara

Research Scientist
Fermentation
Ms. Meghna Tripathi

Production of secondary metabolite by Streptomyces using
submerged and solid state fermentation

1. A., Dubey, R., Gwal, S., Agrawal, Mycobacterium
tuberculosis detection in blood using multiplex nested
polymerase chain reaction. The International Journal
of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2013, 17(10),
13411345.
2. S., Kanojia, H., Singh, R., Gwal, S., Agarwal and V.,
Mishra, Evaluation of Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction

Technique in the Diagnosis of Female Genital TB in
Endometrial Samples. Journal of Pure And Applied
Microbiology, 2015, Vol. 9(1).
3. Inder Singh Rana, Sonam Agrawal, Aarti Kanojiya

and Mahendra Gupta, Evaluation of Antibacterial
Activity of Crude Seed Extract of Annona squamosa L.,
Adv. J. Biotech., 2010, 10(4).
4. Inder Singh Rana, Aarti Singh and Rashmi Gwal,
In vitro study of antibacterial activity of aromatic and
Medicinal plants essential oils with special reference to
Cinnamon oil. Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, 2011, 3(4),
376-380.
Feedback
Company: Biotech industrial training programme is a novel programme to provide practical and industrial
exposure to fresh graduates and post graduates who are willing to take up career in industry. Six months duration is
sufficient period for the trainees to get concrete ideas about nature of projects, know how, techniques used, range of
products, etc. Similarly, six months is enough for the industry to assess the performance of freshers not only on the
basis of their theoretical knowledge but their aptitude, willingness to learn, sincerity, ability to adapt, work in team,
adjust in different environment and take decisions. Such decisions cannot be arrived at in a short interview and thus,
this training period enables the companies to evaluate their performance and make correct decisions about suitability
of trainees for absorption.
We are very happy with the trainees given to us as they were bright, sincere, committed, and willing to learn. BCIL
scheme presents a challenging task before supervisors as the trainees are from diverse background. It has been a
pleasure to work with bright students who gave us valuable insights in improvement of many different industrial
processes. BCIL fellowship program can also be linked to industrial biotech development programs launched by
Govt. of India. Finally, we are hopeful of provision of financial incentives for startup projects designed and launched
by BCIL trainees. In future, BITP fellowship may include short market survey of developed products as part of future
BCIL training program.We wish to highlight that companies should be provided trainees as per their request so that
they can better plan for involvement of trainees in in-house, upcoming projects. In the last few years, number of
trainees assigned to us has been drastically reduced.
We have tried to provide training to the students in areas of our expertise and several publications have also come
out. DBT should find a way to incentivise good performance which can be evaluated by the feedback of the trainees
as well as assessment of publications, completion reports submitted by the trainee.
We appreciate the initiative taken by the Department of Biotechnology to produce industry ready manpower and
compliment Biotech Consortium India Limited for implementation of this programme in an inclusive and
participative manner involving all stakeholders.
Contact Person
Mr. Dhirendra Dubey
Director
Kilpest India Limited
7C, Industrial Area, Govindpura, Bhopal - 462023, Madhya Pradesh,
Mob: 99425010270, Email: kilpestbpl@yahoo.co.in
PRODUCING TRAINED
MANPOWER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Contact
Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser, HRD Division
Department of Biotechnology (Ministry of Science & Technology) 6th Floor, Room No. 606,
Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 | Telefax : 011-24369610 | Email : suman@dbt.nic.in
L.J. International Limited

(Formely AVT Biotechnology)
ww.avtbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
L.J. International Ltd., a part of the A.V. Thomas Group of Companies, is the
pioneer in commercial plant biotechnology in India. The company ventured
into plant biotechnology in order to increase the productivity of its own
plantations by selecting & mass propagating elite clones of plantation crops.
Today, the Company has the capacity to produce 10 million plants/annum.
Product range covers more than 70 products comprising of flower, fruit,
forestry, foliage and medicinal plants which are exported to several countries
in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Far East and Australasia.
1984
Location
Kochi, Kerala
1,109

2004
Number of employees
205

R&D, Quality Control/Assurance, Production
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector

M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology

2010-11
04
01
2011-12
03
02
01
2012-13
03
02
Trainees in product inoculation room
Media preparation laboratory
05
2013-14
2014-15
05
03
06
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Mrs. Anuja K. Kurian

DGM-Production
Plant Biotechnology
Ms. Chinchu K.P

Optimization of potting mixture for primary hardening of
Mandevilla plantlets
Ms. Prathibha Baby
Standardization of micropropagation in Anubias species
Ms. Moni John
Standardization of Vinca rosea surface sterilization protocol
and callus induction
Mr. Rohit P James
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) micropropagation and callus
induction
Ms. Jesin Augustine
In vitro micropropagation of bamboo
Ms. Nanda Devi Y.

President
Plant Biotechnology
Mr. Praveen Kumar P

Hardening of Mandevilla & System development of Aglonema
and Massengeana
Mrs. Anuja K. Kurian

DGM-Production
Plant Biotechnology
Feedback
Company: We have been associated with BITP since 2004 and have provided training to students in our tissue
culture facility on media preparation, sterilization, inoculation, sub culture and have also emphasized economic
viability aspects. BITP trainees are sincere, hardoworking and quick learners. Programme is useful for trainees and
ompanies as it allows them to understand each others expectations.
We have utilized this training period to assess trainees performance and have offered jobs to few candidates. We are
happy with timely release of stipend for trainees and bench fee is very useful to us to meet the cost towards training.
Submission of completion report by trainees helps them to document their work. We wish to participate in this
programme and contribute by producing industry ready manpower.
Contact Person
Mr. Thomas Jacob M.
Chief Executive Officer
L.J. International Limited
Plot no.- 66, KINNFRA, Infopark PO, Kochi-682042, Kerala,
Tel: 4842415177, Mob: 9947061234, Email: admin@avtbiotech.com
Labland Biotech Private Limited

www.lablandbiotechs.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Labland Biotech Private Limited is a global player in the field of Plant
Biotechnology, with a fully equipped laboratory. Labland possesses the
high-tech know-how for plant propagation through tissue culture on a vast
scale, and for improving and evolving new varieties of horticultural crops,
plantation crops, medicinal plants, foliages and ornamentals. The company
has amalgamated the traditional skills of mass propagating the plants with
modern scientific tools.
1994
Location
Mysore, Karnataka
160

2008
Number of employees
52

R&D, Production, Management
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Tissue culture

B.E, B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology

2010-11
25
07
2011-12
27
06
2012-13
15
02
Banana fruit processing
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Lions exhibition

Dr. Geeta Singh

Managing Director
Mr. Nardip Barthwal

Plant tissue culture and biodiesel production
Mr. Shashi Bhushan

Plant tissue culture, Biodiesel crop science and Biodiesel
production technology
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Program is very helpful programme to identify and mould the candidates
to industry requirements. Placement is offered to almost every candidate who is trained by us. Trainees also gain
sufficient knowledge as to how industries function.We wish to highlight that companies should be provided trainees as
per their request so that they can better plan for involvement of trainees in in-house, upcoming projects. In the last few
years, number of trainees assigned to us has been drastically reduced. We wish to highlight that companies should be
provided trainees as per their request so that they can better plan for involvement of trainees in in-house, upcoming
projects.
If the training period is extended to one year, it will be beneficial to both the trainees as well as the host companies.
Since most of the time, candidates are from outstation, retention as staff becomes a little difficult. Moreover, companies
are not able to provide accomodation to trainees and several trainees do not join the companies because of this.
Stipend is also not sufficient for trainees to survive in a new city. Allocation of trainees from same city or near by
places would be beneficial for the trainees as they will not be required to relocate and their retention after completion
of training would be easy.
Our experience with BITP trainees is summarised below:
a. We had wonderful candidates from earlier batches who were dedicated to integrated learning of work and
contributed to subject.
b. It is very satisfying experience to transform students from the academic platform to industrial work culture
platform. It takes tremendous effort to make them over, ready to shift them from apprentice to leadership mode to
head different working divisions of an industry.
c. Unfortunately, students when they come to industry to work, they still expect Research and Development work
with academic approach and they dont mind just doing routine technicians job even if it is only running some gels or
any biochemical techniques. They fail to integrate the techniques towards improving a product or a process by
innovative methods. Even a process for cutting cost while retaining the quality of the product is industrial Research
and Development.
d. Understating the concept of industrial training, data compilation, documentation, language proficiency and report
preparations becomes essential parts of the training and most often students are very impatient.
We request Department of Biotechnology and Biotech Consortium India Limited to take these points into consideration while allocating trainees to companies. Perhaps, brainstorming session with participating companies would
provide a platform to share ideas and experiences to further improve the programme. Counselling of students by
industry experts prior to BITP as well as interaction sessions by industry experts with students and faculty could help
in bringing about desired change in mindset.
We cherish our association with the programme and wish it all success.
Contact Person
Dr. Geeta Singh
Managing Director
Labland Biotech Private Limited
8th K.M, K.R.S. Main Road, Mysore-570016, Karnataka,
Tel: 0821-2582682, Mob: 9845834342, Email: info@lablandbiotechs.com
Lifecare Innovations Private Limited

www.lifecareinnovations.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Lifecare innovations Pvt Ltd was borne out of national priority to ensure
availability of effective, safe and affordable Liposomal Amphotericin B. It
was incorporated as a medical biotechnology company engaged in research,
development, manufacturing and marketing of healthcare products. To
address to the unmet medical needs, the company is focused on new age
formulations particularly controlled release pharmaceuticals employing an
array of technologies of novel drug delivery systems (NDDS).
2000
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
746.35

2005
Number of employees
51

Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Biopharmaceutical

M.Sc. Biotechnology

2010-11
13
03
02
2011-12
15
04
01
2012-13
07
03
02
2013-14
19
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Equipments in laboratory

Dr. Nalini Vemuri

Vice President R&D
Novel Drug Delivery Systems ( NDDS), Oral
sustained release formulations for Tuberculosis,
Malaria and Cancer, Host-pathogen interaction,
Immunopathogeneis of Mycobacterial diseases
Mr. Danish Habib

Formulation and characterization of liposomal gel for topical
delivery of anti-inflammatory drug
Dr. Jitendra N. Verma

Managing Director
Translational Research involving Bench to Bedside
Development of Controlled Release Liposoma-and
Nano Drugs, Novel Drugs, Vaccines and
Diagnostics
Ms. Mohini Singh Rajput

Formulation and characterization of eudragit microspheres
containing anti-histaminic drug

Scheme
DBT _ISTP Canada
DBT _ BIPP
DBT_Ontario
ICMR
ICMR
Project
International Malaria Research Consortium for the
Development of Novel Classes of Antimalarial
Production of poly (lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles
(PLGA-NP ) and poly (lactide-co-glycolide)
nanoparticles encapsulating antitubercular drugs
(rifampicin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide- PLGA-NPATDs) in GMP facilities
International Malaria Research Consortium for the
Development of Novel Classes of Antimalarial Extension
Nanotechnology based drug delivery system for
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections alone
or associated with HIV
Therapeutic efficacy of Moxifloxin and Econazole based
nano-formulations for the treatment of mice infected
with MDR tuberculosis
Year
2010-2013
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

154.78
2011- 2013
105.52
2013- To date 249.10

2011-2014
25.59
2012-2014
20.75
Feedback
Company: BITP is a useful programme for providing industrial exposure to students and also benefits industries
as they can evaluate performance of trainees for suitable employment. We have been involved in imparting training
to BITP trainees for over a decade. We request for allocation of trainees as per demand given by the companies. BITP
trainees are sincere, hardoworking and quick learners. Programme is useful for trainees and companies as it allows
them to understand each others expectations.
Contact Person
Dr Jitendra N. Verma
Managing Director
Dr. Nalini Vemuri

Vice President R&D
Lifecare Innovations Private Limited

A-13, Iris Tech Park, Sohna Road, Sector-48, Gurgaon-122018, Haryana,
Tel: 01244041932, Mob: 9891053453
Lonza India Private Limited

www.lonza.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Lonzas products and services range from active pharmaceutical ingredients
and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from industrial
preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses,
bacteria and other pathogens, from the manufacture of vitamin B
compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural services
and products.
2007
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra and

2010

5,569

R&D
Number of employees
50

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceutical
2010-11
08
02
2014-15
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Lonza campus
Laboratory facility
Supervisors with list of trainees and projects (2010-11; 2014-15)

Dr. Narendra Ram

Group Leader
Drug Discovery Services
Ms. Busigari Chandrakala

Transfection of plasmid encoding GFP protein into Jurkat cells
by nucleofection
Mr. R. Basanth Kumar Reddy
Ms. Sasipriya Darla

Transfection of plasmid encoding GFP protein into Jurkat cells
by nucleofection
Dr. Narendra Ram

Group Leader
Drug Discovery Services
Ms. Faiza Nafis

Standardization and quantification of melanin content from
primary melanocytes
Mr. Vijay Reddy

Sr. Research Scientist
Cell Biology
Ms. Sayantani Banerjee
Research Assistant
Cell Biology
Mr. Nikesh Sinha

Transfection analysis in human primary melanocytes
using Pmax-GFP
Feedback
Company: BITP is a programme which suits both fresh graduates and post graduates in Biotechnology as well
as companies looking to hire employees. It enhances the employability of the students by providing them practical
exposure to industrial projects and bridges gap in skills. The students also learn to use sophisticated, high end
instruments and coordinate with different teams. Their inter-personal communication improves as a result of the
training.The duration of training program can be extended to 12 months (6 months is too short), in order to have
more quality time to extensively train the students and enable the trainees to work independently in the lab. The
company imparted good exposure in industrial environment, provided a good learning platform and the safety
protocols and measure applied by the company were too rigid and strict. Trainee learnt techniques like FACS, MTT
assay and Luciferase assay.
Industrial exposure helps students to understand specific requirements and expectations of companies as well as
prevailing salary structure and opportunities for career growth, so that they can take well informed decisions.
Company can also use this opportunity to select suitable employees.
We are happy with smooth implementation of programme including timely release of grants and online feedback
system for monitoring purpose. We wish to contribute to this programme in coming years also.
Contact Person
Mr. Brijesh Gupta
Business Director India & ME
Lonza India Pvt. Ltd.
Lonza Pharma & Biotech: Bioscience Solutions, Corpora 2nd floor, LBS Marg, Bhandup West,
Mumbai - 400078, Maharashtra, Email: brijesh.gupta@lonza.com
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds

www.mahyco.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Private Limited (Mahyco) is focused
on research and development, production, processing, and marketing of
seeds. Mahyco is the pioneer of high quality hybrid and open pollinated seeds.
1964

1998
Location
Jalna, Maharashtra


-

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
1000
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Hybrid Seeds production
2010-11
2011-12
Mr. Ravi S. Age

Senior Manager- QC
Mr. Budur Ravi Sidram

Assessment of Gene purity in transgenic cotton seeds by ELISA and
genetic purity assessment through
electrophoresis technique of field and
vegetable crops
Mr. Ravi S. Age

Senior Manager- QC
Ms. Dayama B Radheshyam
01
01
07
02
Mr. S. R. Mahajan
QA
02
Ms. Karishma Shakil Momin
2012-13
12
2013-14
Ms. Vijeta Kashinath Vadageri

Qualitative analysis of Cry proteins
(Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab) in Bt cotton
and field crops and Genetic purity
varietal identification through electrophoresis techniques through PAGE
and IEF
12
Feedback
12
Company: We have been associated with BITP for a long time and have
found this programme very useful for trainees as well as companies.
10
2014-15
10
04
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Contact Person
Mr. Ravi Age
Senior Manager- QC
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Private Limited
Jalna-Aurangabad Road, Dawalwadi, Jalna- 431203,
Maharashtra,Tel: 02482262471, Email: info@mahyco.com
Maharashtra State Seeds

Corporation Limited
www.mahabeej.org
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
MAHABEEJ is primarily engaged in production, processing and marketing of
seeds of more than 50 crops and 250 varieties and hybrids in almost all categories
i.e. cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibre crops, fodder, green manure crops & hybrid
vegetables.
1976
Location

2008
Nagpur, Maharashtra

R&D
59,600
Number of employees
532

M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Hybrid Seed

2010-11
06
05
01
2011-12
06
03
01
2012-13
Trainees experimenting in media preparation room
06
05
2013-14
06
06
05
2014-15
07
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
BITP trainees performing surface sterilization process

Shri Prafful B. Raut

District Manager (TC)
In vitro somatic embryogenesis of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Ms. Nazneen Khan
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Ms. Shreetoma Ghosal

In vitro regeneration of two cultivars of Punica granatum via
shoot formation from nodal explants
Project
Funding Agency
Scheme
Year
Establishment of Tissue Culture

Laboratory at Nagpur
GoM, CAMS, Pune
N. H. M.
2000
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

41
For the upliftment of Vidarbha

farmers
GoM, VVVM, Nagpur
N. H. M.
2000
40
Strengthening of existing Tissue

Culture Laboratory at Nagpur
GoM, CAMS, Pune
N. H. M.
2005-06,
2006-07
Use of Biotech setting up Tissue

Culture facilities
GoI, New Delhi
N. H. M.
2005-06,
2006-07
50
DNA fingerprinting in Citrus group
GoM, CAMS, Pune
N. H. M.
2010-11,
2011-12
11.20
Feedback
Company: BITP is a well-designed program mainly aimed at training meritorious students coming out of
traditional colleges with very little or no practical hands-on experience. The mushrooming of University affiliated
colleges with limited lab facilities has resulted in producing graduates who are not readily employable. In this
context, industry trained graduates from traditional/engineering colleges form a potential workforce for start-up
biotech industries who are most often small to medium scale. Here, BITP has been playing a major role in human
resource development in terms of helping these graduates to get adequate hands on experience so that they become
employable and also help them get into reputed research institutes to continue their research. BITP training has
provided the trainees a very good learning platform. Post-graduates who had minimal lab experience prior to the
training, gathered good practical knowledge from the training.
BITP is a very good and supportive programme for students as well as industries. Every year, we are provided
training to 5-6 trainees in MBC, Nagpur. All research and development facilities are open for BITP trainees and
provided facilities for Tissue Culture and Molecular Work. We are happy with selection process adopted by
Department of Biotechnology and implemented by Biotech Consortium India Limited comprising of two steps
namely online screening test followed by interview cum counselling session. This way, students who are intersted to
take up a career in industry are selected and only interested students are placed in industry. We are also happy with
the online feedback system which creates a platform to understand suggestions of trainees, difficulties faced by them,
if any as well as feedback of companies for improving the system of implementing the scheme.
We have been involved with BITP for almost ten years and are happy to contribute by training our students and
creating a pool of trained, industry ready manpowe. In future also, we will try our level best to make trainees good
entrepreneurs in the field of tissue culture so that farmers are benefited.
Contact Person
Mr. Suresh M. Pundkar
General Manager - Production & Research
Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation (M.S.S.C.) Limited
Mahabeej Bhavan, Krishi Nagar, Akola-444001, Maharashtra,
Mob: 07588609658, Email: hoproduction@mahabeej.com
Micro Therapeutic Research

Labs Private Limited
www.microtheraps.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Micro Therapeutic Research Labs Private Limited (MTR) is a quality driven,
full service Contract Research Organization (CRO) that provides a broad
range of clinical research services to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology,
nutraceutical and cosmetic industry.
2005
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2012

6,031

R&D, Toxicology & Animal Studies, Clinical trials, Contract Manufacturing,
Quality Control Assurance, Marketing & Sales
Number of employees
300
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Clinical Research

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular Biology
& Biotechnology, M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology, B.Tech. Industrial
Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Industrial Biotechnology,
M.Tech. Medical Biotechnology, M.Tech. Bio-Process Technology, M.Tech.
Biotechnology, M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

2012-13
14
03
02
2013-14
73
05
02
Fermentation facility
2014-15
50
06
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Protein purification facility
Bio analytical facility

Dr. Suthakar
Senior Scientist
Molecular Biology
Ms. Aishwarya Easwaran

Formulation of enteral and parenteral pharmaceutical products
Mr. Vijay Mishra

Senior Scientist
Upstream Processing
Ms. B Sangeetha
Downstream processing of recombinant proteins
Dr. Murthy Musti

Head: Biologics
Down Stream Processing
Ms. S. Radhika
Downstream processing of recombinant proteins
Dr. Bilgimol C Joseph

Research Scientist
Molecular Biology
Ms. Srimeenakshi S
Overexpression of therapeutically important Protein
Streptokinase (SK) in E.coli BL21 (DE3)
Dr. Selvakumar
Director
Formulation
Ms. A. K. Janardhan
Bio equivalence studies of Naproxin tablets
Mr. Shashi Kumar Yadav

Optimization of parameters of fermenter

Scheme
BIRAC-SBIRI
Project
Novel Organotypic culture of Human Skin Tissues for
Pharmacological and Toxicological Studies
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

34
Feedback
Company: BITP is useful programme for producing industry ready manpower and at the same time, gives an opportunity for companies to select trainees. This programme has succeeded to:
1. Provide practical exposure to biotech students in industry
2. Orient students to the needs of industry
3. Enhance employability of students in industry
4. Provide an opportunity to trainer industries to assess trainees for employment
5. Promote university and industry interaction
This programme is implemented in consultation with experts from academia, research institutions, and industries.
The programme has a strong, in-built mechanism for feedback from students and supervisors, which is taken into
consideration for monthly release of stipends. These suggestions are also included appropriately to improve the
programme.
Trainees from BCIL are sharp and keen to learn techniques and actively participate in activities with whole hearted
interest. We appreciate BCIL to support research and enlightening young researchers to understand current research
across India. BCIL candidates involvement towards research has been remarkable and have done commendable job in
formulation development.
Contact Person
Dr. Prabhakar
Sr. Scientist - Biosimilar Department
Micro Therapeutics Research Labs Private Limited
No: 6, Rajam Bhavanam, Kamarajar Salai East, Tambaram Selaiyur, Chennai-600059,
Tamil Nadu, Tel: 442 239 0070, Mob: 7299066019, Email: prabhakar.b@microtheraps.com
Microsun Bioplants
www.Microsunbt.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The company is primarily engaged in plant tissue culture research and
production. Production of tissue cultured Banana plants and developing
protocols for pomegranate and forestry plants such as teak.
2011

2011
Location

R&D

800

Number of employees
150
Sector
Agriculture
Sub-Sector
2011-12
08
06
01
2012-13
12
01
2014-15
20
Plant tissue culture laboratory
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in plant tissue culture laboratory

Dr. Harikrishna.Pothina
Managing Director

Mr. Nandhyala Rajesh

Micro -propagation of Banana Grand Naine Variety
Mr. Sajid Siddiqui
Micro propagation of pomegranate by using nodal explants

Company
National Horticulture Mission-New
Delhi and State Horticulture MissionTelanagana State
Project
Establishment of New Plant Tissue Culture Lab
with annual production capacity of 12 Million
plants
Fund (Rs. in Lakhs)

50
Feedback
Company: BITP training is very helpful for freshers who completed their Biotechnology course in getting
industrial exposure and get jobs in interested fields. Selection criteria are very good as the trainees are placed in their
interested area/companies. Trainees can get jobs in their interested fields after completion of BITP training. Overall
BITP training is very useful for trainees and companies also.
We strongly feel that companies should be provided trainees as per their request so that they can better plan for
involvement of trainees in in-house, upcoming projects. In the last few years, number of trainees assigned to us has
been drastically reduced. We recommend that companies should be provided trainees as per their request so that they
can better plan for involvement of trainees in in-house, upcoming projects.
Six months duration is sufficient period for the trainees to get concrete ideas about nature of projects, know how,
techniques used, range of products, etc. Similarly, six months is enough for the industry to assess the performance of
freshers not only on the basis of their theoretical knowledge but their aptitude, willingness to learn, sincerity, ability
to adapt, work in team, adjust in different environment and take decisions. Such decisions cannot be arrived at in a
short interview and thus, this training period enables the companies to evaluate their performance and make correct
decisions about suitability of trainees for absorption.
One major constraint faced by the students belonging to different cities is that they have family pressure not to
relocate, companies are unable to provide accomodation, stipend is not enough to survive in a new city. This also
becomes one major reason for not accepting job on completion of training. We request the Department of
Biotechnology to place students in companies near by to their place of residence or consider enhanced stipend for
outstation candidates.
We applaud the initiative taken by the Department of Biotechnology to produce industry ready manpower and
compliment Biotech Consortium India Limited for implementation of this programme in an inclusive and
participative manner involving all stakeholders. Online feedback mechanism by students and company supervisors
helps in improving accountability and discipline amongst the trainees.
Efforts should be made to select trainees who are willing to take up career in industry as several times, students opt for
pursuing higher studies such as Ph.D. on completion of training and even after being offered regular placement.
Lot of energy and time spent by industry in training candidates is thus wasted. The Department of Biotechnology
should also consider providing incentives to companies who are participating in creating pool of industry ready manpower for growth of the field in the country.
Contact Person
Dr. Harikrishna Pothina
Managing Director
Microsun Bioplants India Private Limited
Sy. No. 496/B, Ravalkole (V) Medchal (MD), R. R. Dist. Secunderabad- 501401, Telangana,
Email: microsunbio@yahoo.com, info@microsunbt.com
Monsanto Research Centre

www.monsanto.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Monsanto delivers agricultural products that support farmers all around the
world. We are focused on empowering farmerslarge and smallto produce
more from their land while conserving worlds natural resources such as water
and energy. We do this with our leading seed brands in crops like corn, cotton,
oilseeds and fruits and vegetables. We also produce leading in-the-seed trait
technologies for farmers, which are aimed at protecting their yield, supporting
their on-farm efficiency and reducing their on-farm costs.
1998
Location
-

2005
Number of employees
50

R&D, IPR
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector

2010-11
02
01
2012-13
2013-14
Dr. Tausif Ahmed Bordoloi
Ms. Ankitha. A
Patents as competitive instrument
Dr. Saritha V Kuriakose
Mr. Nagarjun Bhimrao Malgol

Process optimization, revalidation
and gene identification using endpoint
TaqMan assays
Dr. Shivaprakash N
Ms. Sangeeta V. Marathe

Genetic engineering of Corn
Dr. Anik Luke Dhanaraj
Ms. Sora S
Data stewardship & ontology
management
01
02
01
04
04
2014-15
04
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Feedback
Company: Mosanto research centre found research interns satisfactory.
Training period is sufficient to assess trainees aptitude to work in industry
environment, willingness to learn and adopt. At the same time, trainees
also get to know industry requirements and expectations. It is a useful
programme.
Contact Person
Ms. Soumya Kustagi
Admin & Ops. Coordinator
Monsanto Holdings Private Limited
MRC, #44/2A, Vasants Business Park, NH-7, Bellary
Road, Bangalore-560092, Karnataka, Tel: 080-30011526,
Email: soumya.kustagi@monsanto.com
MRD Life Sciences Private Limited

www.mrdlifesciences.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
MRD Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. is providing leading edge technologies and
services in the field of research & development in biotechnology, molecular
biology and pharmaceuticals product development, sales & marketing of
products and industrial training in biotechnology, molecular biology &
other high demand areas of related life sciences fields.
2008
Location

2013

58

R&D
Number of employees
15
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
-

B.Tech., M.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, B.Tech. Food Technology,
M.Tech., M.Sc. Industrial Technology, M.Sc Medical Biotechnology

2013-14
30
07
04
2014-15
40
12
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee working in bioprocess laboratory
Trainee working in molecular biology lab
Trainees working in microbiology lab

Dr. Vineeta Singh

Research Scientist
Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Mr. Jay Hind Nishad

Studies on production and purification of antimicrobial
components from soil bacteria
Ms. Surabhi Shukla
Studies on isolation and purification of oil degrading bacteria
from soil: cloning and expression of oil degrading gene into
component into E.coli
Mr. Jahir Alam Khan

Research Scientist
Microbiology, Biochemistry & Enzymology
Ms. Tuba Parveen

Studies on enhancement of cellulose production using UV
treated soil bacteria
Ms. Ana Rizvi
Studies on enhancement of Amylase production using UV
treated soil bacteria
Dr. Chandan Prasad

Research Consultant
Biochemistry
Ms. Parul Raj Srivastava

Sex determination of Carica papaya from leaves using
RAPD markers
Mr. Amit Pandey

Research Scientist
Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Ms. Pratiksha Singh

Isolation of genomic DNA from chick pea and its molecular
characterization using RAPD marker
Mr. Gaurav Kumar Rai

Research Scientist
Ms. Khushboo Arya

A study of antimicrobial activity of medicinal plants against
various MDR pathogens
Ms. Shalini Srivastava

Research Scientist
Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
Ms. Niketa Jaiswal

A study on antibacterial activity of Calotropis procera against
various multi drug resistant pathogens
Mr. Yogesh Srivastava

Research Associate
Bioinformatics
Mr. Shailesh Kumar Vishwakarma

Evaluation of antibacterial activity of Bougainvillea spectabilis
Ms. Neha Mishra

Isolation and characterization of hydrocarbon degrading
bacteria from oil contaminated sites.
Ms. Roshani Gupta

Isolation and characterization of multi drug resistant pathogens
utilizing antibiotics as a carbon source.
Mr. Bhupender Kumar

Studies on production and purification of alkaline amylase
from soil bacteria
Feedback
Company: Most of the trainees are serious about their career. They showed keen interest in learning various new
techniques during training. Few students offer constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work. I wish all
candidates for their better career.
Contact Person
Mr Manoj Verma
CEO & Director
MRD LifeSciences Private Limited
B-3/46 47 2nd Floor Vibhuti Khand, Behind- Indus Towers Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010,
Uttar Pradesh, Tel: 0522-4012131/32., Mob: 9838511116, Email: manoj.mrdls@gmail.com
Nagarjuna Fertilizers &

Chemicals Limited
www.nagarjunafertilizers.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Manufacturing of urea and Research and Development in the areas of green
chemicals & fuels, nutraceuticals, plant nutrition & silicon based chemistry
1974

2011
Location

R&D

2,50,000

M. Sc. Biotechnology, M. Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology,
M. Sc. Industrial Biotechnology, M. Tech. Biochemical Engineering
& Biotechnology
Number of employees
1708
Sector
Chemical/Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Fertilizers
2011-12
04
03
01
2012-13
16
01
01
2013-14
2014-15
20
09
05
02
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Samir Kumar Roy

Head Research
Glycobiology and Enzyme Chemistry
Ms. Goudshelwar Renuka Durgadas

Development of recombinant Pichia Stipitis strain for
production of xylitol and expression of Rhizomucor miehei
lipase on cell surface of Saccharomyces cerevisiae molecular
biology
Dr. Sibnath Ray

Team leader
Biochemistry, Enzymology, Protein Chemistry
Dr. Saravanakumar Iyappan
Team leader
Molecular and Cell Biology
Ms. Samiksha Bhaware

Production of diacylglycerol enriched oil

Scheme
DBT_BIPP
Project
Transformational Technology Platform Development for
Biological Hydrogen
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

1000
DBT_BIPP
Development of Technology platform for Rare Sugar Production Phase 1
100
Feedback
Company: We started participating in biotech industrial training programme in 2011 and have found that this
programme immensely benefits trainees by giving them industrial exposure. They get first hand information about
safety precautions to be followed, regulatory procedures, learn new techniques and use high end instruments.
Understanding about salary and promotional avenues helps them to take right decision. Companies also judge
their performance and retain suitable candidates as employees.
Overall, the candidates are good. As such, we have absorbed 7 number of candidates out of 14. The candidates are
very strong in the areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. However, they are not so strong in the areas of
Process Engineering viz Fermentation, Biochemical Process Engineering etc.
We have been able to attract funding for extramural projects through public private partnership programme of
DBT and have fulfilled our responsibility for creating trained manpower by participating in this programme.We
would like to be involved in this programme in future also.
Contact Person
Dr. Banibrata Pandey
President-Biomaterials and Fuels
Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad- 500082, Telangana,
Tel: 04023351086, Email: pandey@nagarjunagroup.com
Narayana Health
www.narayanahealth.org
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Area of activities
Narayana Health (formerly known as Narayana Hrudyalaya) is a multispecialty hospital chain in India, headquartered in Bengaluru. The company
won the Good Company award for its quality, affordability and scale. The
business model of Narayana Health became a Global Healthcare and Harvard
Business School case study. The hospital chain is among the largest
telemedicine networks in the world.

79,986

2014
Number of employees
1000

R&D, Management
Sector
Healthcare

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology
2001
Sub- Sector
Clinical Research
2014-15
07
Dr. Srikanth K.V.
Ms. Lavanya G M
Methods of cellular-molecular biology
and its implications in studying
malignant haematopoiesis
Dr. Sharat Damodar
Ms. Pooja S Bhose

Prospective echocardiographic data
collection in Indian normal cohort to
establish normal reference ranges
04
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Dr.Avinash A Rasalkar
Dr. Satish Govind

Ms. Sushma S A
Prevalence of extra articular disease
and co-morbidities in rheumatoid
arthritis
Dr. Manisha Daware

Mr. Adil Hakkim

The reliability and predictive ability of
NT-proBNP as a potent biomarker
for the diagnosis of heart failure in
patients of different age groups
Feedback
Company: BITP is a good
program to help fresh students
to get an industrial exposure
and for companies to select
employees. We had good
experience with the DBT
internship program in which
we participated last time. The
program really helps talented
life science students attain the
much required relevant industry
experience. We have absorbed
one of the candidates from last
time and the others had different
plans.
Contact Person
Ms. Bindu Rao H S
Assistant Manager - Operations
Narayana Health
NH Health City, 248/A, Bommasandra, Anekal Taluk,
Mob: 9538898248
Natural Remedies
Private Limited
www.naturalremedy.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Natural Remedies is a leading herbal research driven company in India.
Company is mainly focused to furnish the consumer demands of natural
solutions for healthy living. Our competence lies in manufacturing herbal
veterinary products, standardized herbal extracts, and herbal supplements.
1998
Location

2005

17,800

Production, Management
Number of employees
300

M.Sc. Food Biotechnology and M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Herbal Products
2010-11
34
08
01
2011-12
45
06
03
2012-13
45
Trainees getting trained in analytical instrument department
04
01
2013-14
25
04
2014-15
10
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee getting trained in R&D

Dr. Shekhar Dethe

Deputy Manager
In vitro bioassays
Mr. Rahul Sardhara A

Preliminary screening of medicinal plants by their antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory activity
Ms. Sonam Kumari
In vitro screening of herbal samples for anti-tyrosinase and
anti-elastase activity
Ms. Tabassum R. Mulla
Screening of herbal extracts for its anti-diabetic activity &
estimation of phytase in commercially available poultry samples
Ms. Poorva Chaudhary
Screening of herbal extracts for anti-diabetic activity
Dr. Shekhar Dethe

Deputy Manager
In vitro bioassays
Ms. Namratha
Quality Control of Herbal Products
Mr. Gopal Krishna Sangli

Deputy Manager
Phytochemistry
Ms. Sonali Parkashkumar Khule

Quality Control of Herbal Products
Mr. Anand Mayachari

Deputy Manager
Scheme
DBT_BIPP
Project
Scale-up facilities for the production of phytochemical reference
substances from Indian medicinal plants of national relevance as a
business model
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

169.92
Feedback
Company: Skill development is an important area and we believe Biotech Industrial Training Programme is a very
good initiative from Department of Biotechnology towards creating industry ready skilled workforce.
We started participating in BITP from 2005 and have observed that students gain immensely from exposure in
industry. They understand difference in industry environment from academic institutions and work culture. They
are able to take correct decision regarding career choice. They learn sophisticated instruments use and are able to
perform experiments individually. We also used this opportunity to judge suitability of the candidates. We have
offered jobs to several candidates in our company.
Contact Person
Dr. Shekhar Dethe
Head-Biotechnology Division
Natural Remedies Private Limited
Plot No. 5B, Veerasandra Indl Area, Electronic City, Bangalore-560100, Karnataka,
Tel: 08040209719, Mob: 9972568512, Email: shekhar@naturalremedy.com
Neesa Agritech & Foods Limited

www.neesaagritech.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Neesa Agritech & Foods Limited is engaged in the production of elite tissue
culture plantlets of banana and seed grown papaya. Neesa Agritech is also
engaged in the niche market of Bio-fertilizer & Bio-pesticides. The company
trained field personnel, scientists to enrich the farmers with basic knowledge
of efficient use of water, manures, fertilizers and pesticides.
2005
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2012

1,500

Number of employees
22

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Biofertilizer
2012-13
05
05
2013-14
18
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Interactions with Marquette University team
Workshop in rural area
Synthetic seeds of rose
Rose Micropropagation in liquid media

Mr. Tarun Kumar
Ms. Aditi Tripathi

Optimization of protocol to enhance the growth of VAM
Biofertilizer (Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi) and
quality control measures for plant tissue culture laboratories
Ms. Kirti Sharma

Mass cultivation of VAM (Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal
fungi) and its mode of action as most effective bio-fertilizer on
various crops; environmental study of a plant tissue culture
laboratory
Ms. Nikita Kundu
Media and physical conditions optimization to enhance the
spores and root mass of VAM (Vesicular Arbuscular
Mycorrhiza) production and to maintain sterility of plant
tissue culture laboratories
Ms. Pooja Paliwal

To check the quality of VAM Biofertilizer, its effects on seasonal
crops & its method of application
Feedback
Company: It is a very good programme. Trainees were hard working and result oriented. It gave an opportunity for
trainees to learn upscaling of laboratory techniques and understand expectations of industry. Industries could also
judge trainees sincerity and absorb willing candidates as employees. We request Biotech Consortium India Limited
to provide number of trainees as per demand of companies. We have been given only four trainees last year as against
our demand of 18 trainees. Thus, our plan to involve trainees in in-house projects got shelved. We wish to be associated with this programme for the coming years and contribute towards meeting needs of trained manpower.
Contact Person
Dr. Kavita Kshirsagar
Production Head
Neesa Agritech & Foods Limited
278/279-P, Pancharatna Estats, Sharkhej Barnala Highway, Changodar, Ahmedabad- 382213,
Gujarat, Tel: 027-17650138, Mob: 9879596535, Email: info@neesaagritech.com
Nirmal Seeds Private Limited

www.nirmalseedsindia.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Nirmal Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL) was established in 1988 by the agripreneurs at
Pachora, in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. The mandate includes crop
improvement in respect of hybrids and varieties development suitable for
different agro climatic zones having high tolerance to biotic and abiotic
stresses coupled with high yield and quality.
1998
Location
Jalgaon, Maharashtra

2009

2,100

R&D
Number of employees
250

M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, M.Sc.
Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
2010-11
20
04
2011-12
20
03
01
2012-13
20
Training in fermentation laboratory
02
2013-14
20
01
2014-15
08
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees experimenting in tissue culture laboratory
Trainee carrying out inoculation

Mr. Gaurav Anilrao Dhande

Biotechnologist (HOD)
Ms. Kavita Narayan Zope

Development of insect resistant okra using Agrobacterium
mediated transformation by apical shoot method
Mr. Suryawanshi Nadim Babu
Hybrid purity detection in tomato using SSR markers

Scheme
BIRAC_BIPP
Project
Development of nutritionally improved mustard (Brassica juncea)
varieties/ hybrids having low erucic acid and low glucosinolate
content using marker assisted selection
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

34.29
BIRAC_BIPP
Development of viral resistant okra using RNAi approach
25.00
BIRAC_SBIRI
Development of okra verities resistant to YVMV Using marker

assisted selection
22.30
Feedback
Company: This programme is encouraging for the freshers and provides them a good platform. Organizations also
get benefits of BITP programme as they can acquire best suited trainees as their employees. We are extremely happy
with quality of trainees as they are knowledgable, sincere, committed and willing to learn. They involved themselves
in in-house projects of the company and quickly adapted to our requirements. For last several years, we have been
provided much less number of trainees with reference to our demand. BCIL should allocate trainees keeping in mind
demand for trainees, infrastructure and expertise in the company.We have attracted Government funds under public
private partnership programme of DBT through BIRAC. We heartily congratulate DBT and BCIL for BITP
programme and give our best wishes for their supremely fantastic future.
Contact Person
Mr. Gaurav Anilrao Dhande
Biotechnologist (HOD)
Nirmal Seeds Private Limited
P.O.Box No.: 63, Bhadgaon Road, Pachora. Dist-Jalgaon-424201, Maharashrta,
Tel: 02596244366, Mob: 8380047241/942212452, Email: gadhande@nirmalseedsindia.com
Novo Informatics
Private Limited
www.novoinformatics.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Novo Informatics is a life science based R&D company with a mission to
develop biological software for pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies
and research academicians as well as serving clients in area of Target
Modeling & Drug Discovery. Novo Informatics leverages on the long
standing SCFBio tradition of producing state-of-the-art technologies for
research communities and pharmaceutical companies in order to smooth
line the whole process of drug discovery.
2011
Location
Delhi
50

2011
Number of employees
10

Bioinformatics, Toxicology & Animal Studies, Marketing / Sales
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery

B.Tech., M.Tech. Biotechnology
2011-12
2012-13
Mr. Sahil Kapoor
Ms. Kavita Yadav

Structural and functional annotation
of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Genome
Ms. Tazmeen Shirazi
Ms. Kashish Bhardwaj

Structural and functional annotation
of human genome
02
01
01
01
2014-15
Ms. Upma Dave

Study and design of inhibitors for
n-myristoyl transferase involved in
Leishmaniasis
06
04
Feedback
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Company: BITP is a mutually beneficial programme for trainees and

companies. We are satisfied with BITP and hired one trainee last year but
trainee was interested to proceed for PG rather than job. Companies invest
time nad money in training but trainees do not take up jobs. Mechanism to
select trainees who are committed to work in industries need to be evolved.
Contact Person
Mr. Sahil Kapoor
Director- Global Business Operations
Novo Informatics Private Limited
TBIU, IInd Floor, Synergy Building, IIT-Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi,
Tel: 011-2658 1524 Ext. 28, 9811761234, Email: sahil.kapoor@novoinformatics.com
Novozymes South Asia

Private Limited
www.novozymes.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Novozymes is a biotech company with strong focus on enzyme production.
We are committed to changing the very foundations of our industrial system
by using industrial biotechnology. We can potentially re-engineer everyday
products to deliver enhanced sustainability performance, introducing energy
cost savings, and decreased raw material costs for our customers.
1998
Location

2009

30,000

R&D
Number of employees
500

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Food Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology &
Biochemical Engineering, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Enzyme Production
2013-14
Mr. Arnab Guha
04
Ms. Smitha D. P.
04
Ms. Gandhali Ganesh Joshi

Enzymatic extraction of starch from
plant waste pulp
2014-15
Mr. Aniruddha Paul
Mr. Manohar S Sonawane

Enzymatic extraction of edible oil
Mr. Vasudeva P Rao
Ms. Piyalee Saha

Generation of amylase variants by
site directed mutagenesis followed by
fermentation and protein expression
Mr. Rajendra Kulothungan
Ms. Shivamathi S
Efficient strategies for purification of
industrial enzymes
Feedback
Dr. Sohel Dalal
Company: Trainees are very

dedicated, willing to learn,
sincere. The programme is very
useful for both the trainees and
companies.
Ms. Sudipta

Cloning and expression of wild type
genes into bacterial expression system
Mr. Harsha Ramakrishna
Ms. Udity Bhattacharya

Modified PAHBAH Assay for reducing
Sugars
06
06
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Contact Person
Dr. Aditya Basu
Manager- Protein and Assay Technology
Novozymes South Asia Private Limited
Plot No. 32, 47-50, EPIP Area, Whitefield,Bangalore- 560066, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-30593798, Mob: 9900204077, Email: adbu@novozymes.com
Notes
Oncquest Laboratories
www.oncquest.net
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Oncquest has evolved into a reference laboratory in the field of Oncology
and more recently into a multi-platform pathology service provider with a
core focus in molecular pathology and surgical pathology services. Its logistic
capabilities and geographical spread makes Oncquest an ideal associate for
clinical activities in India.
2003
Location
Delhi

2008

8,400

R&D
Number of employees
400
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology,
M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology,

2010-11
09
06
01
2011-12
35
17
04
2012-13
23
23
09
2013-14
12
12
02
2014-15
13
13
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Continuing Medical education programme

Dr Sarjana Dutt
Director
Molecular Biology and R&D
Ms. Alka Choat

Allele frequency of FSHR gene mutation for Osteoporosis in
Indian population
Mr. Amit Kumar

Allele frequency of Factor V Leiden mutation in Indian
population
Ms. Guneet Makkar
Existence and frequency of Calreticulin mutations in JAK2
negative and JAK2 positive MPN
Ms. Kalpna

Existence and frequency of MPL mutations in JAK2 negative
and JAK2 positive MPNs
Mr. Md Zakaullah Akhtar
Study of hypermutation of Ig VH in chronic lymphocytic
leukemia and its correlation with immunophenotyping
markers
Ms. Poonam Pathak

Existence and frequency of Calreticulin mutations in JAK2
negative and JAK2 positive MPN
Ms. Purva Agrawal
Allelic frequency of Factor V Leiden mutation in Indian
population
Mr. Radheshyam

Study of IKAROS mutation in B cell acute lymphoblastic
leukemia (B-ALL) in human
Ms. Rashmi Kumari
Allele frequency of FSHR gene mutation for Osteoporosis in
Indian population
Ms. Tanya Gupta

Study of mutation in Ikaros gene in B cell- Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia (B-ALL)
Ms. Urvashi Sharma

Existence and frequency of MPL mutations in JAK2 negative
and JAK2 positive MPNs Leukemia (B-ALL)
Feedback
Company: BITP is a novel program which aims at training of students to suit the requirements of industry and also
gives a chance to industry to evaluate performance of trainees to select their employees. We had good experience
with BITP trainees. More than 20 candidates have been offered jobs at the end of completion of training. However,
many of them were able to clear CSIR-NET examination and went on to join academia for Ph.D. Policy to
select students willing to take up after training needs to be worked out.
Contact Person
Dr. Sarjana Dutt
Director- Molecular Biology and R&D
Oncquest Laboratories Limited
A-3, Factory Road, Adj. Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi-110029,
Tel: 011-30611426, Mob: 9811214116, Email: Sarjana.dutt@oncquest.net
Orbit Biotech Private Limited

orbitbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The main activities of the Orbit Biotech are Manufacturing of hormone
based ELISA kits for research organization. Contract Research, Industrial
training & dissertation project programs. Core interest in immunodiagnostics,
probiotics, molecular diagnostics, bio-fertilizers and biofuels.
2006
Location
Mohali, Punjab

2012

32

R&D, Marketing/Sales
Number of employees
14

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Contract Research
2012-13
25
04
2013-14
19
03
02
2014-15
30
Trainees getting trained in the laboratory
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Mr. Arvind Chandel

Technical Manager
Bioinformatics & Microbiology
Ms. Megha Sharma

Antimicrobial analasis of Lactobacillus plantarum and
natural herbs
Ms. Ramanpreet Kaur

Scientific Officer
Molecular Biology & Microbiology
Ms. Kirandeep Kaur
Scientific Officer
Microbiology & Fermentation
Ms. Pooja
Antimicrobial analysis of L. reuteri and natural herbs
Ms. Mamta Dhiman

Scientific Officer
Microbiology
Ms. Monika
Scientific Officer
Molecular Biology
Scheme
DST_TePP
Project
Development of Process for the development of probiotic juices for
general public
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

5.5
DBT_SBIRI
Development of reuterin based bio-preservative as an alternative to

harmful sodium nitrite & sodium nitrate based chemical preservatives for use in packaged meat food products.
9.63
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Progarammee is a well structured practical industrial programme for
graduates/post graduates with Biotechnology as core subject. Research in industry is highly application oriented,
where the newly generated knowledge is validated and put into use in product development or process modification
or cost reduction or identification of new alternatives or understanding the mechanism of action.
BITP trainees are good but are not much interested in continuing with biotechnology profession in industry. Most
of them opt for the BCIL-BITP program because of the unavailability of any other good option. Job offered to the two
BITP interns last year but the students are interested for higher education. Efforts should be made to select trainees
who are interested to take up career in industry. Industry invests lot of time and effort in training the candidates and
if they do not stay with the companies, it is a wastage of efforts and Government funds. Counselling of applicants and
selected trainees before placing them in companies to explain to them requirements and expectations of industries,
nature of job, strict time schedules and salary structure offered to freshers could help in changing the mindset of
selected trainees.
Online feedback system for trainees and supervisors helps in improvement of the programme and BCIL needs to be
complimented for smooth implementation of the programme including timely disbursement of stipend and benchfee.
We wish the program and all the participants a great success.
Contact Person
Mr. Nitin Sharma
Chairman & Managing Director
Orbit Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
C-149, Sector-73, Phase-7, Industrial Area, Mohali-160055, Punjab,
Mob: 7814471105, Email: cmd@orbitbiotech.com
Organica Biotech Private Limited

ww.organicabiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Organica Biotech provides biotech solutions for wastewater treatment,
aquaculture, agriculture, lake bioremediation and solid waste management.
The company has diversified into developing enzyme formulations, stabilized
microbial consortia, proprietary herbal formulations, pre & probiotics and
specialty chemicals.
2000
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra

2011

737

R&D, Marketing/Sales
Number of employees
50

B.Tech. Industrial Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri Biotechnology and
M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Bioremediation and Animal
Health Care

2011-12
02
01
01
2012-13
02
02
02
2013-14
05
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Interaction session
Fishermen engaging in aquaculture

Dr. Ganesh Kamath

Director
Microbiology, Bioremediation
Ms. Poonam Ramesh Sutar

Screening of antibiotic and antifungal producers from soil
with industrial application
Feedback
Company: BITP was inititated by the Department of Biotechnology to bridge the skill gaps in the fresh graduate
and post graduate students and to make them industry ready. This program enhances their employability by providing
them industrial exposure in R&D, production/ manufacturing, quality control and analysis, marketing and IPR, etc.
Students are placed in industry for six months and learn to work on high end equipments. They get familiar with
sophisticated techniques and also improve their communication skills, learn to document results, networking with
other teams. They also understand the expectations and requirements of industries. At the same time, industries are
also benefitted as they get paid manpower and are able to contribute to create talented pool. Companies evaluate
performance of trainees such as subject knowledge, practical skill, ability to plan experiments, troubleshoot and take
decision according to the situation.
We got good perseverant students but male candidates are preferred for downstreaming as per nature of job demands.
Our association with the programme is only a few years old and we have experience with few trainees only. Overall,
we are happy to be involved with the programme and would like to contribute. As our company is engaged in diverse
activities, increase in number of trainees would be beneficial so that we can give them exposure in all the activities. We
appreciate smooth implementation of programme by BCIL.
Contact Person
Dr. Ganesh Kamath

Director
Dr. Prafull Ranadive

Team Leader-R&D
Organica Biotech Private Limited

36, Ujagar Industrial Estate, W.T. Patil Marg, Next to Pepsico, Govandi, Mumbai - 400088,
Maharashtra Tel: 022 67975150, Mob: 9820237870, Email: kamath@organicabiotech.com
Oriental Aquamarine Biotech

www.nitrifying-bioreactor.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Offers a patented nitrifying bioreactor technology for the establishment of
re-circulating aquaculture systems. Nitrifying Bioreactor technology
facilitates management of water quality in a hatchery with least incidence of
diseases
2003
Location

2010

50
Number of employees
9

R&D
M.Sc. Environmental Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices

Sub- Sector
Aquaculture & Environmental
Technology
2010-11
17
03
2011-12
16
01
2014-15
08
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Supervisors with list of trainees and projects (2010-2012, 2014)

Dr. I. S. Bright Singh
Ms. Saisrilatha Sistla

a) To study the viability of nitrifying bioreactor of fish industry
waste water.
b) Testing the impact of natural antibacterial compound
Pyocyanin on the nitrifying bacterial consortium
Ms. P. Hemalatha
To determine the application of the nitrifying bioreactor
technology in the Indian aquaculture
Ms. Gayathiri Sambasivam
Study of nitrifying bioreactor in the establishment of
recirculating aquaculture system
Ms. Preshobha KP
Study of nitrifying bioreactor in the establishment of
recirculating aquaculture system
Dr. Mohan Kandaswamy

Director
Product Development
Mr. P. Ashwin Kumar
Lab Activities
Biotechnology
Ms. Anusha Francis

Bacterial population diversity in water in a recirculation
aquaculture system integrated with nitrifying bioreactor:
A molecular approach

Scheme
Project
BIRAC_SBIRI
Detailed performance evaluation and accelerated commercialization of the nitrifying

bioreactor technology in indian market
BIRAC_SBIRI
Design modification and commercialization of nitrifying bioreactor technology for the

establishment of organic recirculation prawn seed production system (phase ii)
Feedback
Company: We are involved in imparting training under Biotech Industrial Training Programme since 2010. We
have been able to attract funds from extramural projects through public private partnership programme of Department
of Biotechnology. We are fulfilling our responsibility by training manpower to suit the needs of industry. We exposed
trainees to bioreactor technology in aquaculture, waste water management in hatchery etc. Industrial exposure helped
students to understand work culture in company environment and our expectations. Students learnt sophisticated
techniques and showed hesitation in travelling to sites due to personal reasons. We have also realised that Biotech
Consortium India Limited is not able to provide enough number of trainees as there is wide gap between numbers
requested and actually provided. This needs to be sorted out.We are satisfied with timely releases and monitoring
process. We wish to continue our association with the programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Mohan Kandaswamy
Director
Oriental Aquamarine Biotech India Private Limited
U 7 Kovaipudur, Coimbatore-641042, Tamil Nadu, Tel: 4222608943,
Mob: 9442951725, Email: mohan@nitrifying-bioreactor.com; orientalconsult@dataone.in
Panacea Biotec Limited

www.panaceabiotec.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Panacea Biotec is one of Indias leading research-based health management
companies based in New Delhi, India with established capabilities in both
generic formulation and vaccines. Panacea Biotec Ltd., is actively pursuing
the development of vaccines, peptides and biosimilars
1995
Location
Delhi; Mohali (Punjab)

2009

64,322

R&D
Number of employees
2765

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Vaccine, Biosimilars, Pharma

2010-11
07
05
01
2011-12
06
04
01
2012-13
Trainees getting trained in Cell culture facility
06
04
2014-15
17
10
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Goutam Ghosh

Senior Vice President & Head-R&D
Vaccines & Biological and Technology
Management Group
Ms. Tripti Tayal

Scale up and Purification of Recombinant Hyper-sialylated
Glycoprotein (Darbepoetin Alfa) expressed in CHO
Mr. Pawan Kumar

Pneumo-conjugate vaccine
Ms. Shweta Aggarwal
Pneumo-conjugate vaccine
Dr. Ajay Singh

Senior Scientist
Drug Discovery Research
Ms. Gurvinder Kaur

Standardization and validation of DNA Binding assay
Ms. Shivangi Bisht

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of test compounds by
broth micro dilution assay against bacterial strains
Mr. Sumit Kumar

Screening of test compound for its pharmacological activity on
Scopolamine and STZ induced dementia in rodents
Mr. Deepak Kumar Singh

Analytical techniques for immunological assays
Mr. Varun Kumar

Screening of compound for anti-microbial activity (by Broth
micro-dilution Assay)
Ms. Sukhmanpreet Kaur

Standardization of in vitro ADME assay and screening of its
compounds
Ms. Khushpreet Kaur
Standardization of in vitro ADME assays and screening of
NCEs

Scheme
BIRAC_BIPP
Project
Development of Safe and Highly Efficacious 13-Valent Pneumococcal
Conjugate Vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

300.00
Feedback
Company: BITP is a good initiative by the Department of Biotechnology to create opportunites for training of
freshers coming out of Indian universities. At the same time, programme is also beneficial for the companies as they
get paid manpower and training fee. They are able to contribute to industry ready manpower. We can evaluate trainees
for their performance and select good trainees as our employees. We have been associated with this programme for
over ten years. BITP students showed good potential during the training. We are fully satisfied with their skills and
learning ability. Several trainees can be retained as assets for the company. We would like to continue our association
with the programme and wish it all success.
Contact Person
Dr. Goutam Ghosh
Senior Vice President & Head:
R&D and Technology Management Group
Dr. Ajay Singh

Senior Scientist
Panacea Biotec Limited

B-1, Extn. A-24-25, Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, New Delhi-110044
Tel: 01145199017/41679012, Email: goutamghosh@panaceabiotec.com
Pelican Biotech Chemical

Labs Private Limited
www.pelicanbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
2008
Location
Alappuzha, Kerala
84
Number of employees
17
Area of activities
Providing quality products in waste management, healthcare and agriculture.
The companys R & D unit focuses on developing new processes and products.
Other objectives include process and products development for products
from coir, such as organic fertilizers, use of biotechnological tools in creation
of value added products from wasteland also in environmental biotechnology,
isolation of new phytochemicals, standardization of plant extracts using
phytochemical and pharmacognostic tools.
2009
R&D, Production, Quality control/assurance
Sector
Bio-Agri

Sub- Sector
Environmental Biotechnology,
Waste treatment

B.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Tech. Biotechnology

2010-11
04
03
03
2011-12
09
04
2012-13
05
2013-14
Wet laboratory at Pelican
Microbiology laboratory
Analytical laboratory
Analytical laboratory
04
06
06
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. (Mrs.) Priya Rao

Director R&D
Agricultural Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology
and Environmental Biotechnology
Ms. Vineeta Sharma

Development of chitosan bio polymer for medical application
Mr. Anand Prakash Mishra
Development of chitosan based formulation as bio control
agent for pest control
Ms. Tejasree Chavan

Process Modification of Biopolymer Formulations for
Biomedical Application
Ms. Geethika E
Process Development for reduction of lignin in coir waste
Dr. Abhijith Bhat

Assistant Director R&D
Agricultural Biotechnology,Industrial Biotechnology
and Environmental biotechnology
Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh

Biopolymer Formulation for Biomedical Application
Ms. Aparna S Nair

Optimization of urban wet waste composting by developing a
composting aid and large scale propagation of thermophilic
lingo cellulolytic fungi by solid state fermentation

Scheme
DBT-SBIRI-P-II
ICMR
DRDO
NCRMI
Project
Novel Methods of Isolation of Biochemicals
from Crustacean Exoskeleton
Development of eco-friendly formulations for
control of mosquito vectors
Development of chitosan formulations for
wound healing applications
Process development for the hardening of
coir fiber
Year
2010-12
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

200 (Soft loan)
2011-13
31
2010-12
10
2009-11
Feedback
Company: We began participating in BITP from 2009. We have found this programme to be beneficial to trainees
as it provides them much needed industrial exposure and helps in their placement. Companies also gain to benefit by
selecting suitable employees. Some students use this six-month period as a stop-gap arrangement for further studies,
research programs or getting married etc. The programme should ensure that the genuine candidates with industrial
aptitude, interested in joining the industry and start their career in the biotech industries should be encouraged to
participate rather than non-serious candidates.
Contact Person
Dr C. N. Manoj
MD & CEO
Dr (Mrs.) Priya Rao

Director
Pelican Biotech and Chemical Labs Private Limited

1/ 77, NC John Estate, Kuthiathode, Alappuzha -688533, Kerala,
Mob: 9447365542, Email: manoj@pelicanbiotech.com, Mob: 9495965542, Email: priyarao@pelicanbiotech.com
Polyclone Bioservices Private Limited

www.polyclonebio.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Polyclone Bioservices Pvt Ltd., an integrated biology company with expertise
in molecular, cell & computational biology, is catering to the bio-pharma &
healthcare industries. For bio-pharma companies, we provide in silico &
in vitro solutions that facilitate nucleic acid studies, peptide analysis & design,
protein & enzyme modifications and small molecule research. For healthcare
providers, we provide technology support for cell culture studies and
molecular diagnostics
2005
Location
80

2010
Number of employees
12

R&D, Bioinformatics
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Enzyme Engineering &
Bioinformatics

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering
2010-11
Mr. Pravin Kumar

Sr. Scientist
In silico Enzyme Engineering
Ms. Amulya Siddesh

Isolation of stem cells from umbilical
cord blood & cord tissue
02
01
Feedback
2013-14
07
02
2014-15
07
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Company: BITP is mutually beneficial programme for candidates and

participating companies. Company expressed satisfaction with the candidates
provided as they matched their expectations and performed really well. The
candidates are trained in advanced simulation techniques used for engineering enzymes and substrate design. The candidates are hard working and most
of them have completed the assignments that were given to them, on time. It
would be nice if companies could be involved in the screening process of the
candidates and we prefer candidates with BE/MSc/MTech Bioinformatics.
Finding a job immediately after college many times becomes difficult, it is
during this period that the trainees are benefited by the programme which
offers a much needed breakthrough so that the trainees can prove their best
during the training period and further, they can have suitable placements.
Thus, it is a win- win situation for all the stakeholders.
Contact Person
Mr. Praveen Rajendra
Polyclone Bioservices Private Limited
# 437, 40th Cross, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore- 560041, Karnataka,
Tel: 08026638766/ 67, Email: praveen.r@polyclonebio.com
Poseidon Biotech
www.poseidonbiotech.com
Nature of company
Other
Area of activities
Poseidon Biotech has focus on advanced biotechnological products needed
for the aquaculture sector, has already started diversifying into agri sector
for sustainable production using bioremediation, recycling (composting), etc.
Poseidon Biotech has succeeded in producing a few unique products in the
field of bioremediation, converting palm oil mill effluent into compost in
Malaysia and Indonesia being the first ventures. Efforts to treat paper mill
waste have also yielded results.
2004
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
714.25

2009
Number of employees
32

R&D, Production
Sector
Marine Biotech
Sub- Sector
Aqua Culture

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, B.E. Biotechnology

2011-12
02
02
01
2012-13
04
01
2013-14
04
Experimenting in laboratory
Interaction session
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Group photo of Poseidon team

Dr. S. Thiyagarajan
Chief, R&D
Mr. Vinaya Natarajan

Growth of sporulating bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and other
bacteria in various media (soy flour)
Ms. Gayathri V

Growth of sporulating bacteria, Bacillus subtilis and other
bacteria in various media
Ms. Shreena V
Microbial fermentation
Ms. Jeneta Alan
Screening and optimization of lignin degrading bacteria
from saw mill soil
Ms. Krithika V Pillai

Screening and optimization of lipid and oil degrading bacteria
from oil contaminated soil
Ms. Kritika Singh
Screening and optimization of chitinase producing bacteria
from shrimp shell
Feedback
Company: We initiated our journey with Biotech Industrial Training Programme in 2009. We have found this
programme benefits students immensely as industrial exposure enables them to gain entry in leading biotech
companies. Students were placed in in-house projects and learnt optimisation of techniques for contaminated sites
remediation. Companies also tend to benefit by participating in this programme as they help in training industry
ready manpower and can also select their future employees. We are happy with implementation of this programme as
we did not face any difficulties. Grants were released on time and monitoring system resulted in better accountability
and discipline.
Contact Person
Dr. S. Thiyagarajan
Chief - R&D
Poseidon Biotech
23 PKM Cross street School Road, Melaynambakkam, Chennai- 600095, Tamilnadu,
Tel: 044-26534501, Mob: 9444024772, Email: poseidonbio@gmail.com
Praj Industries Limited

www.praj.net
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Praj offers innovative solutions for beverage alcohol and bioethanol plant,
brewery, water & wastewater treatment plant, critical process equipment and
systems and bioproducts. A globally leading company with over 600
references in more than 60 countries across 5 continents, Praj has acquired
an international repute for responsible and reliable solutions.
1984
Location
Pune, Maharashtra

2009

80,533.52

Quality Control/Assurance, Production, Bioethics, IPR,
Toxicology & Animal Studies
Number of employees
995
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Bioprocess

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering,
M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology, M.Sc. Environmental Biotechnology,

2010-11
30
04
2011-12
03
03
2012-13
04
03
02
2013-14
06
06
2014-15
06
06
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Scientist experimenting in laboratory
Scientist experimenting in laboratory


Mr. Aoudumbar R Girme
Genetic engineering of Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Dr. Yasmin Mirza

Dr. Aarohi Kulkarni
Ms. Bihani Shreya Anil

Optimization of Carbon and Nitrogen sources and
fermentation conditions for isolate BC-30 for increasing
Bacteriocin production
Dr. Rishi Jain
Ms. Kumthekar Ankita Ashok

Microbiology & Development of a fungal pro-biotic for dairy
application
Dr. Anand Ghosalkar
Ms. Mane Shamala Rajendra

Development of cellulase overproducers
Dr.Ashwini Shete
Ms. Mapuskar Ruchita Kanchan

Studies on production of xylitol using yeast species.
Field-Fermentation and molecular biology
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Development of food probiotic technology especially
fermentation process
Feedback
Company: BITP is a unique program which benefits trainees and trainer companies. We have a good experience
with BITP for the last 4-5 years. We feel the quality of screening of the candidates can further be improved before
sending profiles to the companies.We offer training in quality control/assurance, production, bioethics, IPR,
toxicology & animal studies so as to familiarise the students with industry working. We are happy to be associated
with BITP and contribute to training of industry ready manpower and would like to continue our contribution.
Contact Person
Ms. Shilpa Bakhru
Assistant Manager- HR
Praj Industries Limited
Praj Matrix- R & D Center, 402/403/1092, Urawade, At. Pirangut, Tal. Mulshi, Pune-411052,
Maharashtra, Tel: 020-66754268, Mob: 7757034544, Email: shilpabakhru@praj.net
Pranav Agro Industries Limited

www.pranavgroup.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Pranav Agro Industries Ltd are one of the largest producers and worldwide
exporters of agro based products such as edible oils, animal feed, animal
health products, speciality fats and agri engineering.
1985

2009
Location
Sangli, Maharashtra

R&D, Quality Control/Assurance, Toxicology & Animal Studies

91,116

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Food Biotechnology,
M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
Number of employees
153
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
2010-11
Mrs. Aparna N. Phadke

05
01
Ms. Mangal Vilas Mese

To develop a balanced edible oil for
frying
2012-13
Ms. Monika Suresh Chougule

To increase the soluble P2O5 content
in PROM by microbial treatment
03
01
Feedback
2013-14
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Company: Previous experience with BITP is like symbiosis, mutually

beneficial. Candidates sent have completed projects with full interest for
all the stakeholders. We offored training in R&D, quality control/assurance,
toxicology & animal studies to make trainees suited for working in industry
environment. The programme should ensure that genuine candidates with
industrial aptitude interested in joining the industry and start their career
in the biotech industries should be encouraged to participate rather than
non-serious candidates, so that time and effort spent by industries in training
students is not wasted. We have been associated with BITP for over five years
and wish to continue this activity.
Contact Person
Dr. Aparna Phadke
HOD- R&D
Pranav Agro Industries Limited
E- 6, MIDC, Kupwad Block, Sangli- 416410, Maharashtra,
Tel: 023-32644521, Mob: 9372337238, Email: aparna@pranavgroup.com
Premas Biotech Private Limited

www.premasbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Gurgaon, Haryana
Area of activities
Premas is a custom protein research and manufacturing organization. Our
capabilities include handling difficult to express and purify proteins, custom
manufacturing of biomolecules, process R&D, bioassay and analytical
development, along with stability analysis and lyophilization. Premas has
successfully assisted top global pharma/biotech clients in generating critical
reagents for their research in human healthcare, animal healthcare and
agribiotech sector.

-

2009
Number of employees
81

R&D, Production, Quality Control/Assurance, Marketing / Sales
Sector
Bioservices

M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Bio-Process Technology, M.Sc.
Industrial Biotechnology, Agriculture Biotechnology, Molecular Biology
& Biotechnology
2006
Sub- Sector
Contract Research
2010-11
05
02
2012-13
07
02
2013-14
06
01
2014-15
08
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Brijesh N Bhatt
Ms. Ashok Kumar Yadav

Cloning of gene of interest X in mammalian expression
vector Y
Mr. Ravi Krishanan Gupta
Cloning and expression of envelop gene A and envelop gene B
in mammalian system
Dr. Sucharita Kundu

Technical Research Expert
Molecular Biology, Protein Expression
in insect cell
Ms. Shaista Parveen

Expression and optimization of protein bacterial host cell
Mr. Chandan Kumar
Analysis of recombinant proteins
Ms. Richa Sinha
Analysis of recombinant proteins
Ms. Kajal Arora

Lead Scientist-Strategy and Projects
Molecular Biology, Protein Expression
in bacteria & yeast
Ms. Divya Garg

Analytical characterization of recombinant proteins
Feedback
Company: We began our journey with BITP in 2009 and have found this programme to be useful for trainees
and trainer companies. It helps freshers in biotechnology to gain entry in biotech companies. During this period,
trainees worked under the supervision of our faculty and became confident in use of equipment and learnt new tools
and techniques. Their communication skills, confidence, networking skills improved considerably. This exposure
helped them in taking correct career decisions due to clarity in financial remuneration and promotional avenues. We
also used this opportunity to evaluate their performance with emphasis on theoretical knowledge of subject, practical
skills and personality traits. We have offered jobs to a few trainees.
We are totally satisfied with smooth implementation of the programme and timely releases. Monitoring systems are
in place and are effective. We wish success to this programme and all the trainees.
Contact Person
Dr. Nupur Mehrotra
VP Scientific Affairs
Premas Biotech Private Limited
Plot No.77, Sector-4, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon-122050,
Tel: 124 454 6600, Email: nupur.mehrotra@premasbiotech.com
Privi Lifesciences
Private Limited
www.privilifesciences.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Privi Life Sciences is engaged in formulation and developing agri-products
to mitigate the effect of various abiotic and biotic stresses in plants. Privi has
come up with an innovative solution in silicon chemistry named Silixol.
Privi Silixol with its unique patented technology delivers worlds only known
form of Bio-active silica (Stabilized Orthosilicic Acid)
1982
Location
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

2013

57,697

R&D
Number of employees
600

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
2013-14
04
01
01
2014-15
16
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee at work

Dr Neeru Jain
Head-Application Research
Biotechnology, Agrochemical application
and evaluation
Mr. Viraj Sanjay Chavan

Evaluation of role of ortho silicic acid based formulations in
mitigating water stress in rice and maize
Dr Gopal Deore
Senior Scientist-Formulation
Product development, Analyses and QC
Ms. Shruthi Sachidanandan

Impact of mycorrhizal formulations on plant growth and
development
Mr. Vinayak Sudalai Muthu

Studies on characteristic of potassium phosphite and its
efficacy in tomato plants
Ms. Ankita S. Mahadik

Bioefficacy evaluation of water soluble zinc formulations on
plant growth and development
Ms. Reshma.V.K
To understand the mechanism of effectively controlling
Fusarium wilt on Solanceous plants
Ms. Chotia Neha Ashok Kumar
Evaluation of fungicidal activities of novel formulations to
control collar rot wilt in chick pea
Feedback
Company: BITP is useful for fresh students as it gives them chance to gain experience in industry and industries
can also evaluate their performance and select their employees. Last year, we had six people. They were freshers with
different background but they have varied levels of interest. Couple of them were preparing for their Ph.D enterance
and others were looking for placement. In 2013-2014, we had one trainee. She has been taken on company pay roll
after completion of tenure.
Contact Person
Dr Neeru Jain
Manager Research
Privi Lifesciences Private Limited
Privi House A-71, TTC Industrial Area, Thane Belapur Road Kopar Khairane,
Navi Mumbai-400709, Maharashtra, Mobile: 08879682067, Email: neeru.jain@privi.co.in
Prosetta Bioconformatics
Private Limited
www.prosetta.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Mysore, Karnataka
Area of activities
Prosetta Bioconformatics Private Limited (PBPL) is a Biotech/Biopharma
company with current focus on developing anti-viral therapies based on the
path-breaking drug discovery platform developed by Prosetta Bioconformatics
Inc, USA. Being a research and innovation driven company with a focus on
translational research, PBPL works in close collaboration with academic
institutes in India and other countries.

256

2010
Number of employees
20

R&D
Sector
Healthcare

M.Sc. Biotechnology
2004
Sub- Sector
Biopharma, Drug Discovery

2010-11
01
01
01
2012-13
02
02
2014-15
02
Prosetta campus
Trainee at work
Discussion of trainees with faculty
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees carrying out inoculation
Experimenting in laboratory

Dr. Dharma Prasad

M. D and Chief Technology Officer
Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering
Ms. Sindhu V

Protein expression, scale-up, purification and assay
establishment for Prx6 enzyme
Ms. Divya

Protein expression, scale-up, purification and assay
establishment for r-RNasin inhibitor enzyme
Feedback
Company: We began our association with BITP in 2010. In our view, this programme facilitates training of freshers
in biotechnology in biotech companies. Students are involved in in-house projects under the guidance of supervisors.
They are exposed to new tools and techniques and can use high end instruments. Understanding of work environment and culture in industry as well as nature of job, salary offered, promotional avenues helps students to take correct
decisions.
Most of the BITP trainees were hard working and always eager to learn new things related to their project. They were
good at their work and after proper guidance during the project; they soon became independent enough to execute
their experiments.
We have retained a few trainees on our company rolls. Stipend of trainees is released on time and bench fee helps the
company to recover training cost. Monthly online feedback system by trainees and supervisors has improved the documentation and accountability. We wish this programme and all the trainees great success.
Contact Person
Dr. Alzu Manocha Kapoor
Scientist
Prosetta Bioconformatics Private Limited
67B, Near Infosys Hootagalli Industrial Area, Mysore-570018, Karnataka,
Mob: 8215006468, Email: akapoor@prosetta.com
Radiant Research Services

Private Limited
www.radiantresearch.in
Nature of company
Private Limited

135
Area of activities
Radiant Research is an innovative research group involved in basic level life
science research and offering research services in the areas of biotechnology,
pharmaceutical and agrochemical sciences to cater to the needs of research
professionals and industry with uncompromised quality. Our research
services, tailored to specific needs in the fields of drug discovery, product
development, quality control and analytical research. We are equipped with
facilities and expertise in the areas of phytochemistry, cell biology,
microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology and preclinical toxicology.
We offer exclusive range of in vitro research services to cut down cost and time.
Number of employees
21

2010
Sector
Bioservices


Sub- Sector

M.Sc. Biotechnology
2009
Location
Dr. Ashok Godavarthi
2010-11
04
03
Ms. Bidri Shruti Ashok

Anti-cancer properties of medicinal
plants
Ms. Usha S

Antimicrobial studies on Lantana
camara aerial parts
02
2011-12
06
Ms. Yerramsetty Sushma Saroja

Evaluation of antioxidant properties of
medicinal plant
06
2012-13
08
02
01
2013-14
08
05
01
2014-15
09
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Feedback
Company: The students were enthusiastic to learn the practical approaches
in R&D. They were actively involved in regular research activities of the
company and even carried out research projects in specified areas. We felt the
candidates benefitted in their technical and communication skills. Along with
the research activities, they were trained in different aspects like research
communications, team work which will help the candidates to become
successful in the present industrial scenario. BITP gives an opportunity to the
students to get the proper practical training along with industrial exposure.
Contact Person
Dr. Ashok Godavarthi
Director- R&D
Radiant Research Services Private Limited
99/A- 8- Main III Phase, Peenya Industrial Area,
Mob: 9964027999, Email: info@radiantresearch.in
RAS Lifesciences Private Limited

www.raslifesciences.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
RAS Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., mainly focuses on molecular biology based
product development and manufacturing. Experience and expertise available
at RAS enables development of novel molecular assays and also aids in
undertaking in contract research projects. With its core competency in the
area of RNA & DNA analysis, RAS has developed various assays based on
PCR and Real Time PCR technologies for diagnosis and monitoring of
various diseases. Our NABL accredited lab is fully equipped with state of the
art infrastructure to offer accurate Molecular Diagnostic services.
2008
Location
200

2011
Number of employees
30

Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology, and M.Sc. Molecular &
Human Genetics

2010-11
09
01
2011-12
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Ras Campus
Trainee at work

Dr RachanaTripathi
Director- R&D
Ms. Kayalvili Ulaganathan

Stability studies of Moloney Murine leukemia Virus reverse
transcriptase
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology companies are not able to hire fresh biotechnology graduates and post graduates due
to gaps in skills of these students from the expectations of the companies. Biotechnology Industrial Training
Programme provides a platform for these students to get the much needed industrial exposure so that they have first
hand information of requirements and expectations of companies. Companies also observe these students and can
select appropriate trainees as employees.
We have been involved with the programme for last few years. We have found the trainees to be good and willing
to acquire hands-on skills. Trainees want to utilise this period to the maximum to further their career goals. We are
imparting training in our R&D, Production and Quality Control wing. The trainees get to understand difference in
academic training imparted in universities and large scale activities carried out in companies. This industrial
exposure helps trainees to arrive at quick decisions and inculcates leadership skills in them. They learn to work in
team and networking with other teams also improves. This holistic training is extremely useful for the trainees.
Processes for implementation of the programme have been simplified by BCIL and disbursement of stipend and
bench fee is made on time. Online feedback system by students and company supervisors as well as submission of
completion report ensures compliance and accountability.
We wish to continue our association with this programme on long term basis.
Contact Person
Dr. M Shesheer Kumar
RAS Lifesciences Private Limited
Plot No:13, 4-7-18/13/2, Raghavendra Nagar, Hyderabad- 500076, Telangana,
Tel: 040-65261562, Mob: 9248037316, Email: shesheer@raslifesciences.com
Rasi Seeds (P) Limited

www.rasiseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited

54,300
Area of activities
Rasi Seeds mainly deals with high yielding cotton lines / hybrids with
bollgard technology for bollworm resistance, high yielding maize hybrids of
different maturity groups, elite rice lines / hybrids with bacterial leaf blight
and blast resistance with high yield, pearl millet hybrids with compact
ear-head and stay green with downy mildew resistance and high yield, high
yielding wheat lines / hybrids with high grain protein and rust resistance,
molecular breeding for agronomically important traits in cotton and rice,
genetic engineering of rice and brinjal for borer resistance, genetic
engineering of bhendi and cotton for virus resistance and diagnosis of viruses.
Number of employees
600

2009
Sector
Agriculture

R&D
1973
Location
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Sub- Sector

M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

2014-15
04
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Trainees getting trained in molecular biology & diagnostics laboratory
Training at bioassay laboratory
Training at tissue culture laboratory
Trainees carrying out inoculation

Dr. M. Saravana Kumar

Head-Biotechnology
Genetic Transformation
Ms. Bhuvaneshwari M
An efficient Agrobacterium mediated genetic transformation
in rice
Dr. P. Durai Kumar

Scientist
Rice Transformation
Mr. Sudheep Gopi

Molecular characterization of transgenic rice using Real
time PCR
Dr. V. Ganesh Kumar

Scientist
RT PCR
Scheme
BIRAC_BIPP
Project
Development of Rice Lines with Broad
Spectrum and Durable Resistance to Bacterial
Leaf Blight and Brown Plant Hopper through
MarkerAssisted Gene Pyramiding
Approach
Year
2015-19
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

420.62
Feedback
Company: BITP helps freshers to gain industrial experience and companies also get opportunity to judge the
performance of trainees and can select suitable candidates for placement. Two Students got trained in our labs last
year. Trainees learnt all basic tissue culture and transformation in rice through Agrobacterium transformation
methods, and quantitative real time PCR analysis in transgenic rice plants and other crops for various traits. They
showed keen interest and dedication in work. The support from BCIL to the students as well as to the company was
perfect. We wish success to the programme and the trainees.
Contact Person
Dr. M. Saravana Kumar
Head Biotechnology
Rasi Seeds Private Limited
Rasi R&D Centre , 269/1B- Cuddalore, Main Road Ammampalayam Post, Attur, Salem-636141,
Tamil Nadu, Tel: 4282329696, Mob: 9944932531, Email: msk@rasiseeds.com
RCC Laboratories India

Private Limited
www.rccltd.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Area of activities
RCC has developed facilities and expertise to perform all aspects of health
and environmental safety testing. We continue to develop new techniques
in line with advances in regulatory thinking and requirements. Our core
capabilities are in: Breeding & Selling of Good quality animals, Toxicology,
Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Microbiology, Pathology, Genetic Toxicology,
Clinical Chemistry for Clinical Trial services

1,100

2012-13
Number of employees
75

Quality Control/Assurance, Toxicology & Animal Studies, Production
Sector
Contract Research Organizations

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics,
M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology,
M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
2005

Sub- Sector
Toxicology & Chemical Testing
2012-13
10
03
2013-14
16
04
02
2014-15
15
Training in ecotoxicology facility
Training in histopathology facility
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Training in genetic toxicology laboratory
Training in inhalation facility


Ms. Kuruva Varalakshmi
Studies on the effects of the test item on aquatic and terrestrial
organisms
Ms. Preeti Agrawal
Toxicity studies (pre-clinical acute toxicity studies in rodents
& non-rodents)
Mr. Naveen Kumar Nemali
QA functioning in a GLP compliant contract research
organization.
Feedback
Company: Our association with BITP is for last few years, but we have observed that processes and procedures
adopted by DBT and BCIL for selection of trainees is fair, transparent and is done in consultation with all stakeholders.
The candidates from BITP are good in subject knowledge and communication skills. Candidates
maintain punctuality in attending the training programme and sincere in learning the practical aspects. They are
cordial to the departmental personnel and show high interest to complete the assigned work in stipulated time by
coordinating with each other as well as with departmental personnel.
During this 6 months, candidates had exposure to the practical aspects and hands on experience related with
experiment/s and practices followed in the industry. This period may be considered to be the induction period about
industry to the candidate but not complete curriculum of industry practices. During this short tenure, candidates
confined to gain experience in any one of instrumentation or had little experience with any one aspect. Hence, training
imparted to the trainees for longer duration may enable the candidate to plan for his/her career goals and help to shape
their career.
Online feedback system for students and supervisors from companies on a monthly basis as well as submission of
completion reports has led to accountability by both the partners and helps in improvement of the programme.
Feedback is taken into consideration for deciding number of trainees for future batches.
This training program is indeed beneficial for the candidates as they get exposed to new areas of technical expertise
and they also get to understand about the principles of GLP. The BITP Program is a mutually beneficial scheme
wherein both, the Organisation and the individual students stand to benefit. Industry gets access to bright and
intelligent students from relevant educational backgrounds, to be trained in the areas of work being done here.
Students, who perform well, grasp the fundamentals and understand the systems, can be a potent source for future
manpower requirements, after completion of training.
We compliment DBT and BCIL for taking this initiative to produce industry ready manpower and would like to be
associated with this important endeavour.
Contact Person
Dr. R. Ravikrishnan
Director
Mr. Sai D Prasad

RCC Laboratories India Private Limited

Genome Valley, Shameerpet, Hyderabad-500078, Telangana,
Tel: 04023480422, Mob: 966180422, Email: prasad.sai@rcclabs.com
Renaissance Biotech Private Limited

www.renaissancebiotech.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Renaissance Biotech Pvt Ltd has been primarily engaged in genetic resources
and its conservation; plant breeding, plant tissue culture, phytochemistry and
plant protection, process and product development and technology transfer.
2009

2011
Location
Patna, Bihar

R&D, Production

37.12

M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Number of employees
12
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Tissue Culture
2011-12
05
01
2012-13
05
04
2013-14
05
Mushroom Spawn stacked
02
01
2014-15
08
08
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Autoclave for media sterilisation
Media preparation laboratory
Mushroom packaging

Mr. Deepak Kumar

Director
Mushroom Production
Ms. Alka Kumari

Production of 200 quintal of sajor-caju mushroom using tissue
culture raised spawn
Dr. Pramod Kr. Singh

Incharge
Mushroom Production
Ms. Priyanka Kumari

Production of 500 quintal of P. florida using tissue culture
raised spawn
Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Production head
Food Processing
Ms. Anupam Apoorva

Comparative study of mushroom production through tissue
culture & mushroom spore raised spawn
Mr. Pritam Kumar

Production of Ganoderma lucidum using saw dust
Mr. Babloo Kumar

Production supervisor
Mushroom Division
Mr. Devbrat Kumar

Comparative analysis of Oyster production using different
substrate
Mr. Faraz Sami

Incharge
Spawn Production
Mr. Rajan Kumar Mishra

Production of Calocybe indicia (Milky Mushroom) in different
stress condition
Mr. Paramjeet Prabhakar
Effect on oyster mushroom production in different stress
condition
Mr. Amresh Kumar
Production of two hundred quintal of Pleurotus eous using
tissue culture raised spawn
Feedback
Company: Its a nice initiative from DBT and BCIL for companies to get the technical hands as per their need.
Students already have good theoretical knowledge, so it becomes easy to mould them as per our need.
Contact Person
Mr. Deepak Kumar
Director
Renaissance Biotech Private Limited
D-88, Police Colony, Anisabad, Patna-800002, Bihar,
Tel: 06122251438, Mob: 9334718849, Email: info@renaissancebiotech.co.in
Rishi Herbal Technologies Private Limited
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Herbs and herbal-based products, Mineral bio fortification, secondary
metabolite production.
2000

2008
Location

R&D

15

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
9
Sector
Agriculture Biotechnology
Sub- Sector
Herbal Extracts
Dr. M. Anuradha
Director- R&D
Ms. Chhavi Badola

Micropropagation and secondary
metabolite production of
selected medicinal plants
2010-11
05
04
04
2011-12
Ms. Sucharita Behera

Micropropagation and secondary
metabolite production of
selected medicinal plants
03
02
01
Feedback
2012-13
2013-14
Company: BITP is very useful program for students to get exposed to

industry and industry to get trained manpower as per their needs. Students
get an opportunity to understand expectations and specific requirements of
industry. They learn inter-personal skills, team work, coordination with other
groups as well as communication skills. Companies can observe performance
of students with reference to their knowledge, aptitude, willingness to work
in industry environment and can accordingly select them as their employees.
We wish to be involved with programme on long term basis.
02
01
01
02
01
2014-15
03
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Contact Person
Dr. S. Balasubramanya
Managing Director
Rishi Herbal Technologies Private Limited
Sy. No. 149, Kommaghatta Sulikere Post Kengeri,
Bangalore-560060, Karnataka, Tel: 080-26762402,
Mob: 9900048833, Email: balu@rishiherbtech.in
Robust Herbals Private Limited

www.robustherbals.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The company is engaged in developing Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDs)
based on natural materials in the area of Anti-Cancer and Respiratory
therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Product Development, Technology
Development and Contract Research in the area of Health Care. Phytochemistry based lead discovery, molecular characterization of plant pathogens.
2010
Location

2014

16

R&D and Production
Number of employees
5

B.E., M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Therapeutic and Diagnostic
2014-15
15
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Laboratory view
Trainee at work
Trainee at work

Dr. Mallesha.H
CEO & Research Director
Therapeutic & Diagnostic applications development
in the field of cancer
Mr. Omkar Shankar Jadyal

Novel extraction method and chemical profiling of potential
medicinal plants : evaluate anticancer activity
Mr. Rahul Kishorrao Ghodchar
Synthesis and preliminary characterization of biodegradable
cyclodextrin based polyrotaxane as a drug carrier
(Cyclodextrin-Pluronic F68)

Scheme
DBT_BIG
Project
Development of bio-friendly contrasting agent
for MRI/MRA applications
Year
2014
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

45
Feedback
Company: As the success of biotech industry is dependent on skilled manpower, hands-on and career-oriented
practical industrial training is essentially required. When value based training along with relevant technical training
is provided to students, there is drastic change in the performance of the students. Our association with BITP is very
recent and we provided training in R&D and production. Trainees requested that there should be one seminar related
to career guidance after completion of industrial training period.
We are happy with the selection process adopted by BCIL as trainees are very good, sincere and hardworking. DBT &
BCIL are doing excellent job in developing industry ready people. Online monthly feedback system by the trainees and
supervisors as well as final feedback and submission of completion report brings in accountability. Feedback can also
be analysed for bringing out further improvement of this programme by incorporating valuable suggestions.We would
like to be associated with this programme and contribute towards this important cause.
Contact Person
Dr. Mallesha. H
CEO & Research Director
Robust Herbals Private Limited
94, 3rd Floor Thirumala Complex, NGEF Layout Nagarabhavi Main Road, Bangalore - 560072,
Karnataka, Tel: 8023186230, Mob: 9845410691, Email: info@robustherbals.com
Robust Materials Technology

Private Limited
www.robustmaterials.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
The company is focused on Biomaterial-based platform technology for
development of bio-functional polymers for imaging and targeted
therapeutics. Focus is on new anticancer formulation and biodegradable
polymer based drug delivery systems.
2008
Location

2011

190

R&D and Production
Number of employees
31

B.E, B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Biomaterials-based polymers
2011-12
08
01
01
2012-13
08
06
01
Laboratory view
2013-14
08
05
01
2014-15
13
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee at work
Trainee experimenting in Laboratory
Trainee experimenting in Laboratory

Dr. Dhananjaya. K
Director
Organic chemistry, drug & drug delivery design
& synthesis, formulation development
Ms. Amrutha. V.C

(Cyclodextrin-Pluronic F68)
Ms. Jaseera Jabbar
(CD-PEG / Liposome)
Ms. Shreya Ranjit
(CD-Pluronic F127/ Liposome)
Feedback
Company: As the success of biotech industry is dependent on skilled manpower, hands-on and career-oriented
practical industrial training is essentially required. BITP is a programme which provides opportunity for fresh
graduates and post graduates for placement in industry for six months. We are happy with the selection process
adopted by BCIL involving experts from academia, research institutions, industries. Students were knowledgable,
sincere and hardworking. While working in industry, students improve their communication skills, understand
importance of documentation of report and regulatory requirements.They get exposure to safety procedures. Students
get flavour of industry requirement and expectations. They also understand difference of academic environment from
industrial scenario.When value based training along with relevant technical training is provided to students, there is
drastic change and improvement in the performance of the students. DBT & BCIL are doing excellent job in
developing industry ready people. It would be better if the training period would be extended from six months to one
year so that they can get more work experience. There should be career guidance programme on completion of the
training programme. Our association with BITP is recent and we would like to continue our relationship on a long
term basis.
Contact Person
Dr. K. R. Ravikumar
CEO & Founder Director
Robust Materials Technology Private Limited
94, 2nd Floor, Thirumala Complex, NGEF Layour Jagarabhavi Main Road, Bangalore- 560072,
Karnataka. Tel: 8023186230, Mob: 9900213898, Email: ravikumar.kr@robustmaterials.com
Royal Life Sciences Private Limited

www.royalgroupinfo.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Instrumental in offering wide range of microbial analysis and R & D services.
Experienced team to conduct various microbial identification processes,
Microbial analysis, Fame Analysis, PLFA (Phospholipid Fatty Acid),
biochemical characterization of microbe and DNA sequencing and related
research services
1996
Location

2012-13

70

R&D, Bioinformatics and Management
Number of employees
15
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Contract R & D services

M.Sc. Environmental Biotechnology, B.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Marine
Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering

2012-13
07
03
02
2013-14
11
03
03
2014-15
12
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Anju Rajan

Research Scientist
Microbiology
Ms. Wasupalli Geeta Kumari

Detection of adulterants and mastitis in milk samples and
major milk fatty acid composition estimation using gas
chromatography
Dr. Aditya
Research Scientist
Probiotics
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme provides a rare opportunity for biotechnology students
by placing them in leading companies for a period of six months. This industrial exposure helps in bridging gaps in
skills of students and making them suitable for employment in companies. At the same time, companies contribute to
training of manpower and use this opportunity to select suitable candidates as their employees.
Our association with this programme is recent and experience is limited to three to four batches. The BITP trainees
have demonstrated reliability and consistency. They were quick to adapt to curriculum and teaching style with ease and
professionalism.
We commend DBT and BCIL for running this programme effectively for the benefit of students and companies.
Contact Person
Dr. Dipender Singh

Managing Director
Dr. Surjit Kaur

CEO
Royal Life Sciences Private Limited

A unit of Royal Group of companies, Plot # 41, Samrat colony, West Marredpally, Secunderabad-500026, Telangana
Tel: 040-27803738, 27703154, 65795687, Mob: 9848616600, Email: surrjit@royalgroupinfo.com
Sai Lara Biotechnologies

www.larabiotek.com
Nature of company
Proprietorship
Area of activities
The company is a leading tissue culture laboratories in India, pioneered in
introducing innovations for producing high-vigor plantlets through tissue
culture. Double haploid plant production and commercialization of various
tissue culture protocols for plants such as banana, teak, fig. etc.
2006
Location

2008

160

R&D
Number of employees
29

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector

2010-11
04
04
02
2011-12
04
04
2012-13
03
Green house
03
01
2013-14
06
01
01
2014-15
06
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Plant Tissue Culture laboratory

Mr. K. B. Rao
Head-Operations
Plant Biotechnology, Microbiology
Ms. Renuka Nagamothu

Studies on hairy root mass propagation by using Daucus carota

1. Deveeka K., Zamare, K., Baburao and Kailash Chandra Samal, In-vitro antibacterial and synergistic effects of
plant extracts and synthetic antibiotic aztreonam against extended bacterial spectrum., International Journal of
Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology, 2013, 6(4), 591-598.
Feedback
Company: DBT Biotech Industrial Training Programme aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia.
It helps industry to train students to a skilled employee suitable for their need. It is a good platform for both students
and industry to understand what academics can offer and industries actual requirement.
We have trained students in plant tissue culture including media preparation, inoculation, sub-culture, hardening of
plants in green house. Our association with the programme is few years and we have retained interested candidates
in our company on completion of the training. We are happy with the selection process as the candidates had sound
theoretical knowledge and were quick learners. They adapted themselves to our needs quickly and improved their
practical skills. We are happy to be associated with this programme and would like to contribute to this important
need of the country.
Contact Person
Ms. M Vyjayanthi
Proprietor
Shop No. D. 62/A, Phase, 1, IDA, Cooperative Industrial Estate, Shapur Nagar, Hyderabad-500055,
Telangana, Mob: 9849359343, 9160881234, Email: lara_labs@yahoo.co.in
Sami Labs Limited

www.samilabs.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sami Labs manufactures and markets Phytonutrients and standardized
herbal extracts, speciality fine chemicals, and organic intermediates used in
the nutritional, pharmaceutical and food industries. Sami Labs also provides
custom manufacturing from lab scale to pilot / semi-commercial scale, and
process development. The company selects ingredients with a long history of
traditional success and conducts clinical research to confirm their efficacy.
Research is the foundation of Samis success
1991
Location
24,889

2007
Number of employees
600

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceutical

M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology, M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology,
M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering

2014-15
04
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Sami Labs campus
Experiments in progress at laboratory

Dr. Sarang Bani

Vice President- Research, Head- Biological R&D
Pharmacology, Drug discovery, Immunology
Ms. Anjaly K S
Evaluation of biological activity of natural products

Scheme
DST_ DPRP
Project
Design and Synthesis of Calebin-A and Novel Calebin-A mimics
with enhanced stability for prevention of neuro-degeneration
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

25 (as Soft Loan)
DST_DPRP
Design and synthesis of novel curcumin analogues and analogues of

curcumin metabolites for the enhancement of bio-availability and for
anticancer applications
75 (as Soft Loan)
DSIR_TDDP
Optimisation and Pilot plant trials towards commercialisation of

standardised colocynthin Extract from the medicinal plant Citrullus
colocynthis
44 (as Soft Loan)
DSIR_TDDP
Process development and Pilot Plant trials towards commercialisation

of two products namely, (1) A pentapeptide with a natural terpenoid
conjugate and (2) Extraction of Pterostilbene from Pterocarpus
marsupium and conversion to Resveratrol
70 (as Soft Loan)
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme is a meaningful programme which provides industrial
exposure to fresh biotechnology students who are looking for career opportunities in biotech industries. The
programme is also well received by the industry as it provides them paid manpower and gives an opportunity to
mould them to suit their requirements. The companies also get time to evaluate performance of trainees and can
select them for suitable placement. We are happy with selection process adopted and got good trainees. Our
association with the programme is few years old. As we have been able to attract funds through number of extramural
projects from a number of funding agencies, we have a strong R&D culture and have involved trainees in our in-house
projects.
Trainees placed in our R&D lab was quick learner, very hard working and focussed. In addition, candidate
demonstrated excellent power of observation, and an ability to work in a team effectively. Candidate learned the
evaluation of anti-oxidant capacity of natural products, the data, thus, obtained was replicable once re-analysed by
the analyst of Biological R&D.
The monthly online feedback system developed by BCIL for students and supervisors from companies is very useful
and has brought in accountability and discipline. We would like our association with the programme to grow in
coming years.
Contact Person
Dr. A. Sivakumar
General Manager- Biotechnology
Sami Labs Limited
19/1 & 19/2, I Main, II Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore- 560058, Karnataka,
Tel: 08028397973/75/78, Email: research@samilabs.com
Samleen Bioengineering
Private Limited
www.samleenbio.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Area of activities
Samleen Bioengineering Pvt. Ltd. are engaged in manufacture and deal with
lab materials, clinical products, dental chairs, dental appliances and machines,
ceramics, cements, rubber, steel metallurgy products and other materials used
in dentistry. These would also include prosthesis in dental/medical fields,
apparatus used in dental and medical procedures, media production
bioreactors, fermentors and glassware preparation.

162.2

2014
Number of employees
20

R&D
Sector
Bioservices

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics
1985
Sub- Sector
Contract Manufacturing
Organization
2014-15
10
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in plant tssue culture laboratory
Discussion session

Ms. Savitha
Scientist
Biochemistry
Mr. Anubhav Sinha

Estimating the time of death by studying the DNA degradation
in labial tissue
Dr. Shubha M C
Scientist
Biochemistry
Ms. Lekha

Neutralization of cysteine proteases from Porphyromonas
gingivalis W83 strain by using plant extracts

Funding Agency
DBT
Project
Study of Indian strain of Porphyromonas
gingivalis - Culture and characterization of
Porphyromonas gingivalis under strict
anaerobic conditions and characterization
of gingipains
Scheme
SBIRI
Fund ( Rs. in lakhs)

27
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Programme is a unique programme initiated by Department of Biotechnology to facilitate creation of talented, industry ready manpower. The programme implemented through Biotechnology
Consortium India Limited selects fresh graduates and post graduates in biotechnology through a two tier selection
process and places them in industries for a period of six months. During the training period, students are exposed
to real life projects in industries and learn practical skills. Their inter-personal skills, communication skills, decision
making ability and networking with other members in the team as well as other divisions improve. Trainees placed in
our R&D lab was quick learner, very hard working and focussed. In addition, candidate demonstrated excellent power
of observation, and an ability to work in a team effectively. Candidate learned the evaluation of anti-oxidant capacity
of natural products, the data, thus, obtained was replicable once re-analysed by the analyst of Biological R&D. This
programme is helpful to all the partners and should be continued.
Contact Person
Dr. C.V. Mohan
Managing Director
Samleen Bioengineering Private Limited
37, Subbarama chetty road basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560004, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-2661110, Mob: 9164168999, Email: samleenbioengineering@gmail.com
Sandor Lifesciences
Private Limited
www.sandorlifesciences.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sandor Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. is a life sciences research company focused on
discovery of biomarkers pertaining to human health and agriculture. We are
a DSIR recognized research centre and an NABL accredited diagnostic
centre for genetic ailments with the most advanced testing menu. Our state
of the art laboratory is a premier Molecular Biology service providing facility
aiding academic and industrial research that requires high-end Proteomics,
Genomics, Cellular Biology and Metabolomics applications
2007
Location
1041.07

2009
Number of employees
70

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics and CRO


2010-11
06
06
05
2011-12
06
03
01
2012-13
06
2013-14
2014-15
Training in biosafety laboratory
Training in cyto genetics facility
Training in proteomics laboratory
03
01
07
03
08
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Jayanthi Undamatla

Consultant Geneticist & Lab Chief
Genetics and Molecular Biology,
Clinical Diagnostics & Research.
Mr. Deepak Bhattacharya

Extraction of genomic DNA from EDTA blood, saliva, FFPE
(Formalin Fixed, Paraffin Embedded tissue), and circulating
nucleic acid from serum, and there quality analysis for further
diagnostic application
Dr. Madhurarekha Ch
Head Proteomics and CDFD Group
Proteomics
Dr. Charita
Associate Scientist
Molecular Cyto Genetics
Mr. M Aravind Kumar
Senior Research Officer - Molecular Biology
Microarray
Ms. P. Ludiya Rani

Development of deletion and duplication analysis for SMN1
gene using Q-PCR
Mr. Abhijeet Subhash Ghadge
Standardization and optimization of nucleic acids for NGS and
microarray applications
Mrs. Radhika
Senior Research Officer - Molecular Biology
Genomics
Mr. V.L. Shiva Shankar
Associate Research Officer
Clinical Genetics
Mrs. Niti Singh
Research Officer
Bioinformatics Division: Genomics Bioinformatics
Scheme
DBT_SBIRI
Project
Cellular Biomarkers of rejection and immunosuppression in
transplantation
Year
2007
ICMR
NTF-IMD on new born screening of congenital hypothyroidism &

congenital adrinal hyperplasia
2007
Feedback
Company: BITP is one of its kind of programme empowering the newly passed out masters and bachelors in the
field of science. This not only helps the students with the experience they need in industry but also helps industries
to have manpower which they can try in their organization and absorb if they feel they can fit in to them. This period
gives the students the wings to fly and time to decide what their interest really is. Overall, it is a mutual benefit
package with a goal to support industrial biology in India.
Our association with Biotech Industrial Training Programme is few years old. Number of trainees provided have
been reduced in recent years. We request DBT to advise BCIL to give us trainees as per our request so that we can
plan better. As we have number of extramural projects, our R&D division is strong and has involved trainees in
in-house projects.
Contact Person
Dr. V L N Raghuram S
R&D head, Molecular Biology
Sandor Lifesciences Private Limited
8-2-326/5, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad M.Corp, Hyderabad- 500034, Telangana,
Tel: 04023357048 Ext: 219, Email: raghu@sandor.co.in
Sangenomics Research Labs

Private Limited
www.sangenebiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Contract research in the field of molecular biology, microbiology, plant tissue
culture. Projects in the field of bioethanol, molecular characterization of
medicinal plants, sea weeds, industrially important microorganisms, marine
biotechnology, micropropagation studies on novel antimicrobial agents from
natural sources, development of molecular markers, plant tissue culture work.
2004
Location
35
Number of employees
11
Sector
Bioservices

Sub- Sector

2010
R&D
M.Sc. Industrial Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics,
M.Sc. Food Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical
Engineering, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology

2010-11
12
02
02
2011-12
27
02
2012-13
14
2013-14
Attending lecture
Students in library
04
01
10
06
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr Prasad M P
Managing Director
Ms. Amrita Gupta

Isolation, production and purification of L-Glutaminase from
Pseudomonas sp
Ms. Divya Viswagopal Nair
Isolation, production and purification of Alkaline Protease
from Pseudomonas sp.
Mr. Intwala Vilish Yogeshkumar
Production and partial purification of L Asparaginase
from E. coli
Mr. Mahesh Madhusudan Deochake
Comparison of molecular typing methods for marine
microbial isolates
Mr. Swaroop Jayand Kumar
Isolation, production and purification of Xylanases from
Bacillus sp.
Feedback
Company: Creating a platform for students to learn hands on, giving firsthand exposure to the industry working,
making them suitable for the industries that look out for skilled personnel. Excellent venture by DBT and BCIL helps
the students and also the industries in creating ready skilled personnel.
We are involving BITP trainees in our in-house projects. We request Biotech Consortium India Limited to provide
trainees as per our request to enable us to plan for their involvement in upcoming in-house projects. We are happy
with the selection of candidates as candidates provided to us were thorough in subject knowledge and were quick
to adapt to our requirements and expectations. We wish this programme and trainees great success.
Contact Person
Dr. Prasad M P
Managing Director
Sangenomics Research Labs Private Limited
16 Second Cross, Krishna Reddy Colony, Old Airport Road, Domlur Layout, Bangalore- 560071,
Karnataka, Tel: 080-65332038, Mob: 9844357929, Email: sangenomics@hotmail.com
Sarvotham Care Limited

www.sarvothamcare.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Sarvotham Care Limited is one of the leading Indian companies
manufacturing a wide range of health care products including pharmaceutical
formulations, nutritional supplements, personal care products, home care
and hospital care products for a host of companies. The operations started
with the manufacture of pharmaceutical liquid orals and expanded into
manufacturing of other pharmaceuticals such as tablets, ointments, creams,
cosmetics, home and health care products.
1996
Location
6100

2014
Number of employees
250

Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceuticals

M.Sc. Food Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology
2014-15
Mr. J. N. G. G. Shankar
Ms. Mesquita Sarah Thomas

Formulation and analytical analysis of
nutraceuticals, confectionary and
beverages under lab trials
05
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Ms. Vartika Singh

Formulation and analytical analysis of
nutraceuticals, confectionary and
beverages under lab trials
Feedback
Company: We have joined the BITP recently. Our experience with the trainees is good as they had sound subject
knowledge, were good listeners and quick learners.They were hardworking, sincere and completed the assigned task
well as per the time schedule. In our view, BITP is a useful programme for trainees as well as trainer companies as it
provides an opportunity to both to understand each others expectations and requirements.
We would like to continue our association with this important programme.
Contact Person
Mr. Bridreth Khokhare
Executive- R&D
Sarvotham Care Limited
1-20-248, Umajay Complex, First Floor, Rasoolpura, Secunderabad- 500003, Telangana,
Tel: 040-66575454, 040-27903226, Mob: 8374406722, Email: bridreth@sarvothamcare.com
SciGenom Labs
www.scigenom.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
SciGenom Labs is a Genomics R&D Services company that provides genomic
sequencing and bioinformatics services to lifescience and healthcare
businesses globally as well as academic and government institutions in India
2009

2012
Location
Kochi, Kerala

R&D

19

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology
Number of employees
84
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
Genomics

2012-13
03
02
01
2014-15
01
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Attending lecture

Dr. Dhinoth Kumar Bangaruswamy

Principal Scientist
Ms. Merina Oliver

Developing an efficient methodology for whole genome
sequencing of RNA virus with undetectable concentration

Scheme
DBT_BIRAC - SBIRI
Project
Development of single tube multigene onco-diagnostic tests for use
with next generation sequencing platforms
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

160
DBT_BIRAC BIPP
High Performance Computing Infrastructure
190
Feedback
Company: BITP is a unique programme which converts fresh biotechnology graduates and post graduates to
industry ready manpower and also provides opportunity for industry to train students and give them industrial
exposure, to evaluate the performance of trainees, to select prospective employees.
Trainees were very keen and enthusiastic in grasping the technology. They performed their duties very sincerely
and satisfactorily. Students grasped high throughput technology of genomics by end of the project. Most striking
quality is the commitment shown by trainee towards work which helps in completing her work with perfection.
We wish this programme and trainees great success.
Contact Person
Mr. Sam Santhosh

CEO & Promoter
Dr. Dhinoth K Bangaruswamy

Principal Scientist
Ms. Alphonsa Jose

Manager HR
SciGenom Labs Private Limited

Plot No. 43A, SDF 3rd Floor, CSEZ, Kakanad, Cochin-682037, Kerala,
Tel: 048-42413399/97, Email: dhinoth.k@scigenom.com
Serum Institute of India Limited

www.seruminstitute.com
Nature of company
Private Limited

2,40,000
Area of activities
Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. is now the worlds largest vaccine
manufacturer by number of doses produced and sold globally (more than
1.3 billion doses) which includes Polio vaccine as well as Diphtheria, Tetanus,
Pertussis, Hib, BCG, r-Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines.
Vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute are accredited by the World
Health Organization, Geneva wand are being used in around 140 countries
across the globe in their national immunization programs, manufacturing
highly specialized lifesaving biologicals like vaccines using cutting edge
genetic and cell based technologies, antisera and other medical specialities.
Number of employees
2,000

2008
Sector
Healthcare

1996
Location
Pune, Maharashtra
Sub- Sector
Vaccine production

B.Tech., M.Sc., M.tech. Biotechnology

2010-11
06
01
2011-12
04
04
2012-13
06
06
Work in progress
01
2013-14
05
04
2014-15
06
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Laboratory view
(source: getty images:bloomberg)
Workers working in laboratory
Worker working in laboratory


Dr. H. K. Malviya
Mr. Pawar Parag Kailas

Challenges in polysaccharide conjugate vaccine production
Dr. Hitesh Malviya

Director
PVC Department
Mr. Mahesh Madhukar Savalsure

GMP (Good Manufacturing practices) aspects in polysaccharide
conjugate vaccine development and production
Dr. S.K. Jana

Additional Director
Ms. Mavinamar Ashwini Paragond

Study on physico-chemical properties of pneumococcal
polysaccharide conjugate
Mr. Onkareshwar Dhanayya Chiwari
Study on physico-chemical properties of pneumococcal
polysaccharide conjugates
Mr. Peddi Srinivas Reddy

Manager - R& D
Ms. Payal Malhari Kakramkar

Meningoccocal polyasaccharide purification & process analysis
Feedback
Company: The Biotech Industrial Training Programme helps fresh students in biotechnology to gain industrial
exposure and is also beneficial for companies as it provides them an opportunity to contribute in training of
manpower. At the same time, companies also benefit as they get paid manpower. Six months duration is sufficient
time for companies to evaluate performance of trainees with reference to their subject knowledge, practical skills,
willingness to work in industry. We have involved trainees in our R&D, Quality Control and Production activities.
Students have been trained in specific safety precautions to be followed, ethical consideration to be kept in mind,
production schedule to be adhered to and the strict quality control measures to be adopted. We have been associated
with BITP for several years and have found trainees to be very good. They are willing to learn new techniques, quickly
adapt and adjust to industry environment.We have retained a few trainees trained by us who were willing to take up a
job in industry.We appreciate initiative taken by DBT for creating industry ready manpower and compliment BCIL for
smooth implementation of the programme.
Contact Person
Mr. Kedar Ambikar
Deputy Manager- HR
Serum Institute of India Limited
212/2- Hadapsar off Soli Poonawalla Road, Behind Aakashwani Centre, Pune- 411028,
Maharashtra, Tel: 020-26602507, Email: kedar.ambikar@seruminstitute.com
SFPL Crop Life Sciences

Private Limited
www.krishidhanseeds.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
They are engaged in production & marketing of speciality plant nutrition
products to meet nutrient needs of agriculture, horticulture, floriculture &
related industries. They work to augment the needs of increased crop
productivity & quality products tolerant to stress conditions
1999
Location
Jalna, Maharashtra

2009-10

2,379

R&D
Number of employees
92

M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Crop Improvement

2010-11
04
02
2011-12
04
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Laboratory view
Workers working in laboratory
Molecular biology laboratory

Dr. Anup Karwa

Director
Life Sciences
Ms. Gauri Ganesh Pawle

Microbial preparation for use as biocontrol agent
Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh
Ms. Gauri Ganesh Pawle

Microbial preparations for use as plant nourishing agent
Ms. Pushpa Motiram Deore
Effect of various parameters on production of calcium
gluconate by using Aspergillus niger.
Feedback
Company: BITP is an excellent training program for the Indian students that offers them applied industrial
experience which becomes integral credential for their scientific career. At the same time, it greatly helps industry to
nurture next generation scientific work force and prepare them for applied science venture and enables scouting of
best talent from academia to industry.
In our view, industrial exposure provides the much needed experience to students in up-scaling of laboratory scale
research to pilot scale and large scale. Students get to learn advanced techniques and operate high end instruments,
an opportunity which they did not get in the university/college. They understand specific requirements of industry
environment such as team work, communication skills, coordination and networking with other groups, discipline
and need to stick to strict time schedules etc. Students are exposed to safety precautions to be taken, requirements
such as confidentiality, secrecy to be maintained, ethical considerations, regulatory requirements and others.We have
been associated with this programme for last five or six years and in line with our expertise and area of
activities, we have preference for M.Tech. students.
We are happy with the trainees provided to us as they were ready to learn and quick to adjust. We would like to
contribute to this programme and create pool of trained, industry ready manpower.
Contact Person
Dr. Anup Karwa
Director - Life Sciences
SFPL Crop Life Science Private Limited
Additional MIDC, Jalna- 431203, Maharashtra,
Mob: 9422721183, Email: anupkarwa@krishidhanseeds.com
Shantha Biotechnics Limited

www.shanthabiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Shantha Biotechnics is the first Indian company to develop, manufacture and
market recombinant human healthcare products. The company is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Sanofi group. Drugs developed by Shantha include
Shanvac-B, Shanferon, Shankinase, Shanpoietin, Shantetra, Shan5, Shan
Hib-Dpt, Shan Hib, and Shantt. Today, Shantha Biotechnics caters to major
international markets including Asia-Pacific, Africa, CIS and Latin America
in addition to international organisations like UNICEF and PAHO.
1993
Location
48,56,800

2008
Number of employees
1331

R&D, Quality Control, Production
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Vaccine Production

M.Sc. Biotechnology
2010-11
2013-14
2014-15
Dr. Vennapusa Rami Reddy
Mr. Sarnendu Bera

Determination of antigen quantity in
vaccines
Dr. Mantena R Raju
Ms. Viriyala Gayatri Valli

Physico-chemical analysis of protein
based vaccines
Dr. Pranjal Jyoti Shnarma
Mr. Atarsingh Kushwah

Determination of aluminium contents
in aluminium hydroxide gel and
adsorbed vaccine (raw material) by
compendial method
Dr. V. Devi Srinath
Ms. Rani Narvariya

Evaluating life cycle of
chromatography matrix by utilizing
bio-analytical tools
04
04
08
08
02
10
10
04
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Feedback
Company: We have been associated with BITP for last few years and have
found BITP trainees to be good and willing to learn. Industrial exposure is
very useful for the fresh students as it changes their outlook.
Contact Person
Mr. M Lachi Reddy
Senior General Manager- Human Resources
Shantha Biotechnics Limited
Medchal Rangareddy, Hyderabad- 501401, Telangana,
Tel: 8418220922, Email: lachireddy.m@shanthabiotech.co.in
Sheel Biotech Limited

www.sheelbiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sheel Biotech Ltd., is an OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001-2008 &
ISO 14001:2004 certified company in the field of tissue culture,
bio-technology, floriculture, green houses, organic adoption & certification
and turnkey projects. The company is managed by experts and professionals
with outstanding knowledge in floriculture, horticulture, agriculture,
biotechnology and green houses. Companys R&D lab is duly recognised by
the DBT, Ministry of Science & Technology.
1991
Location
Delhi
6,600

2014
Number of employees
500

Production, Quality Control/Assurance
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector

M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology, M.Sc. Plant Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology

2014-15
06
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in Plant tissue culture laboratory
Zentedaschia plants
Training in Plant tissue culture laboratory

Dr. L. Shiva Rama Reddy

Project Head
Ms. Jyoti Bhatnagar

Application of plant tissue culture in horticulture development
Mr. Naushad Ahmad

Study on variations in tissue culture propagated Gerbera plants
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Programme is a useful programme for students as well as companies.
Fresh graduate and post graduate students get rare opportunity of placement in leading biotech industries for six
months and this industrial exposure helps clear their doubts, misconceptions and making correct career decisions.
They get to understand differences in academic and industrial environment and whether they have aptitude to work
in industry. At the same time, industry is able to contribute to trained manpower needs and evaluate performance of
trainees as well as their suitability as future employees.
We are happy with selection process adopted by BCIL, as trainees were sincere, committed and quick learners. They
were willing to adapt and adjust to our expectations and requirements. We trained them in our tissue culture unit on
media preparation, sterilisation, inoculation, sub-culture, hardening of tissue cultured plants. Students were exposed
to economic viability considerations and need to bring down per plant cost, so as to ensure profitability.
We have recently initiated our involvement in the programme and would like this association to grow. We wish the
programme and trainees a great success.
Contact Person
Dr. L. Shiva Rama Reddy
Project Head
Sheel Biotech Limited
RZ-2705/30, Main Jagdamba Road, Tughlakabad Extn., New Delhi - 110019
Tel: 01129994445, Fax: 01129993450 , Email: team@sheelbiotech.com
Shodhaka Life Sciences

Private Limited
www.shodhaka.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Services in areas of NGS and microarray data analysis, biocuration,
custom-designing databases & software, biomarker discovery by
in-silico approaches
2008

2010
Location

Bioinformatics

26

B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology,
M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Number of employees
10
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
Drug discovery
2010-11
08
05
02
2011-12
06
03
2012-13
10
Trainees getting trained in computer laboratory
04
2013-14
16
02
01
2014-15
19
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees attending inter-action session

Dr. Kshitish Acharya

Chief Scientific Officer &Founder Director
Molecular Biology, Genomics, Transcriptomics,
Bioinformatics & Data Analysis.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Maurya

Role of non-coding RNAs in breast cancer
Mr. Sunit Das

Regulation at the promoter and gene expression study in
lung cancer
Feedback
Company: Our association with BITP is a few years only. Conceptually, this programme is very good as it is
expected to benefit trainees as well as companies. Generally, fresh UG and PG biotech degree holders find it very
difficult to gain entry in biotech companies and this programme facilitates their placement for training . Industrial
exposure changes the outlook of students and helps them in taking correct career decision. However, certain inherent
deficiencies have been noted by us:
1. Weakness in fundamental concepts renders the advanced training ineffective to most trainees: Most students are
weak in their understanding of fundamental concepts in biochemistry, genetics, and cell and molecular biology. This
has been addressed by us to the extent possible at the cost of main training and actual work. But, we believe that it
is this extra attention paid by us to the training/teaching from basics, most interns eventually have found jobs with
ease. [In many cases, they have preferred joining a different company that could make a better financial offer to them
than our humble growing company, and we have always facilitated their smooth transition into new jobs. The training
program has also helped us to carry forward our research projects to some extent]
2. Another common problem with most trainees is that they do not want to take up any work other than research.
For example, marketing and administrative assistance in biotech companies, particularly startups, can provide a great
deal of required training to youngsters, and enhance their overall employability. May be an overall career counseling
and orientation for the internship/training can help them. The founder director of Shodhaka has been personally
very passionate about career counseling for students, and organized many courses tow+C13ards this. After developing a training program (14 months) and placing the students with 95% success rate across 8 batches, he has obtained
deeper insight into the employability traits in the biotech sector. He, and our organization, will be more than happy
to share our knowledge and/or contribute in organizing the suggested orientation/career counseling sessions in the
beginning of each cycle of BCIL training.
We feel brainstorming session of all participating companies with few experts from academia would greatly help in
evolving modified version of BITP.
Contact Person
Ms. Mangala KM
Admn. Officer
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Biotech Park, Electronics City, Phase I, Bengaluru-560100, Karnataka,
Tel: 08065316565, Mob: 98444 70060, Email: shodhakals@ibab.ac.in
Shreedhar Bhats Laboratory

www.sblbiotech.in
Nature of company
Proprietorship
Area of activities
Molecular Biology and Plant Tissue Culture. R&D unit deals with
Agrobacterium mediated transformation, biodegradation and regeneration
system standardization.
2003

2014
Location

R&D

37.64

B.E, M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
18
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Plant Tissue culture
2014-15
10
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees in tissue culture laboratory
Trainee working in tissue culture laboratory
Extra-mural funding
received by the company
Received funds in the form

of subsidy under Agri-Clinics
and Agri-Business AC & ABC)
scheme.
Ms. Vanishree S Rathod

Molecular Biology
Feedback
Contact Person
Company: Trainees were

very good in project work and
had positive attitude towards
research and development.
BITP gives opportunity for
students to understand
industry expectations and
companies can select good
students.
Mr. Akshay Uttarkar

Identification of Polymorphism by ]
DNA fingerprinting using RAPD
in Chilli
Mr. Shreedhar G. Bhat

Proprietor
No. 2456, 9th Main road, 17th E Cross, Banashankari
II stage, Bangalore - 560070, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-26765402, Mob: 98454 55048,
Email: sbl_g2006@yahoo.co.in
Skanda Life Sciences Private Limited

www.skandalifesciences.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Skanda Life Sciences Pvt Ltd is carrying out Research and Development in
the areas of Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Natural Products, Chemistry
and Custom Synthesis. Mainly deals in isolation and characterization of
bioactives from folklore medicinal plants for antidiabetic activity. Design
synthesis and characterization of novel gamma secretase inhibitors for
amelioration of diabetic nephropathy. Isolation and Characterization of novel
anticancer bioactives from medicinal plants against TRAIL resistant prostate
cancer. Isolation and molecular characterization of bioactives against
HPV 16 HPV 18 oncoproteins as therapeutic target for cervical cancer
2013
Location
10

2014
Number of employees
15

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Drug Discovery

M.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Molecular biology and Biotechnology
B.E Biotechnology

2014-15
10
01
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Anand Sreenivasan

Head, R&D
Drug Discovery, Analytical Chemistry,
Molecular Diagnostic
Ms. Beauty Singha

Pharmacological evaluation of selected medicinal plants from
Assam for anticancer and antidiabetic Activity
Feedback
Company: BITP is a useful programme and involves industry in training industry ready manpower. Trainees also
understand difference in academic and industry environment as well as their expectations and requirements.
Trainer companies have an opportunity to contribute and train students to suit the requirements of industry. They
also get chance to evaluate the performance of trainees with respect to theoretical subject knowledge, practical skills,
handling of equipment, willingness to join job in industry etc. Our association with BITP is recent and experience is
limited. We had requested for ten trainees but were given only one. We request that companies should be provided
with trainees as per their request and time schedule so that they can plan better and involve trainees in in-house projects
which are time bound.We would like to be involved with BITP in future.
Contact Person
Dr. Yogisha S
Founder & Director
Skanda Life sciences Private Limited
Sri Shaila Bramara Complex, Srigandha Kaval Nagarbhavi-SunkadaKatte link road, Bangalore560091, Karnataka, Tel: 84510498, Mob: 9632280882, Email: info@skandalifesciences.com
SkyQuest Technology
Consulting Private Limited
www.skyquestt.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
SkyQuest is a Global IP Focused Management Consulting Group focused on
technologies and assets. We provide access to technologies and markets
across sectors viz. agritech, cleantech, life sciences, nanotech as well as
information & communication technology. We work closely with innovators,
inventors, innovation seekers, entrepreneurs, companies and government
agencies towards leveraging external sources of R&D and capitalizing on
market opportunities. We help in optimizing the economic potential of their
intellectual assets.
2006
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
134

2014
Number of employees
50

Sector
IPR
Sub- Sector
IPR management

M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology and
M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
2014-15
Ms. Neha Jhala

Associate VP- Operations
06
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Ms. Manika Sharma

Market Research & Technology
Landscaping
Feedback
Company: BITP is a meaningful programme which helps freshers in
biotechnology to find placement in industries and companies to find
suitable trainees for employment. Our association with BITP is recent and our
experience is limited to only one trainee. As a consultancy firm, we
help our customers in attracting funding and capitalising on market
opportunities. We trained the trainee in market research and technology. We
have observed that biotechnology students are not very keen to take up marketing field for job. Our association with BITP is recent and our experience
is limited to one trainee. As we are a consultancy firm and associate with our
clients to optimise economic potential of their assets. We provided training in
market research and technology landscaping. However, we felt that students
are not interested in marketing and related jobs and prefer R&D. Counselling
of students and creation of awareness about technology based marketing and
tremendous opportunities available would benefit students immensely.
Contact Person
Ms. Neha Jhala
Associate VP - Operations
SkyQuest Technology Consulting Private Limited
B-501, Krishna Complex, Opp. Rajpath Club, Off S.G. Highway, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad- 380054,
Gujarat, Mob: 7940054110, Email: neha.jhala@skyquestt.com
Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies

www.srbiotech.co.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies provides various training programs, short
term projects, research and consultancy services in biotechnology. Strive to
establish a number of applications in stem cell based therapeutics
2000

2009
Location

R&D

10

Number of employees
4
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Stem Cell Reseach
2010-11
10
09
01
2011-12
30
05
01
2012-13
15
02
2013-14
10
03
2014-15
10
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Shalini Prabhu
Mr. Baratam Sandeep Kumar

Studying mRNA expression patterns during adult stem
cell differentiation
Dr. Vereesh N
Ms. Poornima Prakash

Testing the anti-cancer activity of Curcumin for the
preparation of transdermal patches
Dr. Jyothsna. Rao

Research Director
Cell biology, Stem Cell Biology
Ms. Pyanu Chaudhary

Evaluation of pluripotency markers in cord-derived stem cells
Mr. Vishal Bhutekar
Ms. Vindhya Chandrashekar
Ms. Ankita Umrao
Cell culture techniques and their manipulations
Ms. Akhila C P
Cell culture techniques and their manipulations
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme is an important programme which provides industrial
exposure to fresh biotechnology students and industries also get an opportunity to create pool of trained manpower.
Companies can judge the performance of trainees and check their subject knowledge, hands-on skills, personality
traits such as willingness to learn, ability to adapt and adjust, quick decision making, communication skills and
team work.
We are happy with selection process adopted by BCIL for selection of trainees as trainees allotted to us were
knowledgeable, quick learners and willing to adjust as per our specific requirements. Our association with BITP
dates back to a few years. In the last few years, we have observed that number of trainees allotted to us has been
drastically reduced. When BCIL is seeking requisition for trainees, number of trainees allotted should be as per
numbers sought and if BCIL is unable to meet the demand, upper ceiling on number of trainees should be fixed and
company should be informed in advance so that they can plan accordingly.
We are satisfied with smooth implementation of the programme by BCIL and team is very quick to respond to
specific queries. Disbursement process is simple and on time. Online feedback system by students and supervisors
has ensured communication and suggestions for future improvement as well as to resolve any difficulties.
We have absorbed few trainees on our rolls on completion of training. We wish to be involved in future in this
important programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Jyothsna Rao
Research Director
117 Venkateshwara Nagar, Jakku post, Bangalore - 560064, Karnataka,
Mob: 9620252285/ 9620252285 , Email: srbiotechnology@gmail.com
Sristi Agro Biotech

Private Limited
www.sristibiotech.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sristi Agro Biotech Pvt Ltd, a company incorporated for setting up of a tissue
culture production unit, vermicomposting , biofertilizer production, green
house cultivation and plantations. Company produces disease free plants,
tissue culture products like Grand nine (G9) banana, tissue culture bamboo,
foliages and orchids
2007
Location
Howrah, West Bengal

2014

95

R&D, Production
Number of employees
35

Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Tissue Culture
2010-11
10
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Sristi Agro Biotech campus view
View of plant tissue culture laboratory

Mr. Snehasis Koley

Technical Director
R&D in commercialization of Tissue Culture Plants
Mr. Suhasini Laha

Tissue culture of Dendrobium sp.
Dr. Riya Mitra

R&D Executive
Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory
Ms. Payel Deb
Chemical Engineer
Mr. Samaresh Mondal
Chemical Engineer
Scheme
NHB for Unit II
Project
Commercialization of Tissue Culture Crops
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

40
DBT_BITP
Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Development Programme (under

BITP) & BITP Grant for Running the Program
40
Financial Institution,
Bank of India
Crop science Project
70
Bank of India
Plant Tissue Culture Project
132
NHB for Unit II
Plant Tissue Culture Project
40
Other funding
resources
Misc. Projects
40
Feedback
Company: BITP is creating opportunities for students in industry as well as for companies to train candidates
suitable for industry requirement, reducing the gap between the industry and Academia. Our association with
BITP is limited to one year with one trainee.
As a tissue culture company, we are commercially producing a number of plants. We have been able to attract
extramural grants from a number of funding agencies and our R&D wing is very strong. We requested for ten
trainees and were provided only one. It is felt that the number of trainees provided should be in relation to numbers
sought and if BCIL is unable to provide, the same must be informed to companies well in time so that they can plan
accordingly. BITP is an important programme and we would like to continue our association with it.
Contact Person
Mr. Snehasis Koley

Technical Director
Ms.Paramita Koley Chowdhury
Sristi Agro Biotech Private Limited

NH-6 Dhulagori Chowrasta, Howrah-711302, West Bengal,
Tel: 0332679260, Mob: 9830977730, Email: info@sristibiotech.com
SRL Limited
www.srlworld.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
SRL Diagnostics is a leading and reputed pathology lab network. They are the
only pathology lab network in India to have 11 Reference Labs, 4 Centers of
Excellence and 273* Network Laboratories with a footprint spanning over
6700 Collection Points. They offer more than 3500 tests, using the most
advanced state-of-the-art technology supported by our highly skilled
personnel. Today, SRL is conducting more than 1.00 lakh tests in a day,
ranging from simple to high-end tests
1995
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra
7,45,97

2009
Number of employees
6043

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics

M.Sc. Biotechnology

2012-13
06
01
2013-14
04
04
01
2014-15
05
02
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. Swarna Mandwa

Head
Cytogenetic
Ms. Vaishnavi Raman

TMPRSS2 and ERG translocation in prostate cancer:
Frequency, Clinical correlation, Association study
Dr. Firoz Ahmad

Research Scientist
R&D
Ms. Kirti Anil Sawant

Molecular evaluation of genetic variants in RNASEL gene in
Indian high-risk Prostate Cancer patients
Dr. Aparna Bhanushali

Research Scientist
R&D
Dr. Viral Vadwai
Research Scientist
R&D
Feedback
Company: BITP is a unique programme resulting in trained manpower suitable for biotech industry. The
programme also provides an opportunity to the trainer companies to contribute to trained manpower needs of
biotech industry and judge them for their performance so that they can be selected as prospective employees.
Company expressed satisfaction with the trainees as they were quick learners, sincere and hardworking. They were
able to bring out two publications.
We have been associated with BITP for last few years and have involved trainees in our in-house projects on prostate
cancer. We have also retained few trainees as our employees. We strongly feel that this programme should be continued for the benefit of students and companies.
Contact Person
Dr. B.R. Das
President-Research & Innovation
SRL Limited
Mentor-Molecular Pathology and Clinical Research Services, Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400062,
Maharashtra, Tel: 02267801208 /1314, Mob: 9820227743, Email: brdas@srl.in
Sugen Life Sciences

Private Limited
www.sugenlife.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sugen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. (SLS) is a Contract Research Organization with
key focus on Pre-Clinical safety efficacy, toxicology testing and clinical
services to biopharma industries. All studies are conducted in accordance
with the requirements of the national and international regulatory guidelines
like OECD, Schedule Y, FDA, EPA, ICH-GCP
2006
Location
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

2008

55

Toxicology & Animal Studies
Number of employees
25

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
CRO
2010-11
15
08
2011-12
24
02
2013-14
10
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees

Dr. K. Jagadeeswara Reddy

Senior Scientist
Toxicology
Ms. G. Thejaswi
Effective combination of plant extracts on carragenan induced
inflammation in rat
Ms. C. Shanmuga Reddy

Animal models of disease
Ms. S.Mamatha
Clinical Chemistry
Scheme
DBT_SBIRI
Project
Wound healing efficacy of novel formulation SLS-03:
Pre-clinical studies
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

43
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme is a useful programme meant to promote academia
industry interaction. Fresh biotechnology students coming out of Indian universities and affiliated colleges are placed
in leading biotechnology companies for a period of six months. This exposure and counselling offered to the candidates helps them to take correct career decisions according to their aptitude. Simultaneously, industries help in
creating manpower suited to their needs with financial support from the Department of Biotechnology. The training
period is also handy to evaluate the performance of trainees and select willing, suitable candidates for jobs in trainer
companies or in other companies in allied fields with similar requirements.
The candidates chosen for BITP training showed highest level of enthusiasm and were very responsible. Some of them
did not know many practical aspects of trying to work independently to prepare a solution/ reagents. However, they
tried to learn those skills while working with us. Improved communication and presentation abilities. All of them
completed a project under the guidance of our scientific staff.
We have been participating in imparting training to BITP trainees for last several years and have found this programme to be very good to trainees as well as companies. We request BCIL to provide trainees as per request by the
companies as we have been provided very few trainees as compared to the numbers requested. We appreciate prompt
response and smooth implementation of the programme by BCIL.
Contact Person
Dr. C. Damodar Reddy
CEO
Sugen Life Sciences Private Limited
# 4/86, S. V. Nagar, Perumalla palli (post), Near Srinivasa Mangapuram, Tirupati- 517505,
Andhra Pradesh, Tel: 08772276118, Email: cdr@sugenlife.com
Sun Agrigenetics Private Limited

www.sunagri.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Sun Agrigenetics Pvt. Ltd. (SAPL) undertakes research projects for
developing protocols for micropropagation, anther culture, cell and
protoplast cultures. SAPL has a large micropropagation facility to undertake
contract micropropagation and delivers plants within acceptable time frame
and at competitive rates
2000
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat

2003

145

Production, R&D
Number of employees
35

B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector
Tissue Culture
2010-11
05
2011-12
05
05
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Trainees interacting with supervisor

Dr. Prashant Bhatt
Ms. Leelavathi Chandran

Techno commercial feasibility of micropropagated banana in
Cauvery delta Region of Tamil Nadu
Mr. Mayuresh Amrale
Production of organic manure from agro industrial and
horticultural wastes
Dr Daksha P. Bhatt
Technical Director
Plant Biotechnology
Ms. P. Shobana
Standardization of establishment of locally collected
species
Ms. Nathiya M
Standardization of techniques of quality control
Ms. Rachana Shaileshkumar Shah
Plant tissue culture and Molecular biology

Scheme
BIRAC_SBIRI
Project
Development of commercial micropropagation technology of date
palm of India
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

86
BIRAC_SBIRI
Development of commercial scale micropropagation technology of

red sandalwood in India
62.08
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme is a highly beneficial programme for freshers who have
obtained biotechnology degrees and are looking for jobs in industry. Students are placed in leading companies and
are given exposure in handling high end equipments as well as latest and sophisticated techniques. First hand
experience in industry empowers these students and helps them in arriving at well informed, correct career choices.
The trainer companies are also able to contribute in shaping the career of fresh students and create a pool of
industry worthy manpower. The training period can be used to check the suitability of trainees as future employees.
Our association with the programme is more than ten years and we have involved trainees in our R&D, production
departments. In past years, we had excellent candidates many of whom were offered job in company. Programme is
extremely useful to trainees as well as company as it helps in bridging skill gaps. We would like to be associated with
the programme in future.
Contact Person
Dr Daksha P. Bhatt
Technical Director -Plant Biotechnology
Sun Agrigenetics Private Limited
2nd floor, Reign Plaza, Gotri Road, Vadodara-390021, Gujarat,
Tel: 02652322138, Email: sunagri@gmail.com
Syngene International Limited

www.syngeneintl.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Integrated drug discovery and development include capability in medicinal
chemistry, biology, in vivo pharmacology, toxicology, custom synthesis,
process R&D, cGMP manufacturing, formulation and analytical development
along with clinical development services. Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology,
Agrochemicals, Nutrition, Animal Health, etc.
1997
Location

2014

70,700

R&D, Bioethics, Toxicology & Animal Studies, Quality Control/Assurance,
Clinical trials/Contract Manufacturing and Production
Number of employees
2500
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
Custom research and
Manufacturing Organization

B.E., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology, M.V.Sc Animal Biotechnology,
M.Sc. Food Biotechnology, M.Tech Bio-process Technology,
M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering and

2014-15
25
17
07
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Formulation development
Biology R&D laboratory

Dr. Selvakumar U
Lead Investigator
Mr. Abhishek Kumar
Cloning and expression of proteins
Ms. Aesha P Dalal
Purification of therapeutic proteins from inclusion
bodies on pilot scale
Ms. Tapadia Mrunmai Radhesham

Evaluation of continuous chromatography for capture
step in downstream processing
Ms. Debayani Chakraborty
Sampling analysis at quality control microbiology
Mr. Maddi Chaitanya

Purification and characterization of monoclonal
antibodies
Ms. Kungulwar Shruti Bhanudas

Gene expression quantization by western blotting and
quantitative real time polymerized chain reaction
Ms. Ankita Yadav

Detailed study of biologics manufacturing operations &
systems
Ms. Parneeta Chaudhary

Studies for improving soluble expression of recombinant
proteins
Mr. Jalees Ahmad

systems
Ms. Prayag. P
Recombinant E.coli expressed inclusion bodies:
Refolding, purification and characterization
Ms. Surabhi
systems
Mr. Rukendra Kumar Singh

Characterization of therapeutic protein
Ms. Carvalho Carol Vincent

Polishing of proteins A elute of monoclonal antibodies
using Factrogel TMAE resin chromatography
Ms. Nivedita Rai
Monoclonal antibody purification by protein A affinity
chromatography
Ms. Saloni Gupta

Advance analysis of proteins
Ms. Srajan Kapoor
Repeat dose dermal toxicity study in rats
Ms. Upasna Sharma
Sampling and analysis in quality control microbiology
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training programme is mutually beneficial programme for fresh biotechnology candidates as well as companies looking to hire trained manpower. Our association with BITP is new and our
experience is limited to one batch of students. Although we requested for twenty five trainees, we were provided only
seventeen trainees. Out of seventeen trainees, we have retained seven trainees on our company rolls.
It is good programme. we found the students apt in technical information and the keen nature of the students to take
interest in the projects was a plus point. Some of them had poor communication skills which is important in the
industry to grow. Internally, trainers we provide training to the students on the same. We have hired multiple trainees
as employees from last batch of trainees.
We would like to be involved in this programme in coming years also. We are happy with smooth implementation of
scheme and timely release of funds by BCIL.
Contact Person
Ms. Dola Mukherjee
Head Human Resource
Syngene International Limited
Plot No.2 & 3, Bommasandra IV Phase, Jigani Link Road, Bangalore - 560099, Karnataka,
Tel: 080-2808541, Mob: 9986396758, Email: Christina.Jacob@syngeneintl.com
Synkromax Biotech
Private Limited
www.smbpl.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Synkromax is engaged in manufacturing of enzymes for textile, leather, food,
feed, tea, pharma, detergent, pulp & paper, brewery and distillery Industries.
In addition to enzymes, Synkromax is manufacturing textile and leather
auxiliaries and agri products, such as, plant growth promoter and super
spreading agent
2009
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2012

2,000

Bioethics, IPR
Number of employees
80

Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
2012-13
10
02
01
2013-14
06
04
02
2014-15
06
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. S Narendar Sivaswamy

Director (Technical)
Bioprocessing / Enzymology
Mr. Ambakam Prudhvi Raj

Phytochemical, physico-chemical analysis and minimum
inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Eclipta alba
Ms S Abirami
Asst Manager (R&D)
Bioprocessing /Enzymology
Ms. Vandana Chandrasekar

Microbial degradation of textile dyes
Ms. Nivedita.T
Screening for production of polyunsaturated fatty from fungi
Mr. K. Rupesh
Standardization of enzyme assay protocols
Ms. B Shruthi
Screening and optimization of pectinase production
Ms. Soumya S. Dharan
Isolation and characterization of endophytes from medicinal
plants and screening for its antimicrobial and enzymatic activity
Ms. Saranya
Scale up studies on probiotic production
Feedback
Company: BITP is a bridge between the academy and industry. It is really an innovative concept and beneficial for
both the biotech students and the industry. We have been getting BITP trainees for last few years. We get good trainees
who have sound subject knowledge and after acquiring practical skills, they are better positioned to take up research in
universities as well as companies. We are offering training to them in our R&D and production divisions and additional exposure to bio-ethics and regulatory requirements, patenting is also provided to the trainees. This training
empowers the candidates and helps them in making correct career decisions. We also utilise this training period and
check the suitability of trainees in relation to our job requirements. We have offered jobs to a few candidates from the
earlier batches. In our view, this programme should be strengthened and continued.
Contact Person
Mr C V Seshadri
Managing Director
Mr V Subramanian
Director
Synkromax Biotech Private Limited

118- First Floor, Kundrathur, Main Road MS Nagar Porur, Chennai-600116, Tamil Nadu,
Tel: 0446458840, Email: cvseshadri@yahoo.com; subbu@smbpl.com
T Stanes & Company Limited

www.tstanes.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Stanes is a large business house from peninsular India, engaged in manufacturing
and marketing, encompassing a diverse range of activities that includes organic
fertilizer, micronutrients, bio-fertilizers, botanical pesticides, microbial
insecticides, microbial fungicides, microbial nematicides anti-transpirants,
immunomodulators and seeds etc.
1910
Location

2008

Rs. 24,580

Number of employees
617

B.E., M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Agri-Biotechnology and B. Tech., M.Sc.
Industrial Biotechnology,
Sector
Bio-Agri
Sub- Sector
Bio Fertilizer & Bio Pesticides

2010-11
09
09
2011-12
08
08
03
2012-13
05
04
03
2013-14
08
05
01
2014-15
05
05
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Laboratory view
Work in progress
Laboratory view


Dr. N. V. Murugesan
Mr. A Selvaraj
Mr. K. Sengali Ragunath
Studies on the submerged fermentation of Metarhizium anisopliae

with medium amendments
Ms. Archana Nair M

Study on the submerged fermentation of Beauveria bassiana with
medium amendments
Mr. Mughun Dev A

Studies on the production of secondary metabolites by plant
growth promoting bacteria (Pseudomonas fluorescens) and its
evaluation on plant disease control and growth promotion
Ms. Pratibha Narayanan

Screening and Isolation of potential microbe for the pilot level
production of Biosurfactants and Optimisation of economic
media for the growth of entamopathogenic fungi, Paecilomyces
lilacinus
Mr. Selva Ganesh R
Production of secondary metabolites from Actinomycetes against

plant pathogens
Feedback
Company: BITP is a programme which is beneficial to trainees as well as trainer companies. Students coming
out of universities are placed in industries for a period of 6 months. Students get exposure to high end instruments,
sophisticated techniques and work on real life projects operational in industries. At the same time, companies get an
opportunity to evaluate the performance of trainees for their knowledge, practical skills, aptitude and willingness to
work in industry. Thus, they can select suitable trainees as their employees.We appreciate initiative taken by DBT to
create industry ready manpower.
Contact Person
Dr. S. Marimuthu
Associate Vice President- (R&D: Agri)
T Stanes Company Limited
8/23-24 Race Course Road, Coimbatore- 641018, Tamil Nadu,

Tel: 042-22221514, Mob: 8489901053, Email: tscrc@t-stanes.com, drsm@t-stanes.com
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Tapadia diagnostic Centre aims to fulfill unmet diagnostic needs to support
clinician in diagnosis by providing Laboratory Medicine pathology and
Genetics Molecular Diagnostics.
1990

2010
Location

R&D

-

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
100
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostics
2010-11
Dr.Gita Sharma
R&D Director
01
01
01
Mr. Tota Pedda Mantraiah

Diagnosis of Thyroid Dysfunction and
its clinical efficacy
Feedback
2011-12
03
03
01
2012-13
04
04
01
2013-14
03
02
01
2014-15
05
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Company: Our involvement with BITP began in 2010. In our view, this
is a unique programme meant to benefit freshers in biotechnology and
companies. We are happy with trainees as they had good subject knowledge,
willingly adapted to our specific requirements. This industrial exposure
helped them to gain first hand information about work culture and industrial
environment. Students take career decision keeping in mind salary structure,
nature of work, opportunity for growth, etc.
Most students think they should be doing high end molecular biology and
Ph.D. Need to be more aware of job markets. Counseling of students prior to
training would be useful.
We did not face any difficulties in fund release and appreciate online feedback system for trainees and supervisors as it helped in improving discipline.
We would like to be involved with this programme in coming years.
Contact Person
Dr. Gita Sharma
Director- R&D
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre Private Limited
1/7, 1072 A, Opp Saptagiri Theatre, RTC X Roads,
Hyderabad- 500020, Telangana, Tel: 040-64544385,
Email: gitasharma2148@gmail.com
Technology Based Incubator

www.udsctbi.org
Nature of company
Other

44
Area of activities
At TBI, ideas and innovations are nurtured in a holistic view along
with the incubation of juvenile technologies into commercially feasible
ventures. TBI shall provide a unique interface for academic and industry
wherein the laboratory scale research can be converted into pilot scale
processes. Product development shall also form an important part of this
TBI. State of the art technical and incubation facilities have been developed
in different area of industrial microbiology and biotechnology which will
help incubatees in developing newer innovation and ideas into feasible
technologies and their subsequent commercialization.
Number of employees
200

2012
Sector

R&D, IPR, Production
2009
Location
Delhi
Sub- Sector
Bioprocess

M.Sc., M. Tech. Industrial Biotechnology, B.Tech., M.Sc. Biotechnology

2012-13
40
03
2013-14
15
05
2014-15
25
06
Work in progress
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Bioreactor laboratory

Dr. Saurabh Saran
Ms. Anjali Garg

Optimization of culture conditions to increase the yield of fatty
acids from Oleaginous microorganism Rhodosporidium Sp. for
biodiesel production
Ms. Garima Kudeshiya
Isolation, screening, production of oil (fatty acids)from
oleaginous yeast Rhodosporidium Species
Mr. Mohd. Rizwan
Screening, isolation and enhancement of production
alkaline protease form Bacillus sp isolated from soil
Mr. Ritesh Kumar Rai
Isolation, screening, characterization and optimization of the
conditions for the production of microbial L-asparaginase
Ms. Samreen Fatima
Isolation, screening and process optimization of proteases
from Bacillus sp.
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial Training Programme is a unique programme initiated by DBT to facilitate creation
of talented, industry ready manpower. The programme implemented through Biotechnology Consortium India
Limited selects fresh graduates and post graduates in biotechnology through a two tier selection process and places
them in industries for a period of six months. During the training period, students are exposed to real life projects in
industries and learn practical skills. Their inter-personal skills, communication skills, decision making ability and
networking with other members in the team as well as other divisions improve. We were happy with the trainees
provided as they were sincere, committed and willing to learn. They quickly adapt and adjust to expectations and
requirements of industry. Similarly, industries can select their prospective employees from trainees who are suitable
for them. This programme is helpful to all the partners and should be continued.
Contact Person
Dr. R. K. Saxena
Chief Coordinator
University Of Delhi, South Campus Benito Juarez Road, Delhi-110021,
Tel: 011-24116559, Mob: 9972551810, Email: rksmicro@yahoo.co.in
Tectona Biotech Resource Centre

www.tectonabiotech.org
Nature of company
Other
Area of activities
TBRC is a well known name in Odisha in the field of plant biotechnology,
agriculture and food biotechnology, biotechnology and genomics, plant
tissue culture techniques , micro propagation, regeneration of plants,
biotechnology and environment biotechnology and intellectual property
rights, entrepreneurship, to encourage profitable solution in commercializing
in the field of Horticulture, Plantation Crops, Floriculture, Agriculture,
Forestry and Environment
2004
Location
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
47

2005
Number of employees
17

R&D
Sector
Agriculture
Sub- Sector

M.Sc. Biotechnology

2010-11
30
09
04
27
2011-12
11
02
2012-13
21
10
03
2013-14
21
12
04
2014-15
26
09
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Dr. S.L .Sahoo

Senior Scientist
Plant Tissue Culture, Molecular Biology
& Molecular Biochemistry
Ms. Sanghamitra Pradhan

In vitro micro propagation of Fragaria x ananassa
(Strawberry plants)
Ms. Sabyasachi Mohanty

Bioinformatics
Ms. Anjana Bhagat
Microbiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mr. P.B.K.Mishra
Bioinformatics, Microbiology
Dr. S.K.Mishra
Director
Plant Tissue Culture Technology
Dr S. K Mishra
Senior Advertiser
Health and Environment
Ms. Varsha Padhii

Rapid in vitro propagation of Mentha piperita, a valuable
aromatic plant
Ms. Neha Kumari
Orissa analysis of heavy metal stress on morphological and
biochemical status of some edible mungbean Vigna radiata
biochemistry and molecular biology
Ms. Lipsa Mohanty

In vitro clonal propagation of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi-Holy
basil) evaluation of phytochemical, antioxidant and
antimicrobial activities of its in vivo leaf extract
Mr. Shibaram Sahu
Experimental study on antioxidant activities of micropropagated
Bacopa monnieri Brahmi plant and assessment of genetic fidelity
through RAPD marker
Mr. Shraddheya Kumar Patel
Experimentation on phytochemical potential and antimicrobial
activity of Nycanthes arbor tristis & Aegle marmelas
Mr. Nihar Ranjan Mohapatra
Analysis of heavy metal stress on morphological and
biochemical status of some edible mung bean Vigna radiata
biochemistry and molecular biology
Mr. Indranil Das

Effect of growth regulators on in vitro propagation of
Aloe barbadeasis miller with its phytochemical studies
Mr. Soumya Sourav

Orissa effect of heavy metal stress condition in different
morphological and biochemical activities of mungbean
(Vigna radiata) samples
Feedback
Company: We have been associated with BITP for a number of years and have been provided around 10 trainees
every year. Trainees were provided training in tissue culture and molecular marker based assessment of genetic
diversity. We had good experience with BITP trainees and would like to be associated with this programme.
Contact Person
Dr S. K Mishra
Director
Dr. Souvagyalaxmi Sahoo

Sr. Scientist
Tectona Biotech Resource Centre (TBRC)

D4/11, Indira Housing Colony, Sishupalgrah, Old Town, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha,
Tel: 067-42343251, Mob: 7205226145 , Email: jhilly_so36@yahoo.co.in; shovan_tbrc@rediffmail.com
Tex Biosciences Private Limited

www.texbiosciences.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Tex Biosciences (P) Ltd is serving the industrial needs of Leather, Poultry,
Piggery, Aquaculture, Pulp & Paper, Detergent and Pharmaceutical markets.
The core strength of Tex Biosciences is the high strain productivity
(all Non -GMO) and its superior formulation & application technology
1976
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2010

305.30

R&D
Number of employees
150

M. Sc. Biotechnology, M. Sc. Microbiology, M. Sc. Biochemistry
Sector
Bioprocess
Sub- Sector
Enzyme Production

2010-11
02
01
2011-12
04
02
01
2012-13
04
Tex Biosciences campus view
02
2013-14
03
01
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Laboratory view

Dr. S. Kumar
Head
Genetic Engineering
Ms. Srimathi Kesavan

Molecular cloning of -amylase of Bacillus licheniformis in
Brevibacillus choshinensis
Mr. Venkatesan P
Molecular Cloning of Alkaline protease gene from Bacillus
licheniformis in Bacillus Choshinensis
Ms. R. Lourdu Silvi Sinduja
Production of alpha amylase from Bacillus choshinensis
Ms. Yuwvaranni
Cloning and expression of industrial enzymes
Dr. K. N. Purna Chandra Rao

Fermentation and R&D
Microbiology, Scale-Up, Fermentation Process,
rDNA technology & Technology Transfer
Ms. Sneha. S
Expression of pectinase by wild-type fungal strains. Media
optimization for commercial scale-up
Feedback
Company: BITP has been conceived to provide industrial exposure to fresh graduates and post graduates in
biotechnology who are passing out from Indian universities and are willing to take up career in biotechnology. Our
association with the programme is around five years old. In recent years, number of trainees allotted to us has been
drastically reduced in comparison to numbers requested by us. We request DBT to advise BCILto provide trainees
as per the request to enable us to plan for their involvement in upcoming in-house projects. We are happy with the
selection process adopted for selection of trainees as they had sound theoretical knowledge, willing to learn new
techniques and use of sophisticated equipment and quickly adapted to industry environment. This training period
is also useful to the trainees as it brings clarity to them in taking their career decisions. Companies also get paid
manpower and time to evaluate and judge the trainees for their suitability for placement.We are happy to be associated
with this programme and contribute to creation of talented pool of industry worthy manpower by bridging skill gaps.
We would like to be involved in this programme in future also.
Contact Person
Mr. Aravindha Krishnamachari
Director
Tex Biosciences Private Limited
Textan House, 75 (Old No. 47), 4th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai-600 083, Tamil Nadu,
Tel: 8044-42988700 Mob: 9600054789, Email: Aravindha@texbiosciences.com
Tierra Seed Science

Private Limited
www.tierraseedscience.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
2012
Location
100
Number of employees
40
Sector
Agriculture
Area of activities
Research & development, testing and licensing of hybrid seeds with focus
on five key crops - rice, cotton, corn, tomato and castor. Identify source and
maintain diverse germplasm of cotton, corn, rice, tomato and castor. Develop
and adopt technologies in building new hybrids and varieties with advanced
traits
2012
R&D


M.Tech Biotechnology

Sub- Sector
Crop Breeding and Hybrid Seed
Development
2012-13
04
03
02
2013-14
04
02
02
Loading samples in Gel Electrophoresis
Trainee in Germplasm bank
2013-14
05
05
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainee setting PCR reaction
Trainee working with Gel Electrophoresis
Trainee working with PCR

Dr. Vineeta Singh Chauhan

Senior Scientist
Mutation Breeding
Mr. Arun Kumar Boddapati

Screening of multiple tomato lines with molecular markers
linked to tomato mosaic virus resistance
Mr. Velpur Sachin
Development of SNP markers for genetic analysis and
molecular breeding of cotton
Dr. Arun Sama

Senior Scientist
Molecular Breeding
Mr. Muthukrishna A
Generation of mutant population for soyabean
Dr. S. Nithyanantham
Scientist
Molecular Breeding
Ms. Pentakota Niharika

Standardization of protocol for tomato anther culture
Mr. Swarnesh Maurya
Identification of polymorphic markers between the selected
hybrid parental lines in rice (Oryza sativa)
Feedback
Company: The 6 months training programmes by BCIL to students is an excellent initiative for graduates and post
graduates to get industry exposure. Since the candidates are filtered after a written exam and interview, best candidates get opportunity for this internship programme. The students are enthusiastic and ready to learn new aspects. At
Tierra, we also help the students with their higher education. Currently, Arun Kumar, one of the BCIL trainees is being
assisted by Dr. Nithyanantham for the application and recommendation needed to apply to foreign universities. The
four BCIL trainees who were absorbed in our company are contributing significantly and efficiently in our research
programmes. The trainees were extremely happy and satisfied with exposure they received during the training period. Although, our association with this programme is only for a few years, we have found selection process adopted
by Biotech Consortium India Limited to be very good and have been able to absorb a few of them. This training also
helps in clearing doubts about future career options to be exercised by the trainees.
Contact Person
Dr. Parthasarathi Bhattacharya
Director Research Biotechnology
Tierra Seed Science Private Limited
Malaxmi Courtyard, Khajaguda, Hyderabad - 500008,
Mob: 7799312121, Email: partha@tierraseedscience.com
Triesta Sciences
www.triesta.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Innovation-driven molecular diagnostics laboratory offering solutions in
oncology through clinical testing services. Triesta R&D provides target
identification, validation, biomarker and translational research services to
global pharmaceuticals and biotech companies engaged in drug discovery
and development. The research is focused on the discovery of clinically
relevant gene signatures to bring novel biomarkers of diagnostic, prognostic
and predictive value in cancer patients. Research on areas where an
understanding of intracellular signaling mechanisms has the potential to
yield breakthrough-targeted therapeutics.
2003
Location
1,450

2009
Number of employees
110

R&D
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Oncology, Molecular Biology

M.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Molecular & Human Genetics,
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology

2010-11
02
01
2011-12
30
04
02
2012-13
10
30
01
2013-14
Laboratory view
Sophisticated equipments in laboratory
Sophisticated equipments in laboratory
01
10
02
01
2014-15
10
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Microscope in laboratory
PCR in laboratory

Dr (Ms.) Mithua Ghosh

Director - R&D
Genomics, Translational Research
Ms. Youvica Singh

Molecular diagnostic in cancer-Analysis of biomarkers in
cancer using Real Time PCR
Dr Mohd. Nasiruddin
Research Scientist
Molecular Biology, Molecular Diagnostics
Ms. Varee Tyagi

Identification of ROS1 fusion rearrangements/ signal
patterns in lung carcinoma
Dr (Ms.) Sheela
Research Scientist
Translational Research, Molecular Biology
Ms. Syeda Afshan

Evaluation and validation of a biomarker in Indian breast
cancer patients and hands on experience in molecular biology
techniques
Feedback
Company: Our experience with Biotechnology industrial training programme dates back to 2009. We strongly feel
that this programme benefits biotechnology students by training them in leading companies and companies also use
this opportunity to select good trainees as their employees.
We are happy with quality of trainees provided to us they had sound subject knowledge, they were sincere,
hardworking and quick learners. We involved them in in-house projects under the guidance of our supervisors.
We evaluated trainees for their performance and offered jobs to a few trainees at the end of training.
We would like to be involved with this programme and contribute by creating pool of industry ready manpower.
Contact Person
Dr Mithua Ghosh
Director - R&D
Mr Rajesh Kumar KS
Manager - R&D
Triesta Sciences (A unit of HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.)

# 8, P. Kalinga Rao Road, Tower I, SampangiramNagar, Bangalore - 560027,
Mob: 9980757596, Email: mithuaghosh@hcgoncology.com, Mob: 9620216727, Email: rajeshkumar@hcgoncology.com
Tropilite Foods Private Limited

www.davars.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Location
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Area of activities
Tropilite Foods Pvt. Ltd., Davars is a distinguished brand in the dairy &
bakery ingredient business with the widest distribution network in India.
Relying on its extensive distribution network and market coverage in India,
the company engages in imports, trading & distribution of various frozen,
chilled & dry food products. Davars manufactures and markets a wide range
of processed and finished foods

8,600

2010
Number of employees
300

R&D, Quality Control
Sector
Food Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology
1982
Sub- Sector
2010-11
18
02
01
2011-12
11
03
01
2012-13
08
Trainees getting trained in R&D laboratory Trainee experimenting in Laboratory
07
04
2013-14
10
08
01
2014-15
08
07
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Training in production facility
Training in fermentation laboratory
Fermenter in laboratory

Dr. Rohit Sharma

Sr. Scientist/ Manager-Biotech Division
Biotechnology (Fermentation and Plant
Tissue Culture)
Ms. Ankita Datey

Quality analysis of bakery products
Dr. Gulab Singh Thakur

Sr. Scientist/ Manager-Foodtech Division
Food technology (Product development and
Plant Tissue culture)
Dr. Prakash Singh Bisen
Emeritus Scientist (CSIR), Ex-Vice Chancellor,
Jiwaji University and Scientific advisor
(Biotech Division)
Food Technology, Biotechnology & Microbiology
Ms. Garima Sharma

Optimization and standardization of media for Streptococcus
thermophiles
Ms. Pooja Garg
Microbial analysis of tetra pak UHT products along with special
elucidation of enzymatic activities and their effects for quality
testing
Ms. Priyanshu Singh Parihar
Enumeration, isolation and characterization of Lactobacillus
acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus for combined role in
yogurt as starter culture
Ms. Rita Singh
Isolation of Streptococcus thermophilus along with
morphological, biochemical, and molecular characterization
for its role as dairy starter
Ms. Shraddha Dubey

Quality analysis of bakery products
Mr. Vishal Savita
Optimization of industrial scale production process for
probiotic cultures: High cell density cultivation and down
stream processing

Scheme
MST-DSIR_TDDP
Project
Upscaling and commercial production of the lactic acid bacteria
starter culture for yogurt /curd production
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

120

1. Gulab S. Thakur, Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan S. Sanodiya,
Rakesh Baghel, Radhika Thakur, Bansh N. Singh, Ashish
Savita, Avinash Dubey, Latasha Sikarwar, Pallavi Jaiswal,
Gunja Khatri, G.B.K.S Prasad and Prakash S. Bisen. In
vitro induction of tuber formation for the synthesis of

secondary metabolites in Chlorophytum borivilianum
Sant. et Fernand. African Journal of Biotechnology.
2013, Vol.12 (20): pp 2900 -2907.
2. Gulab Singh Thakur, Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan S.

Sanodiya, Mukeshwar Pandey, Rakesh Baghel, Astha
Gupta, GBKS Prasad and P. S. Bisen. High frequency
in vitro shoot regeneration of Momordica balsamina,
an important medicinal and nutritional plant. African
Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, Vol. 10(70), pp.1580815812.
3. Pallavi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan
Singh Sanodiya, Prakash Singh Bisen. Microbial
Exopolysaccharides: Natural Modulators of Dairy
Products. J.App.Pharm.Sc. 2014, Vol. 4(10): 105-109.
4. S Rohit, Nidhi Shar, S Thakur Gulab, S Sanodiya
Bhagwan, J Pallavi. Conventional method for saponin
extraction from Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. et
Fernand Global J Res. Med. Plants & Indigen. Med.
2014, Volume 3 (2), 33-39.
5. Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan S. Sanodiya, Gulab S.
Thakur, Pallavi Jaiswal, Anjana Sharma and P.S.
Bisen. Standardization of lyophilization medium
for Streptococcus thermophilus subjected to viability
escalation on freeze drying. Microbiology Research,
2014, 5 (5402), 1-3.
6. R Sharma, BS Sanodiya, GS Thakur, P Jaiswal, S Pal,
A Sharma and P.S. Bisen. Characterization of lactic acid
bacteria from raw milk samples of cow, goat, sheep,
camel and buffalo with special elucidation to lactic acid

production. British Microbiology Research Journal,
2013, 3 (4), 743-752.
7. Rohit Sharma, Bhuvan Bhaskar, Bhagwan S. Sanodiya,
Gulab S. Thakur, Pallavi Jaiswal, Nitin Yadav, Anjana
Sharma and Prakash S Bisen. Probiotic Efficacy and
Potential of Streptococcus thermophilus modulating
human health: A Synoptic review. Journal of Pharmacy
and Biological Sciences. 2014, Vol.9 (3): pp 52-58.
8. Gulab S. Thakur, Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan S. Sanodiya,
Rakesh Baghel, Radhika Thakur, Bansh N. Singh, Ashish
Savita, Avinash Dubey, Latasha Sikarwar, Pallavi Jaiswal,
Gunja Khatri, G.B.K.S Prasad and Prakash S. Bisen. In
vitro induction of tuber formation for the synthesis of
secondary metabolites in Chlorophytum borivilianum
Sant. et Fernand. African Journal of Biotechnology.
2013, Vol.12 (20): pp 2900 -2907.
9. Gulab Singh Thakur, Rohit Sharma, Bhagwan S.
Sanodiya, Mukeshwar Pandey, Rakesh Baghel, Astha
Gupta, GBKS Prasad and P. S. Bisen. High frequency
in vitro shoot regeneration of Momordica balsamina,
an important medicinal and nutritional plant. African
Journal of Biotechnology. 2011, Vol. 10(70),
pp.15808- 15812.
Feedback
Company: Biotech Industrial training programme focuses on large-scale technology-supported changes to food
and biotechnology. Its aims are to address common challenges, enhance institutional processes and enable transferable practice in order to deliver efficiencies and quality improvements in scientific practice across India. To meet these
aims, we highly recommend BCIL training to TFPL R&D to any individual or organization interested in expanding
their industrial training needs.
Candidates selected by BCIL have sound knowledge and show very positive learning attitude. This is a very good
programme for industries to develop human resources and technical skills through the training according to their
industrial need and further utilize these resources.
The training courses, such as the BITP and some of the student development associate programs are only a few that
are offered that we have used, due to their self-pace, it has been convenient in assisting our training department with
helping staff achieve their credentials.
Contact Person
Mr. Puneet Davar

CEO
Dr. Rohit Sharma

Sr. Scientist/Manager-Biotech Division
Tropilite Foods Private Limited

Davars Campus, Tansen road, Gwalior - 474002, Madhya Pradesh,
Tel: 07514056355, Mob: 7879836513; 9755594040
Unibiosys Biotech Research Labs

www.unibiosyslab.com
Nature of company
Proprietorship
Area of activities
Bacterial Genetics and Genomics Research, Plant Biotechnology Research,
Marine Biotechnology Research, Bioinformatics and Drug discovery,
Molecular Diagnostics Research and Soil Metagenomics Research
2009

2012
Location
Ernakulam, Kerala

R&D

21.28

M.Sc. Biotechnology
Number of employees
6
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Diagnostic Kits

2012-13
02
02
01
2013-14
05
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained in product research & development division

Dr. Sheriff P M
Research Director
Marine Biochemistry/ Microbiology
Ms. Athira MR
Synthesis of chitosin nanoparticles from crustacean shells
and its anti fungal activities
Dr. Rishad. K
Research Coordinator
Enzymology/ Molecular Biology
Ms. Jainy Reji Koshy

Multiplex PCR assay for the detection of Listeria
monocytogenes in food
Ms. Rohini Menon
Development of fast and efficient protocol for the extraction
of DNA from prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Scheme
Entrepreneurship
Dev. Prog.(MSME-DI,
Thrissur; GOI)
Project
Training Scheme Biotechnology Training
Year
2011-2012
Fund (Rs. in lakhs)

1.5
Feedback
Company: BITP is a novel programme which is beneficial to trainees as well as trainer companies as students coming
out of universities are placed in industries for a period of 6 months. Students get exposure to high end instruments,
sophisticated techniques and work on real life projects operational in industries. Simultaneously, companies get an
opportunity to evaluate the performance of trainees for their knowledge, practical skills, aptitude and willingness to
work in industry. The students are trained well and are able to manage time efficiently if faced with a technical issue or
other distraction/problem. They actively participated in group discussions, research & development activities and other
tasks related to the company operations. The online monthly feedback system for students and supervisors and
submission of completion report has strengthened component of accountability. We appreciate initiative taken by
DBT to create industry ready manpower.
Contact Person
Dr. (Ms.) Sharrel Rebello
Research Director
IInd Floor Sahaan Arcade, CUSAT Road Cochin University P.O. Kochi, Ernakulam- 682022,
Kerala, Tel: 4842544487, Mob: 9745222098, Email: unibiosyslab@gmail.com
Vimta Labs Limited

www.vimta.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Vimta Labs is Indias leading contract research and testing organization.
Vimta is a team of 785 professionals comprising 458 scientists in various
disciplines such as Chemistry, Pharma, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular
biology and Informatics
1984
Location

1996

11,800

R&D
Number of employees
785

M.Tech. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Bioservices
Sub- Sector
CRO and Testing
2010-11
03
03
Ms. Shalini Vijayakumar

Group Leader
Specialist in cellular molecular
biology, Protein characterization
Ms. Soma Ghosh

Structural studies and molecular
dynamics of PGA
01
Feedback
2011-12
02
02
02
2012-13
02
02
02
2013-14
01
01
Company: Biotechnology companies are not able to recruit fresh biotechnology graduates and post graduates as students are lacking skill sets
required by companies. BITP was initiated to reduce gap in skill sets and
to promote university industry interaction. We have been associated with
BITP for over two decades and have seen this programme evolve and grow.
Selection process has evolved from interviews to two tier process comprising
of online test for screening combined with interview cum counselling for
final selection. Trainees provided are sound in theoretical knowledge, are
sincere and hardworking. Trainees were quick learners and easily adapted
themselves to industry environment to fulfil our expectations. We involved
them in our in-house projects and exposed them to techniques, reagent
preparation, use of equipment, conducting experiment and analysing results.
We have retained a few trainees on our employee rolls.
Contact Person
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Mr. P. Venkateshwara Rao

Vice President- HR & Training
Vimta Labs Limited
Plot No.5, Alexandria Knowledge Park Genome,
Valley Turkapally Shameerpet, Secundrabad,
Hyderabad- 500078, Telangana, Tel: 67404040,
Mob: 9440409706, Email: pvrao@vimta.com
Vyome Biosciences
Private Limited
www.vyome.in
Nature of company
Private Limited
2010
Location
Delhi
Number of employees
33
Area of activities
The company offers its services in treatment of microbial infections. The
companys R&D team focuses on designing novel therapeutic using insights
of host pathogen relationship at molecular and genomic level.
2012
R&D and Marketing


M.Sc. Biotechnology
Sector
Health care

Sub- Sector
Analytical Formulation,
Microbiology, Mouse Experiments
2012-13
01
01
01
2013-14
02
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees discussing with faculty
Laboratory view
Trainee getting trained in BSL-1 lab
Trainee getting trained in BSL-1 laboratory
Trainee experimenting in analytical laboratory

Dr. Shamik Ghosh

Director
Immunology and Infection Biology
Ms. Ipshita Mukherjee

The study of antifungal efficacy of drugs and cosmetic products
against a model organism
Mr. Anubhav Chaudhary
Global market analysis of various drugs for skin infection and
psoriasis.

1. Shamik, Ghosh, Suresh Sadhasivam, Swamini Saini, Varied level of antibiotic sensitivity of P. acnes colonies isolated
from single patient and its correlation with the presence of different mutations in bacterial genome. 2015, J Am Acad
Dermatol, 72, ( 5), AB131.
2. Shamik Ghosh, Suresh Sadhasivam, Ranjeetsinghpatel, Swamini Saini, Accelerated killing of Malassezia spp. by
using molecular replacement therapy: A mechanistic study. 2015, J Am Acad Dermatol., 72, (5), AB132.
Feedback
Company: Students are provided industrial exposure for duration of six months by placing them in leading biotechnology industries. During this period, students evolve from followers to leaders capable of doing independent
research projects. This exposure to in-house projects in industries under the guidance of supervisors empowers the
students and leads to improvement in their practical skills. Their inter-personal skills, communication skills, decision
making ability and networking with other members in the team as well as other divisions improve.
We are happy with the trainees provided as they were sincere, committed and willing to learn. They quickly adapt and
adjust to expectations and requirements of industry. We absorbed a few trainees after completion of training. BCIL
team facilitated timely disbursements of stipend for students and our trainer fee. Online monthly feedback system by
students and supervisors as well as completion report at the end has improved discipline.We are happy to be associated
with BITP.
Contact Person
Mr N Venkat
Co-founder, MD and CEO
Vyome Biosciences Private Limited
Plot no. 459, Patparganj Industrial Area, New Delhi
Mob: 9769432887/ 9848022887, Email: nvenkat@vyome.in
Wockhardt LimitedResearch Centre

www.wockhardt.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
Wockhardts core business is innovation. It uses science and technology to
develop medicines and other products that improve the quality of millions of
peoples lives through better health. Research is a primary focus at Wockhardt,
with numerous initiatives targeting both identified market opportunities and
the challenge of unmet medical needs. Addressing these goals, Wockhardt has
a dedicated and sophisticated research complex and its investment in research
is amongst the highest in the Indian pharmaceutical industry.
1979
Location
4,83,000

2010
Number of employees
6000

Sector
Heathcare
Sub- Sector
Pharmaceuticals

M.Tech. Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Bio- Process Technology,
M.Sc. Biotechnology

2010-11
10
04
2011-12
16
06
01
2012-13
13
Production facility
05
2013-14
13
07
2014-15
13
08
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Packaged products

Dr. M. K. Sahib
Director
Genomics & Biotechnology
Mr. Aehram Aslam Khan

Strategies for purification of recombinant therapeutic proteins
Hemant Patil
Dr. Dipak Thakur
Ms. Apoorva Jain

Analytical method development and Validation for innovative
biopharmaceutical products
Mr. Dayanidhi Singh
Development of analytical techniques for the characterization
of cell bank for biotherapeutics
Mr. Laxminarayan Rawat
Techniques for molecular analysis of cell bank for
biotherapeutics
Ms. Pradnya Vilasrao Kulkarni
Downstream process development for purification of
recombinant therapeutic protein
Ms. Ratnamala Gulabrao Chavde
Development and validation of HPLC based and non HPLC
based analytical methods
Ms. Sarika Sunil Lonikar
Upstream process development for recombinant therapeutic
proteins
Feedback
Company: BITP is a useful programme for trainees to work on industrial projects and upgrade their skills.
Company gets an opportunity to assess the trainees for prospective employment.We have been associated with
Biotech Industrial Training Programme for 5-6 years and have been provided around 5 to 8 trainees per year.
Numbers of trainees allotted to us were less than requested by us. We request DBT to advise BCIL to allot trainees
as per numbers requested by the companies so that they can plan their involvement in in-house projects. Calendar
for providing trainees should also be fixed, which will ensure maximum involvement and output. Trainees provided
to us were trained in downstream and upstream processes as well as quality control measures adopted. Students were
exposed to sophisticated techniques and on completion of training, they were ready to be absorbed by any pharma
company. A few students were also offered jobs by us.We wish to put on record our sincere appreciation for fair and
transparent processes adopted for implementation of this scheme including selection of trainees, placement in
companies for training, feedback mechanism for improvement of the programme and timely release of stipend for
trainees and bench fee for companies. We would like our association with BITP to grow in coming years.
Contact Person
Dr. M.K. Sahib
Director- Genomics & Biotechnology
Wockhardt Research Centre
D-4, M.I.D.C. Chikalthana, Aurangabad - 431210, Maharashtra,
Tel: 0240-6632102, 2483854, 2482590, Email: msahib@wockhardt.com
Wockhardt LimitedBiotech Park

www.wockhardt.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
This state-of-the-art complex comprises six dedicated manufacturing facilities,
with small to large scale manufacturing capabilities and is built to comply with
US FDA and EMEA cGMP standards. It has both API & Formulation facilities
and the API facilities can cater to different expression systems like bacterial,
mammalian and yeast. By leveraging both our technological edge and cost
efficiencies, and also Indias competitive advantage, we will also export our
products from this biotechnology complex worldwide. The complex has the
capacity to cater to 10-15% of the global demand for major biopharmaceuticals.
2004
Location
-

2009
Number of employees
385

Quality Control/Assurance, Production
Sector
Healthcare
Sub- Sector
Vaccine production

M.Tech. Biotechnology, B.E. Biotechnology

2010-11
10
04
2011-12
13
07
02
2012-13
19
04
03
2013-14
20
09
24
2014-15
11
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Production facility

Mr Saroj Jena
Mr. Chetan Ankush Pingale

Study and evaluation of pharmaceutical Quality Management
System (QMS) and its various tools
Mr. Rajesh Verma

Mr Dhananjai Tapkire
Mr. Shashank Kulkarni
Mrs. Rameshwra Reddy
Mrs. Rajender Singh Sahrawat
Mr. Khairnar Tushar Namdeo

Microbiological analysis for Biopharmaceutical Products
Ms. Komal Anil Sethi
Purification of recombinant protein insulin
Mr. Mahaveer Siddappa Kanchgouda
Qualification of Biotech API manufacturing Facility (Air
Handling Unit)
Ms. Megha Baheshwar
Sampling and analytical study of APIS raw materials and
packaging materials
Ms. Shivani Mukund Sarode
The chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis of insulin
Ms. Tanushri Agarwal
Laboratory Quality Assurance
Ms. Varsha Ashok Jadhav
Development, validation of analytical method for the
estimation of purity and potency of Glargine API as per
European Pharmacopoeia and stability study and
characterization of Glargine drug substance
Mr. Vijay Ramdas Garde
Industrial Production of Recombinant Therapeutic Protein
Ms. Namrata Vijayrao Pavitrakar
To study several microbiological tests for quality control of
various biopharmaceutical products to understand the method
suitability of procedure
Ms. Pratima P Gaikwad
Microbial limit test for water for injection and bioburden test
Feedback
Company: BITP was conceived to provide industrial exposure to fresh graduates and post graduates in
biotechnology who are passing out from Indian universities and are willing to take up career in biotechnology. Our
association with the programme is around eight years old. We are happy with the selection process adopted for
selection of trainees. The candidates provided by BCIL were found sincere, hardworking and knowledgeable. Our
company has strong R&D and has been able to attract a few projects under public private partnership programme
of DBT through BIRAC. We involved trainees in in-house projects in marker assisted molecular characterisation in
plant and animal species. We have retained a few trainees after completion of training. We are happy to be involved
with this programme and contribute to creation of talented pool of industry worthy manpower by bridging skill gaps.
Contact Person
Mr. Kapil Tushar Jinturkar
Executive
Wockhardt Limited Biotech Park
H-14/2 A- MIDC Area, Waluj, Aurangabad- 431136, Maharashtra,
Tel: 0240-6626352, Email: kjinturkar@wockhardt.com
Xcelris Labs Limited

www.xcelrislabs.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Xcelris is Indias leading genomics research organization offering cutting
edge solutions to researchers across fields such as agriculture, human health,
animal science, wildlife conservation, bio-energy, microbial and
environmental genetics. Xcelris partners with the biotechnology industry,
academia, research institutes and individual researchers in India and abroad
2005
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

2008

1,576

R&D
Number of employees
115

M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
Next Generation Sequencing

2011-12
01
01
01
2012-13
02
02
2013-14
02
Trainees getting trained using Illumina Next Seq 500 in laboratory
02
01
2014-15
03
03
02
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Trainees getting trained using Mi Seq in laboratory

Dr. Sanjay Singh

Sr. Manager - Sequencing & R&D Services
Sanger Sequencing
Ms. Phulwanti Kumari Sharma

Molecular characterization of ISSR markers in bamboo
Ms. Arpita Ghosh

Project Sicientist (Bioinformatics)
Medical Genetics
Mr. Rocky Hojam
Sr. Bioinformatician
Bioinformatics
Ms. Richa Misra

SNP genotyping in castor bean using Sanger technology
Mr. Ramesh Kumar
Identification of SNP of PLAG 1 gene in crossbred HF cattle
Dr. Manoj Vyas

Group Leader, Sequencing
Sanger Sequencing
Dr. Vinay Kumar
Group Leader,NGS
NGS
Scheme
Project
BIRAC_SBIRI
Development of drought and saline tolerant high biomass yielding Bamboo

plants as energy crop
BIRAC_CRS
Discovery of genome-wide SNPs and its use in developing a reference linkage map and
association analysis in castor
BIRAC_CRS
Association mapping of genes/QTLs for yield under reproductive stage drought stress in
rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Feedback
Company: BITP was conceived to provide industrial exposure to fresh graduates & post graduates in biotechnology
who are passing out from Indian universities and are willing to take up career in biotechnology. Our association with
the programme is around eight years old. We are happy with the selection process adopted for selection of trainees. All
the supervisors found the trainees hardworking, enthusiastic. Trainees had good knowledge of the subject which made
them fast learners. All of them had good code of conduct and moral values.Our company has strong R&D and has
been able to attract a few projects under public private partnership programme of DBT through BIRAC. We involved
trainees in in-house projects in marker assisted molecular characterisation in plant and animal species. We have
retained a few trainees after completion of training. We are happy to be involved with this programme and contribute
to creation of talented pool of industry worthy manpower by bridging skill gaps.
Contact Person
Mr. Ashok Gayakwad

Manager- HRM
Dr. Prashanth G. Bagali

Associate Vice President-Medical Genetics & Genomics Research
Xcelris Labs Limited

Old Premchand Nagar Road, Opp. Satyagrah Chhavani, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380015, Gujarat,
Tel: 079-66197777, Email: ashok.gayakwad@xcelrislabs.com; prashanth.bagali@xcelrislabs.com
Xinovem
www.xinovem.com
Nature of company
Private Limited
Area of activities
Contract research activities with special focus on herbal-informatics, Bio-IT,
pharmaco-informatics, next generation sequencing, etc. R&D team working
on ligand and fragment based design approaches to identify diverse sets of
novel lead candidates.
2010
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2012

25

Bioinformatics, Quality control/Assurance
Number of employees
25

B.Tech Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Food Biotechnology,
M.Sc Medical Biotechnology, M.Tech Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Sector
Bioinformatics
Sub- Sector
2012-13
08
02
01
2013-14
08
02
01
2014-15
10
12
Xinovem, biotech park view
03
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs
Biotech park laboratory

Ms. Priya
Co-founder & Head Operations
Pharmacoinformatics, Cheminformatics, Bio-IT,
CADD, QSAR, Simulation (Molecular Dynamics)
and Herbal Informatics
Ms. Lavanya Damodaran

World Herbal Databank (WHDB)
Mr. Balaguru Raja
Mr. Shrikant Diliprao Bhosale
Design and development of immuno-therapeutics for
prevention and treatment Of Type 1 diabetes
Ms. Lochana Patar
A computational approach on development of a novel peptide
for retroviral disease
Ms. Anjana Haridas
Ms. Elizabeth.K.Varghese
Ms. Neelam Satyanarayan
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme facilitates industrial exposure to fresh graduate and
post graduate students coming out of Indian universities and affiliated colleges. Industrial exposure helps students to
understand difference in academic and industrial environment as well as expectations and requirements of industries.
Companies can also use this period for assessment of trainees and their suitability as employees. Trainees are good in
academics and character. Selection committee needs to be credited in this aspect. As candidates move into different
career streams and find difficult to get guidance it would be better for BCIL to launch a group. This will help BCIL, the
trainers, training companies, trainees and the industry at large. Our association with BITP is recent and one difficulty
we have faced is that number of trainees allotted to us is much less as compared to numbers requested by us. This
needs to be kept in mind by BCIL. The processes adopted by BCIL for feedback by trainees and supervisors, release of
stipend and bench fee are smooth and commendable.We appreciate tremendous service done by BITP for students and
biotechnology companies.
Contact Person
Mr. Konda Nagarazu
Co-Founder & Head Marketing
Xinovem
No:144, Lakshmipuram, C.T.O colony, 5th street, West Tambaram, Chennai-600045, Tamil Nadu,
Mob: 989741336, Email: kondanagarazu@xinovem.com
Yashraj Biotechnology Limited

www.yashraj.com
Nature of company
Public Limited
Area of activities
The company is global supplier for IVD (in vitro Diagnostics) companies
and leading bulk distributor for human native antigens, recombinant
antigens, monoclonal antibodies, calibrator and control. R&D activities in
areas of native protein purification, animal cell tissue culture, monoclonal
antibody generation.
1999
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra

2001

26,000

R&D
Number of employees
131

B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. Biotechnology
Sector
Health Care
Sub- Sector
Protein Purification

2014-15
06
06
03
Required trainees
Provided trainees
Secured jobs

Ms. Prerana Rathod

Sr. Manager
Protein Purification
Ms. Hetalben Thakorbhai Patel

Strategies of Protein Purification
Mr. Kunal Shukla

Manager
R&D Native techniques
Ms. Jamdade Niketa Dhruv

Dr. Manoj Chugh

Asst. Manager
Animal cell tissue culture, Monoclonal Antibody
generation, Cell derived antigens
Ms. Prajakta Hemant Kolambkar

Ascites generation, purification and characterization of Mab
against cancer antigens
Mr. Anuj Kumar Gupta

Manager
Cloning and purification of Recombinant Protein
Ms. Supriya Mahadeo Sadafule

Cloning expression and purification of neurological
marker alpha
Ms. Sonali Mohan Rathod

Ms.Vankayala Deepa Satish

Cloning, expression and purification of cardiac marker T in
bacterial expression system
Feedback
Company: Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme is a wonderful programme which helps in placement
of freshers in biotechnology in companies to gain industrial exposure. This exposure facilitates in bridging gaps in
skill sets of students with requirements of companies. We have been associated with this programme for last fifteen
years and have involved trainees in in-house projects. We are happy with trainees provided as they had sound subject
knowledge and were quick learners. Trainees are hardworking and responsible. They will be considered for placement
whereever there will be vacancies.Trainees learnt sophisticated techniques, use of equipment and their personality
traits such as communication skills, confidence, team work improved considerably. We have retained a few trainees
on completion of training on our rolls. We like to appreciate smooth implementation of programme including
timely payment of stipend for trainees and trainer fee. We like our association with this dynamic programme and
introduction of online monthly feedback by trainees as well as supervisors has really brought in considerable
improvement in reporting procedures. We would like to be associated with this programme.
Contact Person
Dr. Paresh Bhanushali
Director Technical
Yashraj Biotechnology Limited
C-232, TTC Industrial Area, Turbhe MIDC, Navi Mumbai -400705,Maharashtra
Tel: 022 27686226, Email: pareshmange72@gmail.com
CONTACT US
Dr. Suman Govil
Advisor
Block 2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003,
suman@dbt.nic.in
Dr. Purnima Sharma

Managing Director
Biotech Consortium India Limited
5th Floor, Anuvrat Bhawan,
210, Deen Dayal Upadhay Marg,
New Delhi -110002,
ceo.bcil@nic.in
Notes
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Sristi Agro Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
287
SRL Ltd.
289
Sugen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
291
Sun Agrigenetics Pvt. Ltd.
293
Syngene International Ltd.
295
Synkromax Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
297
Panacea Biotec Ltd.
223
Pelican Biotech & Chemical Labs Pvt. Ltd. 225
T Stanes & Company Ltd.
301
Tapadia Diagnostic Centre
303
304
Tectona Biotech Resource Centre
306
Tex Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
308
Tierra Seed Science Pvt. Ltd.
310
Triesta Sciences
312
Tropilite Foods Pvt. Ltd.
314
319
Vimta Labs Ltd.
323
Vyome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
324
Polyclone Bioservices Pvt. Ltd.
227
Poseidon Biotech
228
Praj Industries Ltd.
230
Pranav Agro Industries Ltd.
232
Premas Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
233
Privi Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
235
Prosetta Bioconformatics Pvt. Ltd.
237
Radiant Research Services Pvt. Ltd.
241
RAS Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
242
Rasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
244
RCC Laboratories India Pvt. Ltd.
246
Renaissance Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
248
Rishi Herbal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
250
Robust Herbals Pvt. Ltd.
251
Robust Materials Technology Pvt. Ltd.
253
Royal Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
255
Kee Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.
169
Kemwell Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
171
Kilpest India Ltd.
172
L.J. International Ltd.
177
Labland Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
179
Lifecare Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
181
Lonza India Pvt. Ltd.
183
Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds
187
Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Ltd. 188

Micro Therapeutic Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. 190
Microsun Bioplants India Pvt. Ltd.
192
Monsanto Research Centre
194
MRD Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
195
Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd.
199
Narayana Health
201
Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
202
Neesa Agritech & Foods Ltd.
204
Nirmal Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
206
Novo Informatics Pvt. Ltd.
208
Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd.
209
259
Sami Labs Ltd.
261
Samleen Bioengineering Pvt. Ltd.
263
Sandor Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
265
Sangenomics Research Labs Pvt. Ltd.
267
Sarvotham Care Ltd.
269
SciGenom Labs
270
Serum Institute of India Ltd.
272
SFPL Crop Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
274
Shantha Biotechnics Ltd.
276
Sheel Biotech Ltd.
277
Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
279
Oncquest Laboratories Ltd.
213
335
281
Orbit Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
215
Xinovem
337
Skanda Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
282
Organica Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
217
Yashraj Biotechnology Ltd.
341
SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd. 284
Wockhardt Ltd.-Research Centre
329
Wockhardt Ltd.-Biotech Park
331
Xcelris Labs Ltd.
Oriental Aquamarine Biotech India Pvt. Ltd. 219

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Aristogene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

ARKRAY Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

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Bharat Immunologicals and

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Invitrogen BioServices India Pvt. Ltd.

Izene Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

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DrG Wellness Pvt. Ltd.

DSM India Pvt. Ltd.

DSR Genome Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

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Jk Agri Genetics Ltd.

Enzene Biosciences Ltd.

Jubilant Biosys Ltd.

ExCel Matrix Biological Devices Pvt. Ltd. 119

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