One Day One Genome’ initiative

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One Day One Genome’ initiative 

Why in news?

• The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introducesthe 'One Day One Genome' initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potentialof India.

What is One Day One Genome’ initiative ?

•  Shri.Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa and Former CEO NITI announced the launch of ‘One Day One Genome Initiative’ on the 1st foundation day of BRIC held in National Institute of Immunology (NII),New Delhion 9th November 2024.
• 'One Day One Genome’ initiative will highlight the unique bacterial species found in our country and emphasize their critical roles in environment, agriculture and the human health.

Significance:

• One Day One Genome’ initiative to harness the microbial potential of India.
• Microorganisms are crucial for our ecosystem.They play an important role in all biogeochemical cycles, soil formation, mineral purification, degradation of organic wastes and toxic pollutants along with methane production.
• Cumulatively they help to maintain the homeostasis in our planet. In agriculture, they help in nutrient cycling, nitrogen fixation, maintaining soil fertility, controlling pest and weeds and stress responses. 
• There are much more microbial cells than the number of human cells in a human body. They are essential for our digestion, immunity and even mental health.
• Genome sequencing will allow the visualization of the hidden potential of the microbial world to the community at large. 
•  Research in this field will lead to the benefit of better protection and management of our environment, development in agriculture and improvement in human health.
• This initiative aims a release a fully annotated bacteriological genome isolated in the country freely available to the public.
•  This initiative coordinated by Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (BRIC-NIBMG) an institute of the Department of Biotechnology.
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