The first-ever “National Genome Editing & Training Centre” inaugurated at Mohali

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Union Minister of State for Science and TechnologyDr Jitendra Singh on 5 January inaugurated “National Genome Editing and Training Centre (NGETC)” at National Agri-food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) Mohali in Punjab.

An overview of the news

• He also inaugurated the 4-day International Conference on Food and Nutrition Security 2023.

• He said that Agri-tech start-ups have a unique potential in India and more awareness is needed to make it successful.

National Genome Editing and Training Centre (NGETC)

• It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is a suitable platform for adoption of various genome editing methods including genome modification and to meet regional needs.

• The center will also help in improving crops in present climate scenarios and making them more tolerant to changing environmental conditions.

• NGETC will cater to the regional needs for adoption of various genome editing methods.

• It will also empower young researchers by providing them training and guidance regarding its application in crops.

What is Genome Editing?

• Genome editing, also known as gene editing, is a group of different technologies that provide scientists with the ability to alter the deoxy-ribonucleic acid (DNA) of an organism.

• These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or changed at particular locations in the genome.