Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026
Bio-Economy Target
India aims for a $300 billion bio-economy valuation.
India AI Mission Milestone
Target for scaling purpose-built models across all 140 million farm holdings.
Bharat-VISTAAR Rollout
Proposed commencement of the multilingual AI tool under the 2026-27 Union Budget.
14th Foundation Day
Celebration of 15 years of biotech development and ₹4,200 crore funding milestone.
14th Foundation Day
Celebration of 15 years of service with ₹4,200 crore funding milestone achieved.
14th Foundation Day
Announcement of ₹4,200 crore funding milestone and support for 15 lakh innovators.
Agri Param Rollout
Full deployment of the 22-language AI advisory model for farmers.
AI4Agri 2026 Summit
Union Minister Jitendra Singh declares AI as the pillar of the next farm revolution.
AI4Agri 2026 Summit
Minister Jitendra Singh outlines the AI-driven agricultural revolution in Mumbai.
Global AI Agriculture Conference
Dr. Jitendra Singh announces the Rs 70,000 crore value unlock potential in Mumbai.
Policy Implementation
Rollout of the MahaAgri-AI Policy 2025-29 across regional sectors.
Agri Param Launch
BharatGen releases the Agri Param LLM for agricultural advisory.
MahaAgri-AI Policy
Maharashtra launches state-level AI policy for 2025-29.
MahaAgri-AI Policy Launch
Maharashtra initiates Rs 500-crore AI policy for 2025-29.
India AI Mission Approval
Cabinet approves the ₹10,372-crore mission to build AI infrastructure.
India AI Mission Approval
Cabinet approves ₹10,372-crore budget for national AI infrastructure.
BIRAC Inception
Established as a Public Sector Enterprise by the Department of Biotechnology.
Ecosystem Expansion
Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission programs.
Ecosystem Expansion
Launch of BIG, BioNEST, and National Biopharma Mission to scale biotech innovation.
BIRAC Founded
Established by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) as a Public Sector Enterprise.
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has reached a historic milestone, facilitating over ₹4,200 crore in funding to more than 1.5 million startups and entrepreneurs. Celebrating its 14th Foundation Day, the agency has established a massive infrastructure of 100 bio-incubators to cement India's position as a global deep-tech hub.
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing it has facilitated over ₹4,200 crore in funding to 15 lakh innovators and startups. This massive public investment has established 100 bio-incubators and over 1 million square feet of specialized space, positioning India as a global leader in biotech innovation.
The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) celebrated its 14th Foundation Day, announcing ₹4,200 crore in total funding enabled for over 15 lakh startups and entrepreneurs. This massive deployment of capital and infrastructure marks a pivotal moment in India's journey toward a $300 billion bio-economy by 2030.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced a strategic shift toward AI-driven agriculture, estimating a Rs 70,000 crore annual value unlock for Indian farmers. The initiative centers on the 'Bharat-VISTAAR' tool and the Rs 10,372-crore India AI Mission to mitigate climate risks across 140 million farm holdings.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled a massive AI-driven agricultural strategy at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit, centered on the ₹10,372-crore India AI Mission. The initiative features 'Agri Param,' a domain-specific LLM supporting 22 languages, and the India AI Open Stack to drive interoperable agritech solutions.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveiled a massive AI-driven agricultural strategy at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit, centered on the ₹10,372-crore India AI Mission. The initiative introduces 'Agri Param,' a domain-specific large language model designed to provide multilingual advisory support to 600 million farmers.
India is pivoting its agricultural strategy toward artificial intelligence to address structural challenges like climate volatility and market fragmentation. Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced a ₹10,372-crore investment through the India AI Mission, featuring localized AI models like Agri Param to support 600 million farmers.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has positioned artificial intelligence as the central pillar of India's agricultural strategy, backed by a ₹10,372-crore sovereign investment. The initiative introduces 'Agri Param,' a domain-specific AI model supporting 22 languages to bridge the information gap for 600 million farmers.