amount of interest needed in the
biotechnology related subjects is
vast and one has to be ready for
the long incubation period before
reaping the benefits. The more
higher research you pursue in the
field, the more you refined and
experienced you become.
The need for the right talent pool
in this industry is very important.
There are certain issues that need
to be addressed at the base of this
issue only. One is the curriculum
that is offered in the educational
institutes and the other being the
necessary infrastructure needed
to carry out the research. The
right training and exposure is also
important for the creation of the
enriched talent pool required for
developing the industry. For that
there is a need for the government
to evolve a clear cut strategy on
employment.
Course correction might set the
record straight
Every year, the hundreds of biotech
institutes churn out thousands of
graduates and post graduates who
don’t have anywhere to go. Is there
any plan to revamp the existing
structure and have a streamlined
process. The business aspect of the
biotech cannot be overlooked for
long time and needs to be put in
place at the right time. Otherwise
the whole industry is set to lose in
the long run. There are two way
solution that can be offered. Those
having a flair for corporate world
should be given an opportunity in
this industry and at the same time
the research oriented students
should be having ample support
to help them in their pursuit. The
Indian researchers have been
appreciated globally for their
calibre and there is no conflict in
that. But the translational research
has been picked up late and that
too is a bitter truth that has to be
accepted.
In an age where long theoretical
lectures have very few takers, the
short yet valuable information
is appreciated. The subject
matter in educational institutes
too has to be crisp. A student of
pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
cannot afford to remain aloof when
there are updates on technological
interventions across globe.
Therefore, what is required is the
timely updating of subject matter
in a centralized way by superseding
the regular bureaucratic setups
which bulldoze any efforts of
change.
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