(ii) to assist innovation and development leading to commercialization of biotechnology;

(iii) to assist in setting up research facilities/projects and to sell the know-how generated in the field of biotechnology;

(iv) to assist in the preparation of pre-feasibility reports and screening of these reports to facilitate setting up commercially viable projects in the area of biotechnology and to provide marketing support; and

(v) to secure cooperation from all possible sources to develop new processes, products and technologies in the field of biotechnology.

The BCIL also helps in locating sources for technology in India and abroad and help in the transfer of technology.

They also provide consultancy services, information services and arrange training programmes in the area of biotechnology.

BCIL has also prepared a detailed report for the Kerala Government, which proposed to develop a 'Biotechnology Park' in the state.

The facility, also described as 'Biotech Application Centre (BAC)' , will be a nodal agency and a facilitator to biotech industries in the state.

Such Biotech Parks may be established in other states also with the help from BCIL.

Unfortunately, the growth of biotech industries is restricted to the south and the western regions of India.

This is due to the interest taken by the State Governments there. Similar efforts are needed in other States and BCIL can certainly help.