industrial immersion to bridge skillgap – biotech indusrial training

Department of BiotechnologyMinistry of science & technologygovernMent of india

IndustrIal ImmersIon to brIdge skIllgap

Biotech inDustrial training programme 2007-2013

compileD & eDiteD Bydr. sUMan govil, advisor, dBtdr. PUrniMa sharMa, Md, Bcil

March 2014

IndustrIal ImmersIon to brIdge skIllgap Biotech industrial training Programme 2007-2013

march 2014

copyright © deptt. of BiotechnologyMinistry of science & technology government of india

compiled & edited bydr. suman govil, advisor, dBtdr. Purnima sharma, Md, Bcil

assisted by sh. Manoj gupta, deputy Manager, Bcil

published bydepartment of BiotechnologyBlock 2, 7th floor, cgo complex, lodhi road, new delhi 110003Web : www.dbtindia.nic.in

K. VijayraghaVan, SecretaryDepartment of Biotechnology

“new biotech strategy is aimed at helping Indian biotech

and healthcare sectors achieve $ 100 billion by 2025.

Country is on the threshold of key global developments

and therefore, the government and Industry would play

crucial roles. since, India has an abundance of technical

manpower, we need to develop strategies to harness

the potential.”

M.K. Bhan, former SecretaryDepartment of Biotechnology

“there is a huge gap between the industry expectations

and availability of quality manpower. We need to

accelerate investment in building human resources to

tap people’s potential.”

Ms. Kiran MazuMdar-shaw, cmDBiocon

“Indian industry needs to work with academia

to improve the quality of students clearing the

biotechnology programmes as only 25 per cent of

the students matched the industry’s needs.”

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FOREWORD

MESSAGE

BITP JOURNEY

INTRODUCTION

1. NEED FOR BITP

2. RATIONALE FOR INITIATING BITP

3. CORE OBJECTIVES

4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BITP

5. BITP: MODE OF OPERATION

a. BITP Notification

b. Shortlisting of Candidates/ Companies

c. Interviewing Shortlisted Candidates

d. Grading Scale for Scoring during Interview

e. Matchmaking

f. Feedback & Evaluation

g. Monitoring

h. Submission of Project Report

i. Issue of Certificate

j. Placement Support

6. BITP COMPANIES

7. TREND ANALYSIS

a. Candidates Selected

b. Universities Represented

c. Participating Companies

i. Location

ii. Sector

Contents

d. Trend in Training

i. Number of Candidates Trained

ii. Gender wise Distribution of Trainees

iii. Region wise Distribution of Trainees

iv. Field of Interest of Trainees

v. Educational Qualification wise Distribution of Trainees

e. Candidates Absorbed by Companies

i. Geographical Distribution of Companies/ Institutes which Offered Training and Jobs to BITP Trainees

ii. Companies which Offered Training to Maximum Number of Trainees

iii. Companies which Absorbed Maximum Number of Trainees

f. An Illustrative List of BITP Trainees who got Good Placement

8. BITP FEEDBACk

9. BITP EDGE

10. ANNExuRE

a. Experts’ Feedback

b. Companies’ Feedback

c. Trainees’ Feedback

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Department of BiotechnologyBlock-2, 7th floor, cgo complex,

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proF. k. vIjayraghavanSecretary, DBt

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ForeWord

Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme was initiated by the Department

of Biotechnology to facilitate industrial exposure to biotechnology post graduate

students in industry for a period of 6 months. This programme is mutually

beneficial to the students and the industries as it helps the industries to select

their prospective employees. This programme was started way back in 1993-94

and is very popular amongst biotechnology students. The programme is perceived

very well by the industries as more than 150 industries are involved in imparting

training to the students. This unique programme has helped in 25 to 30% trainees

finding placement in industries.

I am very happy that feedback of all stakeholders and stringent monitoring

leading to midterm corrections is an integral component of the programme.

I take this opportunity to compliment my predecessors Dr. Manju Sharma for

visualizing this programme and Dr. M.K. Bhan for taking it to greater heights by

introducing bench fee for trainer industries leading to major expansion of the

programme. I also thank my colleague Dr. Suman Govil, Adviser, DBT for steering

this programme and bringing out this publication for the benefit of students.

Excellent programme management and implementation by BCIL is gratefully

acknowledged. I wish this programme great success.

( k. vijayraghavan )

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aravinD meDical research founDation1, anna nagar, Madurai 625 020,

tamil nadu, india

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91-452-253 0984

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proF. k. dharmalIngamchairman, DBt taSk force on hrD

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message

It is indeed a pleasure to know that the Department of Biotechnology, Government

of India is bringing out this book on “Industrial Immersion to bridge skillgap -

biotech Industrial training programme - a case study”. A long awaited event

and an important step towards showcasing the value added teaching activities

supported by the department.

The book will provide comprehensive and useful information on genesis of BITP,

companies involved in training, analysis of trend in terms of sector-wise, activity

wise training offered, feedback mechanism. I have been associated with HRD

activities ever since the beginning of the National Biotechnology Board in 1986.

I am pleased to compliment DBT for its vision to initiate integrated human resource

development program way back in 1985-86 to create the necessary skilled

manpower in the country.

I wish to encourage DBT to come up with such publications so that students and

the public can get benefit from DBT programmes.

( k. dharmalingam )

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bItp journey Department of Biotechnology conceived an integrated human

resource development programme comprising of PG teaching

programmes, fellowships for doctoral and post doctoral research,

training programmes for skill upgradation of mid career scientists

and faculty in existing universities and institutions to create

well trained manpower for meeting the requirements for R&D,

teaching and industrial production in the country. The teaching

programmes supported by DBT were highly selective based on

in-house core faculty strength and infrastructural facilities

and the Department provided liberal recurring grants for

consumables to ensure good practical training to the students.

However, in view of the potential applications of biotechnology

and hype created, a large number of universities and affiliated

colleges initiated undergraduate and post graduate teaching

programmes in biotechnology resulting in large number of

students passing out every year. Editor, Biospectrum reported

over a lakh students coming out every year with biotechnology

degree. Quality of practical training suffered because of lack of

faculty expertise, costly equipment and consumables and the

students could not find appropriate placements. To bridge the

skill gaps between the students produced by the universities

and requirement of industries, the Department of Biotechnology

initiated Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme (BITP)

in 1993-94. Initially, this programme was meant for students

coming out of DBT supported teaching programmes only and

the Department provided studentship for the students placed

in industries. This programme was well received by start up

companies and small scale companies as it provided them paid

manpower with an opportunity to assess the performance of

trainees for prospective employment. Established companies

were guarded and requisitioned for limited number of trainees.

In view of the small number of trainees placed in companies,

25 to 30% trainees got placement. Although a large number of

students applied for training, very limited numbers could be

placed in industries due to lukewarm response of industries.

Subsequently, eligibility for this programme was extended to

B.Tech., M.Sc. and M.Tech. students in biotechnology from all

recognized universities in the country. To cope with the increased

number of applicants and to encourage companies to take

large number of students, bench fee of Rs.50,000/- per student

was introduced from 2007-08. This led to a spurt in number

of trainees requested by the industries as well as setting up of

Dr. suman govil, advisor, DBt

Dr. purnima sharma, mD, Bcil

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training institutes in private sector. Generally, students from top

ranking universities under DBT supported teaching programme

such as JNU, MKU, BHU, MS University, Baroda, etc. are not opting

for industrial training. Students from some of the universities and

colleges who did not get proper practical training, mistake BITP

as an alternative opportunity to compensate for their deficiency.

Experts interviewing eligible candidates in last few years have

highlighted lack of seriousness, conceptual clarity, analytical

ability and practical training. Several students offered placement

by companies also opt for higher studies citing reasons such as

routine nature of job, lack of career growth opportunities and

low remuneration etc. Industries at times, prefer to hire students

from basic disciplines as expectations of biotechnology students

are very high. Sometimes, industries also feel that fundamentals

of biotechnology students are weak as compared to conventional

disciplines. Lack of clarity in career choice and availability of

opportunity also results in multiple applications by students

for fellowship programmes as well as industrial training. More

than 70% of applicants for industrial training programme opt

for training in R&D leading one to believe that academicians

in universities encourage students to take up R&D or lack of

awareness amongst students about opportunities in other sectors

such as teaching, production/manufacturing, quality analysis/

quality control, marketing and regulation could be the reason.

Rigorous selection process comprising of an online multiple

choice based exam followed by an interview is undertaken to

ensure selection of quality candidates. Placement of selected

candidates is based on match-making of profile of students with

trainer companies. Monthly online feedback by trainees and

companies is an integral component of the programme. Analysis

of the feedback shows that this programme offers training

in handling state-of-the art equipment and understanding

of working environment in industries to the students. The

programme aims to ensure placement for all trainees, a

quantum jump from present figure of 25-30% and at the

same time, meeting the requirement of skilled manpower by

biotechnology industry.

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IntroduCtIon Realising the tremendous potential of Biotechnology in improving human and animal health, increasing agricultural productivity and providing safe and clean environment, Govt. of India set up of multi agency board namely National Biotechnology Board (NBTB), way back in 1982 with participation of DST, UGC, ICMR and CSIR. NBTB was upgraded to full-fledged Department of Biotechnology to give much needed impetus to biotechnology. Biotechnology is a multi-disciplinary and rapidly advancing area and needs well trained manpower for meaningful R&D and production activities in the country. The Department initiated an integrated programme of human resource development comprising of post graduate teaching, fellowships for pursuing doctoral and post doctoral research, training programmes for upgrading skills of mid-career scientists and faculty in leading universities and institutions in the country.

In fact, India can take pride in being one of the first few countries in the world to initiate M.Sc. teaching programme in biotechnology in 5 universities in 1985-86. The universities were selected on the basis of core strength in faculty, availability of in-house infrastructural facilities as well as near by premier institutions engaged in biotechnology R&D. These programmes have been expanded to cover 70 universities imparting M.Sc./ M.Tech. degrees in general, agricultural, pharma, medical, marine, veterinary biotechnology. Students for these programmes are selected on the basis of all-India common entrance test conducted by JNU at over 70 centres in the country. Placement analysis of students coming out of these programmes shows that 50% students pursue Ph.D., 12 to 17% students take up jobs in industry, 12 to 15% students take up teaching jobs and few students go abroad to pursue higher studies.

To encourage biotechnology students to take up jobs in industry and to reduce the mismatch in skillsets of students produced by universities and requirements of competitive biotechnology industry, Department of Biotechnology initiated a unique programme named as Biotechnology Industrial Training Programme (BITP) in 1993-94 to facilitate industrial exposure to biotechnology post graduates for a period of 6 months. This programme is being implemented by Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) since beginning. This programme is mutually beneficial to the students and trainer industries as industrial exposure orients students to the needs of industry enhancing their opportunity for placement with the trainer industry or other industries as well as providing an opportunity to the prospective companies to assess the performance of trainees. This programme is one of its own kind with only one similar programme of industrial apprenticeship run by NRC, Canada. Initially, students coming out of DBT sponsored

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teaching programmes only were eligible and very few industries accepted limited number of trainees. Over a period of years, several modifications have been incorporated and students with B.Tech./M.Sc./M.Tech. degree in biotechnology from any recognized university in the country are eligible resulting in multi-fold increase in number of applicants. There is stringent two step selection process including screening by online test and final selection by interviews. Similarly, introduction of bench fee of Rs. 50,000/- per student for the trainer industry has increased its popularity with the industries as evident from increase in number of industries offering training under the programme. Students from 160 universities have been trained under this programme. Provision for monthly feedback by trainees and trainer companies is an integral component. 25-30% students trained under this programme find suitable placement.

Department of Biotechnology jointly with Karnataka State has implemented Biotechnology Finishing School Program from 2011-12 to bridge the skill gaps and to enhance employability of biotechnology students.

Recently, Biocon has launched ‘Biocon academy’ to connect industry and academia to maximize opportunities for budding biotechnologists in the country. Biocon academy will address skill deficit and develop industry ready human capital. Academy would admit first batch of 30 students in January, 2014 for the joint certificate program in biosciences by Biocon and Keck Graduate Institute.

The present compilation is being brought out to showcase the successful case study of programme imparting skill based training to cater to the needs of biotechnology industry in the country and to serve as a resource material to the students and prospective employers. Feedback from different stakeholders such as students, industries, experts involved in selection process as well as site visits for on the spot monitoring have been included. This programme was conceived under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Manju Sharma, the then Secretary, DBT and received greater heights with Dr. M.K. Bhan, at the helm of affairs in DBT as well as Dr. K. Vijay Raghavan, present Secretary, DBT for lending it wholehearted support. The efforts of Dr. Manoj Singh Rohilla, Scientist-C in DBT, Mr. Manoj Gupta, Deputy Manager, Dr. Abitha Murali, Senior Project Executive and Ms. Nisha Singh, Project Executive from BCIL in providing logistic support to the programme are greatly acknowledged. Efforts of Mrs. Rita Bhatla and Sh. Naveen, DBT in typing the manuscripts and preparing graphs are sincerely acknowledged.

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1. need For bItp In the era of globalization, India needs to build up intellectual

capital and transform workforce into skilled manpower in

order to succeed in this highly competitive world. Studies from

developed nations indicate that skilled manpower is the driving

force. Availability of skilled workers is a make-or-break factor

in relocating or creating new plants and jobs in any region. As

biotechnology companies realize and implement new ways

to grow and expand, workforce becomes their top priority.

Furthermore, forthcoming challenges in the times ahead will

require manpower to be innovative and equipped with up-to-

date knowledge and appropriate training. Realising the skill

gaps of students produced by universities with requirements

of industry, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of

Science and Technology, Government of India, initiated an

innovative programme named as biotech Industrial training

programme (bItp), for imparting practical industrial training

to Biotechnology students (M.Sc./M.Tech./B.E./B.Tech.) for a

duration of 6 months. The program is being coordinated by

Biotech Consortium India Limited for past 20 years. During the

course of the training, trainees are provided with a stipend of

Rs. 8000/- per month while a bench fee of Rs. 50,000 is paid to

the companies to cover expenses towards training.

The Biotech Industrial Training Programme BITP was

commenced by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), in

1993-1994, as part of its integrated human resource

development program. The principal objective of BITP is to

provide practical industrial exposure to candidates willing to

take up career in industry and an opportunity for industries to

select prospective candidates for suitable employment. The

programme facilitates orientation of the trainees to the needs

of the industry and enhances their employability by creating

industry ready manpower.

2. ratIonale For InItIatIng bItp

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3. Core objeCtIves The central core objective of BITP is to provide an opportunity

for Biotech students to acquire practical skills and experience

working on projects alongside industry experts as well as to

provide an opportunity for the industry to identify potential

employees.

In addition, supplementary objectives of this programme are:

To ensure that students can apply acquired knowledge in problem based exercises in real life industrial projects.

To enable students to learn about ethics and accepted safety practices in the industry.

To provide an opportunity for students to learn about the industry environment in their area of interest.

To facilitate students to acquire inter-personal skills and the ability for team work through interaction with professionals.

To obtain knowledge for making optimal decisions to resolve work challenges.

To maintain confidentiality and secrecy.

provide practical exposure to Biotech

students in industry after completion of degree

promote opportunity for companies to assess

trainees, identity prospective manpower

orient students to the needs of the industry,

make them more acceptable for placement

to promote research in Biotechnology in india

promote university and industry interaction

BITP CORE OBJECTIVES

4. elIgIbIlIty CrIterIa For bItp

The programme is implemented for Biotechnology students

from universities all across India. Students with the

following degrees from any Indian recognised university are

eligible for application:

B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc./M.Tech./M.V.Sc. in Molecular & Human

Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, Neuro -

Science, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Bio-

process Technology, General /Agricultural /Industrial /

Marine / Medical/ Pharmaceutical/ Environmental /Plant/

Food /Animal Biotechnology.

Students with minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade at

highest degree level

Students who have completed their degree in the previous

or current year. Students with result of last semester/final

year awaited can also apply. The final result with original

mark sheet(s) of all the semesters/years are required to be

submitted at the time of interview.

To ensure effective and timely execution of the programme,

implementation involves several steps shown below in Fig. 1

a)

b)

c)

5. bItp: mode oF operatIon

Bitp notification & eligiBilty criteria

monthly feeDBack anD evaluation

monitoring

processing of applications

matchmaking of companies reQuisitions With stuDent profiles

DisBursement of trainee stipenD/

company Bench fee

online single session multiple choice eXam for screening of canDiDates

placement of selecteD canDiDates in companies

for training

intervieWing applicants

folloW up regarDingplacement

issue ofcertificate

suBmission of proJect report

Fig. 1

An advertisement is placed in leading newspapers across the

country requesting companies for requirement of trainees and

inviting applications from interested/ eligible students. Eligible

students/ Companies apply online by visiting website www.bcil.

nic.in. Companies can submit online requisition for trainees

online alongwith following documents:

(i) Company Profile

(ii) Scientists/Supervisors Profile

(iii) Areas in which training is proposed to be provided and

(iv) Annual Report of last financial year.

Candidates are being shortlisted based on number of available

seats according to percentage of marks obtained as well as

number of applicants from a particular university to ensure

adequate representation. Since 2012-13, a single day online

examination in multiple batches in Multiple Choice Questions

(MCQs) format has been introduced for eligible candidates to

shortlist candidates win a uniform and transparent manner.

Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interaction with experts

at different centres across the country (Bangalore, Chennai,

Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai). All TA/DA expenses for

candidates appearing for interview are borne by DBT. A Selection

Committee (comprising of 3- 4 subject experts, from academia,

industry and DBT/BCIL) assess the students based on the

following attributes on a grading scale of 50. Feedback of Experts

is placed at Annexure (page no. 65 - 70).

Illustration below shows attributes asssessed

a. bItp notification

b. shortlisting of Candidates/ Companies

c. Interviewing shortlisted Candidates

suBJect knoWleDge incluDing

Dissertation Work

aptituDe (research, manufacturing,

marketing, clarity) & intelligence

clarity on Basic science concepts personality

traits

Final selection of the candidates is based on the combined merit

list of marks obtained in the online examination and interview.

Top students are selected for placement under BITP based on no.

of slots available. The list of selected candidates is displayed on

BCIL website after completion of interview at all centres.

Fig. 2 above shows Descriptors/ Marks out of 50

The profiles of selected candidates are matched with company

requisitions. Maximum efforts are made to ensure placement

of selected candidates in their field of interest and preferred

location. A candidate’s profile is sent to maximum three

companies for acceptance failing which, the candidate looses

the opportunity.

Trainees and supervisors are required to submit monthly

online feedback on their industrial training experience and

performance of the students respectively. Evaluation is very

important to measure competency of trainees with respect

to performance criteria designated from the employers’ perspective. the trainee feedback and company evaluation

is judged using a 5-point scale interpreted as

a as excellent

b as very good

C as good

d as average

e as pooran overall Score on a grading of 1-10 is also collected from both the students/company during the final feedback.

d. grading scale for scoring during Interview and Final selection

e. matchmaking

f. Feedback & evaluation

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Feedback from the trainees helps in evaluating the quality of

training with respect to the company infrastructure, laboratory

facilities/equipment, quality of R&D, inputs from supervisors,

theoretical & practical exposure provided during training. The

feedback and evaluation from employers are very useful to

further improve the industrial training programme and equip

students with desired criteria needed by employers. Suggestions

given by trainees in the final feedback are taken into

consideration and appropriate modifications are incorporated

to improve and decide on no. of applicants for companies in

subsequent years.

There is a mechanism to assess and address complaints

from students/companies. Site visits are carried out by experts

to ensure necessary guidance to students during industrial

exposure.

Students have to submit project report to BCIL which includes

abstract, introduction based on literature survey, materials and

methods, results, discussion and future prospects.

Certificates are issued to trainees on successful completion

of training.

Around 25% of BITP trainees secure jobs during and after

training. Some trainees are absorbed in the trainer company

itself, while others are able to secure jobs in other companies.

Further, profiles of trainees who have successfully completed

the BITP training are placed on BCIL website for easy access by

potential employers.

Key attributes for measuring feedback.

trainee feeDBack criteria to assess programme

company evaluation criteria to assess trainee performance

eXposure to tools & techniQues

guiDance from supervisor

learning eXposure

overall environment

laB facilities

analytical skills

innovation/creativity

communication skills

leaDership/ planning

team spirit

g. monitoring

h. submission of project report

i. Issue of Certificate

j. placement support


a. Candidates selected

6. bItp CompanIes

7. trend analysIs

Around 150 premier biotech and healthcare companies, are

actively participating in BITP. These companies provide hands-

on-training to students in disciplines such as Molecular

biology, Microbiology, Bioprocess Technology, rDNA technology,

Molecular Diagnostics, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Plant

tissue culture, Biopharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Biochemistry,

Oncology, Animal cell culture, Enzymology, Plant Biotechnology,

Protein Engineering and Herbal Drug Technology.

During 2007-08 to 2012- 13, consistent increase in number of

candidates selected for training under BITP has been observed

(Fig. 3 shown on the next page). Increase of applicants has

continued despite introduction of stringent measures such

as charging of nominal application fee from 2008- 2009 to

discourage non-serious candidates from applying, restricting

eligibility to candidates passed in year of advertisement and

previous year.

latest trenD of canDiDates selecteD in 2013-2014

applications receiveD canDiDates shortlisteD canDiDates selecteD trainees placeD1864 1248 790 585

Geographical Distribution of Companies involved in BITP (page no. 20-56)


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trenD analysis of canDiDates selecteDFig. 3

An analysis of data for 2007-08 to 2012-13 with respect

to Universities from where the applicants have benefitted

indicates a consistent increase in the number of Universities

benefitted under BITP. Number of Universities represented

increased from 101 in 2007-08 to 163 in 2012-13 indicating

growing interest among the students for acquiring practical

training and professional acumen through BITP as shown in Fig. 4.

An analysis of trend with respect to number of participating

companies during 2007-08 to 2012-13 indicates a steady increase

in number of companies participating in BITP. During 2012-13,

the number of companies participating increased to 154 from

127 in 2007-08. (Fig. 5 shown below)

Growing awareness about relevance of the programme in

addressing gap of trained human resources coupled with

introduction of bench fee for participating companies to

partially meet the expenses towards training seems to have

encouraged the companies to come forward to offer training

in their respective domains in the biotech sector.

b. universities represented

c. participating Companies

universities representeD 2007-13

participating companies 2007-13

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Fig. 4


i. location

an analysis of the companies participating under bItp in

terms of location and sector is given below:

Location-wise analysis of BITP companies, from 2007-08 to

2012-13, has brought to light the ‘Core Hubs’ of Biotech

companies in India (Fig. 6 shown below). Bangalore tops the

list followed by Hyderabad and New Delhi/NCR. Over the last

few years, these 3 cities have consistently witnessed a major

expansion in Biotech sector.

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Sector-wise breakup of BITP companies for the years 2007-13 is

depicted in Fig. 7 shown below. From 2007-08 to 2012-13, a major

chunk of companies were from the Healthcare sector. Bioagri

and Bioservices also consistently accounted for a small but

significant portion. A distinct increase in Bioservices companies

participating under BITP has been observed which are engaged

in activities such as clinical trials, contract manufacturing,

imparting training in specialized areas, etc. During 2011-12,

54 Bioservices companies participated, compared to 37 Bioagri

companies.

sector-Wise analysis of Bitp companies

2007-08 2010-112008-09 2011-122009-10 2012-13

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Fig. 7


Trend under BITP during 2007-13 in terms of numbers,

gender, region, field of training and educational qualification of

candidates, etc., is detailed below:

About 70% of the candidates selected under BITP, get placed in

companies for training (Fig. 8 shown below). A few candidates

opt out of training for different reasons such as pursuing higher

studies, preparation for competitive examinations, personal

reasons such as matrimony, difficulty in joining companies in

cities other than their city of residence etc.

d. trend in training

i. no. of Candidates trained

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trenD analysis of canDiDates traineD

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no. of canDiDates traineD

no. of canDiDates shortlisteD

Fig. 8


An analysis of trend of trainees gender wise shows that number

of female students getting trained in industries is increasing

consistently in comparison to male students.

In initial years, number of male students and female students

were more or less equally distributed. From 2009-10, ratio of

male to female students has increased still further. During

2011-12, female students outnumbered male students.

(Fig. 9 shown below)

Region wise training of students corresponds directly to number

of participating companies. Fig. 10 shown on the next page

summarizes the overall distribution of BITP trainees region-

wise from 2007-13. As expected, number of candidates obtaining

training in companies based in south were observed to be more

due to abundance of companies in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

The second highest placement of BITP trainees was in North

India, in concordance with considerable number of Biotech

companies located around Delhi/NCR region.

142

254

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

194

308

166

339

196

456

206

444

231

359

genDer Wise DistriBution of trainees

male female

ii. gender wise distribution of trainees

iii. region wise distribution of trainees

Fig. 9


2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

region Wise DistriBution of trainees

77

228

45 46

156

268

32 46

184

257

2539

178

3370

371

184

347

58 61

199 22

972

90

north south east West

Fig. 10

Notably, a major proportion of trainees opted for training in

R & D companies, however, with diversification of Biotech

industry, the emerging fields of Bioinformatics, IPR, Clinical

trials/Contract Manufacturing are also garnering trainee

interest. A glimpse into the trainee’s field of interest from 2007-

13 ( Table 1 shown below), highlights the fact that around 70-80%

of trainees are inclined in acquiring an industrial exposure in

the field of Research and Development, followed by production

(around 10-15 %) and Quality Control (5-11 %). During 2007-08

out of 396 trainees, 331 obtained their training in R&D. However,

during past few years students are displaying increased

interest in areas such as IPR, Bioinformatics, Clinical Trials and

Toxicology/ Animal studies.

sector Wise DistriBution of trainees

r & DproDuction/

manufacturingmarketing/

managementQa/ Qc Bioinformaticsclinical trialsipr

70.2 %

77.9 %

76.2 %

75.3 %

74.3 %

67.5 %

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

16.9 %

10.4 %

11.5 %

10.9 %

11.5 %

15.8 %

5.6 %

3.6 %

9.5 %

6.9 %

6.8 %

11.9 %

3.0 %

5.2 %

1.6 %

3.8 %

4.8 %

2.2 %

1.3 %

2.0 %

0.8 %

1.5 %

0.9 %

0.7 %

2.5 %

0.8 %

0.2 %

0.5 %

1.7 %

1.9 %

0.5 %

0.2 %

0.2 %

1.1 %

0.2 %

0.2 %

research & Development

proDuction/ manufacturing

Qa/ Qc

aBove 70%

10% - 17%

5% - 12%

sectors opteD By maXimum numBer of trainees

iv. Field of Interest of trainees

Table 1


Indian universities offer courses in General Biotechnology,

Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology,

Molecular and Human Genetics, Medical Biotechnology,

Marine Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial

Biotechnology, Neurosciences and Bioprocess technology. An

analysis of trends of students getting placed reveals that M.Sc

students are preferred in industries in comparison to B.Tech /

M.Tech. as shown in Fig 11.

Most trainees who opted for BITP training are from M.Sc.

background. However, there is an increase in number of trainees

from B.Tech background (from 12-15%).

Degree Wise DistriBution of trainees

m.sc B.tech m.tech

487 475

330

4719

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

27 27 3081

5161

84

135

94112

414394

427

v. educational Qualification wise distribution of trainees

Fig. 11


An analysis of trend in absorption of candidates by the

companies (Fig. 12 shown below), indicates that about 25-30% of

the candidates secure a job immediately following completion

of training. An analysis of feedback from the candidates of

2011-12 batch in terms of their absorption in the company /

future course of action, is shown in Table 2.

canDiDates traineD vs aBsorBeD

category

Successfully placed

undergoing placement review

currently company has no matching vacancy, profile of candidate on hold for review, final decision subject to creation of suitable vacancy

higher education

no record

other reason (Student not interested in relocating, getting married, currently not determined to enrol for job, wants to look for a job in some other area, wants to pursue a different course)

95

85

189

78

11

59

18

16

37

15

2

11

numBer percentage

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

396

502 505

652 650590

138 132 129 149196 203

canDiDates traineD canDiDates aBsorBeD

e. Candidates absorbed by Companies

Fig. 12


Table 2: Feedback of Candidates from 2011-12 batch of BITP

geograPhicaldistriBUtion of coMPaniesinvolved in BitP

map not to scale

maharashtra

90305

uttar praDesh

66528

tamil naDu

49224

orissa

34128

karnataka

237874

anDhra praDesh

214641

kerala

2448

guJarat

2294maDhya praDesh

1441

West Bengal

958

chattisgarh

713

puDucherry

38

Bihar

27

goa

25

anDaman & nicoBarislanDs

1

assam

4

raJasthan

3

himachalpraDesh

1

mizoram

1

chanDigarh

42punJaB

1030

Delhi

83140haryana

48151 uttarakhanD

33

numBer of canDiDates traineD anD aBsorBeD unDer Bitp programme in companies in inDia During 2007-2013


i. geographical distribution

CARI

stateWise numBer of canDiDates traineD anD aBsorBeD unDer Bitp programme in companies During 2007-2013

name of inDustry/institute traineD

portBlair

anDaman anD nicoBar islanD

port Blair

1

map not to scale

aBsorBeD

total

-

-

1

1




Siflon Drugs

Tulasi Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Vigna University

Zed Labs Pvt. Ltd.

anDhra praDesh

aBsorBeD

1

2

-

2

-

1

1

-

map not to scale

guntur

hyDeraBaD

secunDeraBaD

trimulgerry

ranga reDDy District

nanDyal

meDhak District

anantpur District

128

24

111

22

25

839

183533

1

1

17

viJayaWaDa

tirupati

anantpur District

guntur District


4

-

3

1

1

-

10

-

-

2

-

4

1

-

22

-

-

1

1

1

1

1

-

2

2

1

7

1

1

1

hyDeraBaD

A.G. Biotech Laboratories

Advanta India Limited

Agri Biotech Foundation

Amar Immunodiagnostics

Andhra Bank

Aravinda Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology

Atash Seeds Pvt. Ltd

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

Barwale Foundation

Barwale Knowledge and study centre

Bharat Biotech International Ltd.

Bioaxis DNA Research Centre

Bioclues.org

Biological E. Limited

BioMed Informatics

Bioseed Research India (P) Ltd.

Bioserve Biotechnologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Bioviz Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Biognosys Technologies

Brilliant Biopharma

Centromere Biosolutions

Clintox Bioservices Pvt. Ltd.

Clonz Biotech Private Ltd

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics(CDFD )

Center for Plant Molecular Biology

Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB)

CESP Control India Ltd

Chaitnaya Bharti Junior College

Directorate of Rice Research

9

4

7

1

-

5

32

1

6

34

2

8

4

3

55

21

1

15

2

-

-

3

1

5

-

-

-

-

-

-


16

1

-

5

1

1

2

2

1

1

-

1

1

1

-

3

5

1

-

1

2

-

-

1

-

1

3

-

1

5

-

6

-

14

8

-

-

6

11

-

-

7

-

-

3

1

29

29

2

2

-

4

3

1

-

6

1

4

3

-

10

2

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

Dupont

Dr. Surapaneni Genomic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Excel Matrix Biological Devices Pvt. Ltd.

Federal Bank

G7 Alexandria Innovation Centre

Genomix Molecular Diagnostics (P) Ltd.

GVK Biosciences Private Limited

Global Hospitals

Govt. Degree College For Women

Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (Triesta Biosciences)

Hyderabad University

Hyderabad St. Merry School

IKP Knowledge Park

Incozen Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd.

Indian Immunologicals Ltd.

J.K. Agrigenetics Ltd.

Junna Lifesciences

K.N.Biosciences

Meghna Degree College

Nagarjuna Fertilizers

Nandan Biomatrix Limited

Natco Pharma

National Institute of Nutrition

NTHRYS Biotech Labs

Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Ocimum Biosolutions

Pharmakodyne Biosciences

Parexel International

Prathista Industries Ltd.

Ras Lifesciences


-

-

-

-

5

1

6

-

-

-

3

2

2

2

3

-

1

3

-

1

-

4

19

3

4

-

-

1

2

Rashmi Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Ravindranath GE Medical Associates Pvt. Ltd.

RCC Laboratories India Pvt. Ltd.

S & S Agro Biotech Pvt Ltd

S4 Bio Pvt. ltd.

S.P.A.R. Thar Hospital

Sai Lara Biotechnologies

Sandor Proteomics Pvt. Ltd.

Sanzyme Ltd.

Som Phytopharma India Ltd.

SPC Biotech Private Limited

Sri Biotech Laboratories India Pvt.Ltd.

Sudershan Biotech Ltd.

Syntho Chirals

Tapadia Diagnostic Centre

Tergene Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Thomson Reuters

Tierra Seed Pvt. Ltd.

Transgene Biotek Ltd.

Usha Biotech

VAC Biotech

Vimta Labs Ltd.

Virchow Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Vivo Biotech Ltd.

Zenotech Laboratories Ltd.

Asia Pacific Breweries Pearl Pvt. Ltd.

United Breweries Limited

UB Nizam Breweries Pvt. Ltd.

S.P.Y Agro Industries Ltd

1

2

3

6

16

-

13

14

2

7

13

12

3

2

5

2

-

4

1

-

2

7

25

5

17

2

5

4

2


meDhak District

nanDyal

Shantha Biotechnics Ltd.

A.G. Biosystems Pvt. Ltd.

Aptus Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Jupiter Bioscience Ltd.

Kaveri Seed Company Ltd.

Microsun Biotech

Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Royal Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Sugen Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Premium Phytoceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. J.K.R Gautam International School

Laila Nutraceuticals

Sneha Biotech

ranga reDDy District

secunDeraBaD

tirupati

trimulgerry

viJayaWaDa

17

1

6

17

4

7

1

3

28

1

-

4

1

641

-

-

3

-

3

1

-

1

-

-

1

1

-

214total


Intermediate Reference Laboratory

Maurya Research & Diagnostic Lab

Renaissance Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Sree Baidyanath Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd.

Gauhati University

Intramediate Reference Laboratory

Regional College of Higher Education

Assam Valley School

assam

tezpurguWahati

13

map not to scale

map not to scale

name of inDustry/institute


traineD

traineD

aBsorBeD

guWahati

patna

tezpur

patna

27

Bihar

aBsorBeD

total

total

-

-

-

-

-

1

1

1

1

4

-

-

5

2

7

1

1

-

-

2


Nectar Lifesciences Ltd.

Nestle India Ltd.

PGIMER

total

chanDigarh

chanDigarh

42

map not to scale

map not to scale

name of inDustry/institute traineD aBsorBeD

chanDigarh

2

-

-

2

2

1

1

4

chattisgarh

raipur

413

Bhilai

Bilaspur

Durg

1

1

1


Vishva Vedanta School

Jawahar Navodya Vidyalaya

aBsorBeD

Bhilai

Bilaspur-

-

1

1


12

-

-

-

-

-

14

-

-

1

-

-

Replicon Biotech

Aditya Biotech

Devleela Biotech

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

total

map not to scale


Arbro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

A-1 Food Pvt. Ltd.

Agriculture Finance Corporation

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

AOS Products Pvt. Ltd.

Atharva Biosciences

Auroprobe Laboratories

Banarasi Chandiwala Institute of Professional Studies

Batra Hospital

Beckman Coulter India Pvt. Ltd.

Bi-Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Biogenuix

aBsorBeD

Delhi

4

1

1

1

1

1

-

1

1

-

1

3

Durg

raipur

-

6

7

-

13

1

3

-

1

7

Delhi

Delhi

83140


5

-

1

2

-

1

1

1

5

1

2

1

2

3

2

1

1

3

2

-

1

1

1

2

1

1

-

1

2

1

1

1

1

-

1

-

2

2

-

-

-

-

4

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3

1

-

-

-

9

1

2

1

8

-

-

-

-

1

Biotech Consortium India Limited

Britania Industries Ltd.

City Xray Diagnostic

Clairvolex Knowledge Processes Pvt. Ltd.

Crest Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Delhi Pollution Control Committee

Dr. G Wellness Pvt. Ltd.

Forensic Science Laboratory

Genetix Biotech Asia (P) Ltd

GenPro Biotech

Genxbio Health Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

Indian Council of Medical Research

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences

International Panacea Limited

Invictus Oncology

J. Mitra and Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Jawaharlal Nehru University

K. Analysis Intellectual Property Research

Kee Gad Biogen Pvt. Ltd.

Krypton Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.

Labex Corporation

Lakshmi Kumaran and Sridharan

Leadinvent Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Life Cell Pvt. Ltd

Life Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd

M.M. College

Max Hospital

Medsource Ozone Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.


Myko Tech Pvt. Ltd.

Nestle India Pvt. Ltd.

Syngenta Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Multidimentional Export and Research organisation

National Dope Testing Lab

National Institute of Immunology

National Institute Of Malaria Research

NISCAIR(National Institute of Science Communication

and Information Resources)

Novo Informatics Pvt. Ltd.

Oncquest Laboratories Ltd.

PSL Ltd. Foundation

Roche Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd.

Solena ABSI (I) Pvt. Ltd.

TBI

Techno Concept

TERI

The Centre For Genomic Application

Visionnet

Vyome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Wrig Nanosystems

map not to scale


goa

goa

goa

25

total

3

1

1

5

1

-

1

2


total

-

1

1

1

1

-

8

1

-

1

-

1

1

-

1

1

1

83

1

-

-

-

-

2

53

-

2

-

3

-

8

5

-

1

1

140

aBsorBeD

guJarat

ahmeDaBaD

vaDoDara

surat

1748

115

424

vapi

Bhavnagar

6

1

map not to scale


Anil Bioplus

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Hester Biosciences Ltd.

Intas Biopharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Neesa Agritech Foods Ltd.

Stemcyte

The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute

Xcelris Genomics

Vaishnavi Biotech Limited

Aumgene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

ahmeDaBaD

Bhavnagar

3

1

1

33

5

-

-

5

1

10

-

-

-

14

-

1

1

1

-

-

surat


aBsorBeD

Span Diagnostics Limited

Navsari Agriculture University

Alembic Limited

Century Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Reckon Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd.

Sun Agrigenetics Pvt. Ltd.

Jai Research Foundation

total

haryana

map not to scale


Advanced Micro Devices Pvt Ltd

Crams Technologies

Medsource Ozone Biomedicals Pvt. Ltd.

amBala

fariDaBaD-

3

3

1

-

-

vaDoDara

vapi

3

1

-

1

-

-

-

22

14

-

1

4

1

9

6

94

gurgaon

panchkula

44137

27

amBala

karnal

1

1

fariDaBaD

sonipat

6

1

traineD


Alchem International Ltd.

Ara Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Ashmar Technologies and Research Pvt. Ltd.

Bioexcel

Cryobanks

Daiichi Sankyo India Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

DIAMT, Division of BIORAP

Google Inc.

I Life Discoveries Pvt. Ltd.

Kendle India Pvt. Ltd.

Labindia Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

Lifecare Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

Mascon Global Limited

Premas Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Quest Diagnostics India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.

Sheel Biotech Limited

Thar Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

THSTI (Translational Health Science &Technology Institute)

National Dairy Research Institute

IBI Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd.

Medisys Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Venus Remedies Ltd.

GSK Consumer Healthcare Ltd.

gurgaon

karnal

panchkula

sonipat


total

-

51

11

-

-

13

-

-

-

3

2

12

15

5

-

9

-

16

-

-

5

-

2

1

151

1

13

9

1

2

-

1

1

2

-

1

-

1

-

1

2

1

7

1

1

1

1

-

-

48

himachal praDesh

BaDDi

1

map not to scale

map not to scale



traineD

traineD

Surya Pharmaceuticals

Abexome Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Achira Pvt. Ltd

Akanai Technologies

aBsorBeD

BaDDi

Bangalore22

-

-

11

1

1

huBli

mysore

mangaloremalur

karnataka

BiDar

69

59

11

1233

Bangalore

209823

aBsorBeD


total

-

-

1

1

2

1

13

8

5

1

19

10

-

252

2

26

1

77

2

-

2

5

-

-

-

1

-

2

-

1

12

-

17

1

2

7

-

Animal Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Anthem Biosciences

Aristogene Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.

Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited

Avatar 11 Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd.

Avesthagen Limited

Azyme Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Bangalore Analytical Research Center Pvt. Ltd

Bangalore Biotech Labs. Pvt. Ltd.

Best Biotek Research labs (P) Ltd.

Bhat Bio-Tech India (P) Ltd.

Bigtec Private Limited

Biocon Limited

Biocos Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Biovase

Biovet Pvt. Ltd.

British Biologicals

Cellwork India Ltd

CEPHA

Chromus Biotech

Clinigene International Ltd.

Connexios Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Criya Technologies

CSIR Forth Paradigm Institute

Customised Technologies

EID Parry India Ltd.

Empower Research

Enzene Biosciences Private Limited

Epitome Consulting and Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.

G7 Synergon Pvt. Ltd.

Gangagen Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.

Gemelon Institute of Life sciences

-

-

4

2

4

1

2

-

1

13

-

2

2

30

-

1

1

2

1

1

2

-

3

-

1

-

-

1

6

-

-

6

1


11

1

8

-

-

1

45

16

-

-

19

1

6

1

-

-

13

2

4

-

1

1

14

8

-

-

5

-

16

1

1

-

Genotypic Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Health Line Pvt. Ltd.

Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd. (Triesta Biosciences)

ILOGY Healthcare Solution

Immunology Research Foundation of India

In Vitro International Pvt. Ltd.

Indian Institute of Science

Indo-American Hybrid Seeds (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Indus Seeds

Informatics (India) Ltd

Infosys Technology

Jubilant Biosys Limited

Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceutical Limited

Kemwell Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.

Khoday Breweries Ltd.

Kumar Organic Pvt. Ltd.

Lablink Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Leads Clin

Lonza India Pvt Ltd

Manipal Acunova Ltd.

Manthan Systems

Medreich Ltd.

Metahelix Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Metaome Science Informatics Pvt. Ltd.

Micro Labs Limited

Microtest Innovation

Molecular Connections

Monsanto Research Center

MSR Biotech

Multiplex Bio Tech Pvt. Ltd.

MWG Biotech

Narayana Hrudalaya

National Institute of Virology (Victoria Hospital )

6

-

4

1

1

-

1

3

-

2

1

7

-

4

-

1

1

6

-

1

1

1

-

10

1

1

3

1

1

1

-

-

1


46

-

1

-

2

1

-

-

1

-

4

11

4

-

16

7

1

8

-

-

12

-

22

-

1

12

1

-

-

9

-

Natural Remedies Private Limited

Nature Biochem/Net Bio

Nitya Genome Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

NMAM

Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd.

Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd

Pall Life sciences

Point Cross Pvt. Ltd.

Polyclone Bioservices Pvt. Ltd.

Praras Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Probiosys

Radiant Research Services Pvt. Ltd.

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.

Richcore Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Rishi Herbal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Robust Materials Technology Private Limited

Sami Labs Ltd.

Sangenomics Research Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Sasya Gentech

Scri Biotech Research Laboratory

Shodhaka Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Sreyr Drugs Safety Solution

Sri Raghavendra Biotechnologies Pvt. Ltd.

Sri Research Institute for Tissue Engineering

Strides Arcolab Ltd.

Simbiosys Biowares

Syngene International Ltd.

Tata Consultancy Services

University of Agriculture Science

Vittal Mallya Scientific Research Foundation

Wipro Technologies

5

1

-

1

-

1

1

3

-

1

-

2

1

1

6

-

-

-

1

1

5

1

2

1

-

11

1

1

1

1

1


Bhoomareddi College

Sreeven Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Biogenics

Navya Biologicals

Sankeshwar Minerals Pvt. Ltd.

Group Pharmaceuticals Limited

St. Aloysius College

Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

Labland Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Prosetta Bioconformatics Pvt. Ltd.

Tata Interactive System

BiDar

huBli

malur

mangalore

mysore

total

-

9

3

6

-

-

-

-

30

3

-

874

1

5

1

3

1

1

1

2

8

1

1

237


Pelican Biotech and Chemicals Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Indian Spice Research Institute

kerala

cochin

calicut

thrissur

karoor

malappuram

thiruvananthapuram

1

kottayam

palakkaD

alappuzha District

1

1

1

2

4

9919

916


alappuzha District9

1

map not to scale

calicut

16

-

aBsorBeD


Interfield Laboratories

KBS International

L.J. International Ltd.

Scigenome Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Unibiosys Biotech Research Labs

Vysali Pharmaceuticals

M Kumarsamy Engineering College

Kaimalil Bioservices

KBS International

Cashew Research Station

Agastya Biopharm India Ltd.

Infosys

National Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (RRL)

College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

cochin

karoor

kottayam

malappuram

palakkaD

thiruvananthapuram

thrissur

total

-

1

6

-

1

1

1

-

-

1

-

1

1

1

24

2

-

13

2

2

-

-

4

5

-

4

-

-

-

48


maDhya praDesh

gWalior

Bhopalratlam

DeWas

1

321

101712

Bhopal Memorial Hospital

High Security Animal Disease Laboratory

Kilpest India Pvt. Ltd.

Tata International Ltd.

Bisen Biotech and Biopharma Pvt. Ltd

Tropilite Foods Pvt. Ltd.

IPCA Laboratories Ltd.


Bhopal

DeWas

gWalior

ratlam

map not to scale

total

1

1

8

-

-

3

1

14

-

-

17

1

9

12

2

41

aBsorBeD


Global Transgenes Ltd.

Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College

Mangcore Chemical Fertilizer Pvt. Ltd.

Midas Care Pharmaceuticals

Mylan Laboratories Ltd

Wockhardt Limited, Biotech Park

Wockhardt Research Centre

Jain Irrigation System Ltd

Nirmal Seeds Pvt. Ltd.


aurangaBaD

Jalgaon

map not to scale

2

1

1

1

1

4

2

1

-

2

-

-

-

-

14

15

-

13

maharashtra

Jalgaon

aurangaBaD

pune

nashik

mumBai

nagpur

Jalna

22104

1231

113

28

27

12

3341

1045

1243

sangli

nanDeD

raigaD

thane

2

18

WarDha


Bejo Sheetal Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Krishidhan Research Foundation

Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Co. Ltd.

Subhash Fertilizers Private Limited

Accenture India Pvt Ltd

Advance Center for Test, Research and Education of Cancer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd.

Ashconuinab Lab Industries Ltd

Emellen

Fusion Scientific Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

Kopran Limited

Nutrahelix Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

NY Vasta Global

Organica Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Piramal Diagnostic Services Pvt. Ltd.

Piramal Lifesciences Ltd.

Privi Organics Ltd

Rishi Biotech

Rishi Herbal Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

SRL Ranbaxy Ltd.

Sudershan Biotech Ltd

Super Religare Laboratories Ltd.

Thrombochek

Thyrocare Technologies Ltd.

Transasia Biomedical Pvt. Ltd.

USV Limited

Ankur Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

Central Institute for Cotton Research

Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited

Jalna

mumBai

13

8

19

3

-

-

1

-

1

-

-

6

-

3

2

2

-

9

-

5

-

5

2

-

-

5

25

-

20

3

3

5

-

1

1

1

1

-

1

1

-

1

3

-

1

1

1

4

4

1

4

-

1

6

-

4

5

-


nagpur

nanDeD

Shivaji College

K-Ferts Lab

Aquamentis Health Care Ltd

Jai Biotech Industries

Mylan Laboratories Ltd

Nashik Vintners Pvt. Ltd

Advinus Therapeutics Pvt Ltd.

Biopharmax

Buzzle Software Solution

Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited

Hi Tech BioSciences India Ltd.

Indo-Bioactive Labs

Immuno Science India Pvt. Ltd.

Indian Institute of Sciences & Education Research

Jay Biotech

Lupin Biotech

Mitcon Biopharma Center

Mitcon Consultancy Services Ltd.

National Centre For Cell Sciences

National Chemical Laboratory

Praj Industries Limited

Praj Matrix The Innovation Center

Pranav Agro Industries Limited

Rasa Lifesciences

Sai Advantium Pharma Ltd.

Serum Institute of India Ltd.

Shantani Proteome Analytics Pvt. Ltd.

Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI)

nashik

pune

-

1

-

6

-

2

4

-

-

23

2

1

-

-

7

-

4

22

-

-

7

4

1

1

-

25

2

1

1

-

1

-

1

-

1

1

1

3

-

-

1

1

-

2

-

2

2

2

-

1

-

-

1

3

1

-


Embio Limited

Pranav Agro Industries Limited

Advanced Enzymes Technologies Ltd.

Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited

Krishi Mitra Biotech Research Center Pvt. Ltd.

raigaD

sangli

thane

WarDha

total

total

7

2

2

6

2

305

2

-

-

-

-

1

90

mizoram

aizaWl

1

Mizoram University, Biotech Hub


aizaWl

map not to scale

1

1

-

-


map not to scale

orissa

BhuBanesWar

32128

Dhenkanal

cuttack

1

1

Astha Biotech

Biocare India

Imgenex India Pvt. Ltd.

Institute of Life Sciences

Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, CSIR Project

Juan Biotechnology Private Limited

KIIT University

L B Prasad Eye Institute

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)

Protein Lounge India Pvt. Ltd

Regional Plant Resource Centre

Tectona Biotech Research Centre

Utkal University

Ravenshaw University

Dhenkanal Autonomous College


BhuBanesWar

cuttack

Dhenkanal

total

2

-

5

1

1

2

3

1

1

1

3

11

1

1

1

32

3

1

48

-

-

24

-

-

-

-

-

52

-

-

-

128

aBsorBeD


Gokulam Enterprises

G.G.Organics (P) Ltd

Safetab Life Sciences

Shasun Biotech Center

puDucherry

puDucherry

38

map not to scale

map not to scale

total

Guru Kashi University

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Science University

Punjab Agriculture University

United Breweries Ltd.



traineD

traineD

puDucherry

BhatinDa

luDhiana

-

1

1

1

3

1

1

1

1

8

-

-

-

8

-

-

-

1

punJaB

BhatinDa

1

luDhianamohali

31628

sangrur

1

aBsorBeD

aBsorBeD


map not to scale

Chandigarh Group of Colleges

Hash BioTech Labs Pvt. Ltd.

Orbit Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Panacea Biotec Ltd.

Pepsi Foods Pvt. Ltd.

mohali

sangrur

total

-

7

4

17

1

30

1

-

-

5

-

10

tamil naDu

coimBatore

salem

chennaihosur

thanJavur

karaikuDi

sivakasiannaikuttam

1

1

11

13

33

39162

240


kanyakumari

16

Kalaswari College

anaikuttam1-

aBsorBeD


ABL Biotechnologies Ltd.

Anna University

Biosource & Surgicals

Biozone Research Technologies

CavinKare Private Limited

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

Geo Marine Biotechnologies (P) Ltd.

Green Signal Biopharma Pvt.Ltd

Huclin Research Limited

Kitco Pvt Ltd

Laila Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Lifecell International Pvt. Ltd.

Medical Coding

Mediclone Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Microtherapeutics Research Lab Pvt. Ltd.

Nestle India Ltd

Operon Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Perfint Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Poseidon Biotech

Prathyusha Institute of Technology & Management

Quest Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Ltd.

Shri Meera Labs Pvt. Ltd.

SPIC Ltd.

Synkromax Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Science University

Tex Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

Thomson Reuters

TIFAC

Tnq Books & Generals Pvt Ltd

Xinnovem

Yuvraj Biobiz

chennai2

-

1

4

5

-

7

-

1

-

7

-

-

52

3

-

13

33

4

5

-

-

4

10

2

2

-

5

-

-

-

2

-

-

3

-

-

-

2

2

1

-

1

3

1

1

4

2

1

-

2

1

2

1

1

-

4

1

-

1

1

1

1

1

-

1


Oriental Aquamarine Biotech India Private Limited

Sugarcane Breeding Instt.

Sunglow Biotech

T Stanes & Company Ltd.

Global Pharmaceuticals

VB Medicare Pvt. Ltd.

Xpression Biotek Pvt. Ltd.

Alagappa university

Rasi Seeds

The Gene Tech

PSR Engineering College

Tari Biotech

coimBatore

hosur

kanyakumari

karaikuDi

salem

sivakasi

thanJavur

total

-

1

-

1

-

1

-

1

1

2

1

1

49

4

-

10

26

1

2

16

-

1

2

-

-

224


uttar praDesh

varanasi

lucknoW

noiDa

ghaziaBaD

BulanDshahr

15

1313

1975

22411

118

agra

meerut

2

3

map not to scale

HH Biotechnologies Pvt Ltd.

National JALMA Institute

Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited

Shyam Lal Degree College

Adhunik Institute Of Education & Research

Auroprobe Laboratories

Bio Med Pvt. Ltd.

CarePro Biosciences


agra

BulanDshahr

ghaziaBaD

1

1

-

1

1

3

4

-

-

-

18

-

-

370

1

8

aBsorBeD


Dabur Research Foundation

Sanshadow Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Ultra International Pvt Ltd

Biotech Park

Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)

Central Institute of Medical and Aromatic Plants

Directorate of Plant Protection & Storage

H.H. Biotech

Indian Institute of Toxicology Research

Lucknow Biotech Park

National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI )

Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute

Saroj Institute of Technology & Management

Allele Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

Amity University

Clonegen Biotechnology Pvt. Ltd.

Codon Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Geno Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.

HCL

Helix Biogenesis

Hierank Business School

IDS Infotech

Marion Biotech

Tavant Technology

Surya Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

total

lucknoW

noiDa

varanasi

37

1

-

3

-

-

-

10

-

-

-

-

-

12

-

12

36

7

-

8

-

-

-

-

5

528

12

-

2

-

2

4

1

-

2

1

1

1

1

3

1

3

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

1

1

66


West Bengal

Sheetal Lifesciences

S.D.S P.G.I. Institute

Enviroway Bioscience Pvt. Ltd.

Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.

uttarakhanD

kashipur

1


DehraDun

kashipur

ruDrapur

map not to scale

map not to scale

DehraDun

ruDrapur

kolkatta

12

11

858

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur


kharagpur

1-

kharagpur

1

aBsorBeD

aBsorBeD


total

-

1

1

1

3

2

-

-

1

3

total Bitp trainees During 2007 -2013

Biobharti Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

Biogenuix Medsystem Pvt Ltd

DSR Genome

Galaxy Concepts Pvt. Ltd.

GCC Biotech

Imperial Fragrances

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology

Invitro Fertilization Research Institute

SHRM Biotechnology Pvt.Ltd.

Simbiosys Biowares India Pvt. Ltd.

Structural Biology and Bio-informatics Division (CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology)

Subhashree Biotech

Suraksha Diagnostic Private Limited

TCG Lifesciences Ltd. (Chembiotek)

kolkatta

total

4

-

5

2

4

-

-

-

5

15

-

16

3

4

58

1

1

2

-

-

1

1

1

-

-

1

-

-

-

9

*aBsorBeD Some companies/institutes which did not train candidates under BITP but offered jobs.

canDiDates traineD

canDiDates aBsorBeD

3295

930


companies Which offereD training to maXimum no. of trainees

canDiDates traineD

Few companies involved in providing candidates training under

BITP to maximum no. of trainees during 2007-13 is shown in

Fig.13 below.

370

252

77

55

53

52

52

51

48

46

45

37

36

auroproBe laBoratories

Bangalore Biotech

Biocon ltD.

Biological e. ltD.

oncQuest laBoratoires

meDiclone Biotech

t.B.r.c.

ara healthcare

imgeneX

natural remeDies

inDo-american hyBriD seeDs

DaBur research founDation

coDon Biotech

Fig. 13


ii. maximum trainees

companies Which aBsorBeD maXimum no. of trainees

Few companies which absorbed maximum no. of BITP trainees

during 2007-13 is shown in Fig.14 below.

trainees aBsorBeD

30

22

19

16

14

13

13

12

11

11

Biocon ltD.

Biological e. ltD.

virchoW Biotech

Dr. reDDy’s laBs

intas Biopharma.

Bangalore Biotech laBs (Biozeen)

ara healthcare

aBeXome Biosciences

DaBur research founDation

symBiosys BioWares

Fig. 14


iii. maximum trainees absorbed

name of canDiDatename of company/ institute Where placeD city

gajanan Vishvambhar mali

Satya kesav pedarolu

m ram kumar

Bandaru neena Sravanthi

Sujit prabhakar Bankar

Venkata Suresh Javvaji

naresh r

Santosh kumar

archana Sinha

prabhat ranjan

preethi Velury

rajeev kumar

Soumya Jaiswal

Deepesh B Varma

ram narayanan

leelambika-murugeshan

rahul Sharma

Shibabrata Basak

Jyotirmoy Das

pratik kumar

anita rani

anamika Singh

yuwvaranni

karthik Sharma loke

mangalore chemical & fertilizer pvt. ltd.

federal Bank

Dr.reddy’s laboratories

nagrjuna fertilizers and chemicals ltd.

Biocon ltd.



Biocon ltd.

tavant technology

Biocon limited

nagarjuna fertilizers & chemicals ltd.

Directorate of plant protection & Storage

google inc.

Dr. reddy’s laboratories

tata consultancy Services

nunhems

infosys technology

cognizant technology Solutions india pvt. ltd.

intramediate reference laboratory

intermediate reference laboratory

clairvolex knowledge processes pvt. ltd.

nestle

prathyusha institute of technology & management

Dr. g Wellness pvt. ltd.

aurangabad

hyderabad

hyderabad

hyderabad

Bangalore

hyderabad

hyderabad

Bangalore

noida

Bangalore

hyderabad

lucknow

gurgaon

hyderabad

Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore

chennai

guwahati

patna

Delhi

chandigarh

chennai

Delhi

an illustrative list of Bitp trainees Who got gooD placement


f. table

salary DraWn per month

year of trainingstate Designation

maharashtra

andhra pradesh

andhra pradesh

andhra pradesh

karnataka

andhra pradesh

andhra pradesh

karnataka

uttar pradesh

karnataka

andhra pradesh

uttar pradesh

haryana

andhra pradesh

karnataka

karnataka

karnataka

tamil nadu

assam

Bihar

Delhi

punjab

tamil nadu

Delhi

r 35,833 /-

r 35,000 /-

r 33,333 /-

r 33,333 /-

r 31,667 /-

r 30,833 /-

r 30,833 /-

r 30,000 /-

r 30,000 /-

r 30,000 /-

r 29,167 /-

r 28,000 /-

r 28,000 /-

r 27,000 /-

r 26,250 /-

r 25,833 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

r 25,000 /-

2010-11

2010-11

2012-13

2012-13

2011-12

2012-13

2012-13

2008-09

2009-10

2012-13

2011-12

2011-12

2012-13

2010-11

2009-10

2011-12

2007-08

2008-09

2011-12

2011-12

2011-12

2011-12

2011-12

2012-13

asst. manager

probationary officer

technical trainee (1 yr) then Scientist

research associate

research associate

production

production

Scientist

Software engineer

Senior Scientist

research associate

assistant Scientist

Data analyst

technical trainee

assistant Systems engineer

research asssitant molecular Breeding

Software engineer

programmer analyst trainee

technical officer

technical officer

trainee patent Scientist

nutrition officer

asst profeesor

lab manager


8. bItp FeedbaCkThe feedback received from companies show visible

improvement in handling of equipment, theoretical knowledge,

team spirit as well as increase in subject interest in students

on completion of training. Reviews from supervisors in few

companies involved in imparting BITP are enclosed at

Annexure (page no. 71 - 76).

Analysis of trainee feedback regarding nature of training in

terms of areas, new techniques learnt and equipments handled

summarized in Table 3 shown on the next page.

The trainees were also trained in handling state-of-the-art

equipment/techniques including:

Different types of chromatographic techniques, Molecular biology,

Karyotyping, FISH, DNA sequencing, Western blot, Fermentation,

Down-stream processing and Purification.

Exposure to state of the art equipments including:

RT PCR, PCR and variants, MGIT960, BACTEC, AKTA Purifier,

MICROARRY, MALDI, karl fisher instrument, FACS, Flow

Cytometer, HPLC, ELISA, SDS PAGE, Carbodoseur, DO Analyzer

and Torque Analyzer, etc.

Analysis of feedback from trainees indicates that BITP makes

tremendous difference in capability of trainees to integrate into

the business world by enriching their practical knowledge, skills

and understanding of the real working environment. Trainees

not only learn a variety of biotechniques and get exposure

to equipments but also refine inter-personal skills, language

proficiency, software applications resulting in overall personality

development and confidence.

Reviews from trainees about their perception of relevance of

BITP are at Annexure (page no. 77 - 81).

a. Companies’ Feedback

b. trainees’ Feedback


an illustrative list of area Wise proJects unDertaken By Bitp trainees

s.no. fielD no. of proJects

Clinical Trials

Immunology, Tumour Immunology

Molecular Diagnosis

Industrial Products/ Bio-Process Optimisation & scale-up/ Downstream Processing

Animal Cell Culture and Toxicology studies

Molecular Biology

Genomics

Analytical Method Development/ Validation/ Techniques

Enzymology

Oncology

Drug designing/development

Biochemistry / Chemical Technology

Plant Tissue Culture

Plant Molecular Biology

Molecular Diversity

Bioinformatics

Protein Engineering

Clinical Diagnosis

Plant Virology

Biodiesel Technology

Pharmaceuticals

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

Microbiology/ Strain Improvement

Vaccines & Diagnostics

Patents

01

13

40

16

07

23

03

10

07

04

01

06

12

11

01

02

01

03

02

01

01

01

01

01

02

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Total 170


9. bItp edge Provides practical exposure to candidates in industry

environment.

Encourages development of logical thinking, team spirit,

leadership qualities and analytical skills.

Projects assigned to BITP trainees as per their area of interest

allowing access to tools of biotechnology.

BITP trainees avail opportunity of getting updated with trends,

techniques & equipment.

Positive feedback from companies indicates a significant

increment in quality of BITP trainees after training.

Companies are able to directly assess student performance

resulting in absorption of 25% trainees.

Feedbacks from BITP trainees have reinforced positive impact

of BITP in providing avenues for future career options.

get Better placement With

proper inDustrial eXposure

training

guiDance


annexUreexperts’ feedbackcompanies’ feedbacktrainees’ feedback

eXperts’ feeDBack

BITP is an excellent program providing an opportunity to the

young students a bridge between academic training and industry.

Selection process is significantly improved and students are able

to take-up assignment. Majority of students are getting trained in

well-equipped laboratories, indeed BCIL is putting all efforts in

inspection of these facilities every year to maintain quality.

i feel points such as:

(a) selection of candidate with keen interest on working in

industry and

(b) industry with assured absorption into their fold after training

would certainly strengthen the program.

anand k. kondapi ph.D.

professor

laboratory for Molecular therapeuticsdepartment of Biotechnology

school of life sciences University of hyderabad

hyderabad 500046, india

91-40-23134571 (Office)91-40-23000654 (Home)

91-40-23101145

91-9299958264

[email protected] [email protected]

my comments on Bitp are as below:

selection process: It is indeed very meticulously designed

and effective.

Quality of students: Quality of students is not outstanding or

excellent. But may be rated as good.

benefits to students: It is quite beneficial for students and gives

a chance to train them for obtaining employment in various

R&D companies.

benefits to biotech Companies/Industries: It is equally helpful

to the R&D companies involved with Biotechnology formulation,

product development.

Debi p. sarkarph.D, fasct, fnasc, fasc, fna

professor & former head/Dean, Jc Bose national fellow

department of BiochemistryUniversity of delhi south campus

Benito Juarez road, new delhi 110021, india.

91-11-24111967 (Office)91-11-24114159 (Office)

91-11-24115270

91-9810696767

[email protected]


10. annexure

The BITP program provides a wonderful opportunity

for fresh students who have just graduated, to be attached

to a biotech industry very early in their career, to understand

its functioning and also to apply the concepts that they have

learnt during their graduate program. It also enables them to

understand the organization structure and processes in the

practical setting. I strongly feel that the BITP program helps the

students to crystallize their career choices about deciding on a job

in industry or to take up higher studies.

During the course of the training period, BCIL has a close

assessment of the students placed in different industries and this

helps to keep a check on quality of training being imparted as well

as progress being made by the trainees. Many alumni of this BITP

program have already been absorbed by the same organizations

where they got their training and some have opted to move to a

different setting.

A panel comprising of experts from the Industry and Faculty

from different Institutions evaluates the student’s performance

during the interview as well as the site visit. As someone who has

been closely associated with this BCIL program, I must admit that

the application and review process is very well organized and

conducted in a friendly atmosphere. The BCIL office effectively

coordinates this entire exercise.

Such a wonderful program like BITP from DBT through BCIL is

very essential for fresh biotechnology graduates, as it helps them

learn and adapt to an industrial setting and contribute to the

advancement of biotechnology in India.

I must congratulate BCIL for running this program very

effectively for so many years now and wish this program a

continued success.

Dr. D. sundarph.D.

assistant professor

indian institute of technologydepartment of Biochemical

engineering & Biotechnologyhauz khas, new delhi 110016, india

91-11-26591066 (Office)91-11-26596316 (Office)

91-11-26582282

[email protected]@jhu.edu


k.p gopinathanph.D, fasc, fnasc

professor

indian institute of sciencedepartment of Microbiology

and cell Biology,Bangalore 560012, india I have been closely associated with this student training

programme initiated by DBT and operated through BCIL.

Conceptually, this is a wonderful venture to enrich the quality

and employability of trained manpower resources in the area

of Biotechnology. The past few decades have seen tremendous

progress in teaching and training in this discipline and the overall

quality of education in Biology at the postgraduate level has seen

substantial improvement. A central role played by DBT in this

process is unquestionable.

Biotechnology has become the Proverbial Pot of Gold at the Other

End of the Rainbow and the fortune seekers are many to get

trained in this area. The hype generated about Biotechnology

has given rise to introduction of this subject not only at the

postgraduate level but even at the undergraduate level. Most of

the Engineering Colleges and Technology Institutions including

the IITs have started newer courses in the Biotech stream. If

one examines the prescribed syllabus of these programmes ,

they appear excellent and are often directly downloaded from

the Internet based on the syllabus prescribed at the leading

universities of the world. Unfortunately, however, neither the

existing faculty in most of these institutions have sufficient

expertise in this emerging field nor are the institutions equipped

with adequate infrastructure facilities . The outcome has

been the generation of a large number of graduates who are

not sufficiently trained to be readily employed. In this context

the BITP programme attains special significance for providing

opportunities for undergoing Industrial Training to these fresh

graduates, a major deficit that is prevailing in most existing

Biotech degree programmes. The BITP has helped in improving

the prospects of employability especially in Industries.

The trainee fellowship programme provides a decent stipend to

meet the living expenses of the selected trainees and a reasonable


bench fee for the training institutions to meet the contingent

expenses. This programme has attracted a large number of

applicants from all nooks and corners of India. The huge turnout

of the students at the selection interviews testifies the popularity

of this programme. I have been closely associated with selection

interviews for the past several years as well as in the subsequent

validation of training quality at various institutions. The trainee

selection interviews are conducted in small groups of 3-5 students

in a batch mode by a panel of experts equal in number. The

oral interviews are very fair and are primarily used to evaluate

the awareness in basic concepts and motivation of the student.

Several of these candidates have been hailing from remote

areas and less endowed institutions, and most of them have not

qualified through the National exams like NET,GATE or CSIR . In

general their academic qualities were inferior to the vast numbers

that we interview for the Ph.D programme at reputed institutions

like the IISc or major national labs. A major purpose of the BITP

has been to compensate for this lacunae and provide better

opportunities for employment.

Undoubtedly, this programme has been of great benefit to the

trainees. The tendency that I have seen amongst them when

asked where would they like to be placed for the training? , most

of them opt for the Brand names of Biotech industries as their

choice. On evaluation of the training programme, I have seen

the lesser known places , more often than not, provide better all

round training. The well established industries tend to use these

trainees as “a pair of hands” for a given type of routine work and

devote much less time for the overall training. Even so, the direct

exposure to how an industrial establishment functions is of great

value to them. I feel confident that Industries also should be

finding the trained fellows much more suitable for employment

compared to the time of their graduation.

What one wonders, however, is that whether there are enough

Biotech Industry opportunities in the country to employ the

thousands of graduates emerging out year after year. Is there

anything that can be done by BCIL (DBT) to motivate the self

employability and entrepreneurship or encourage the use of

newer advances of Biotech in hospitals and medical institutions


prof. J. k. palph.D, fnasc, fmasc

professor & head

University of Punedepartment of Biotechnology

ganeshkhind, Pune 411007, india

91-20-25694952 (Office)91-20-25601430 (Office)

91-20-25691821 (Office)91-20-25692248 (Office)

[email protected]

in order to utilise the trained manpower. This certainly will be a

“Win-Win” situation for all. Besides, Biotech is not only confined to

health related industries but also covers agriculture, environment

and the overall public health management. These ideas could be

incorporated into BITP in future.

I am happy to know the Biotechnology Consortium of India

(BCIL), the present co-ordinating institution of the Biotechnology

Industrial Training Programma (BITP) of the Department of

Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India wishes to showcase the

profile of the programme. As one of the senior Co-ordinator of

the DBT-JRF programme, I have the privilege of participating

in this programme since last ten years. This programme being

launched by the DBT since early 1990’s and steered by the

Advisors of DBT HRD section during early years has been looked

after by the BCIL since early 2000. Under the leadership of the

DBT advisor, Dr. Suman Govil and CEO of BCIl Dr. Punirma

Sharma, and sincere input from her colleagues particularly Mr.

Manoj Gupta, this programme has taken a good shape, and is

running very satisfactorily. Current selection procedure has

been well optimized, screening of suitable Biotech companies for

training had been critically done. For there in-built-strengths, the

programme objectives have moderately been achieved.

As I gather many interested and deserving students have been

benefiting on a regular basis in getting suitable training in various

areas of Biotechnology. Many of the trained students have been

absorbed by the respective training companies. I sincerely feel

that this programme will continue to contribute in yielding

suitable human resource in the area of Biotechnology, and thus

will prove to be a worthwhile programme of DBT. I convey my best

wishes to those who have been participating and putting their

best effort to make it a successful endeavor.


I have been associated with the BITP program for the last few

years. It happens to be one of the flagship programs of DBT and

is unique in the sense that there is tremendous hand-holding by

the DBT not only for the students but the Universities of Biotech

teaching, training for the Biotech teachers and most importantly

the interfacing of the Biotech students with the Industrial

partners. DBT takes care to establish a good teaching facility

with the right infrastructure for Biotech teaching across the

country. It encourages training programs by the various teaching

institutions at the National level as short-term trainings and

also organizing symposium etc, to update the academic skills

and knowledge of all concerned. Since an industrial exposure

is essential and not always possible at the various locations

country-wide, DBT has initiated a 6 months industrial training

exercise wherein the students apply online and are interviewed

before placement in various Biotech-related industries. Care is

taken to match the interest of the student with the mandate of

the companies and often the students find employment after

completion of their training. The industry is encouraged to

take in the biotech students as apprentices and are also paid

a consolidated amount for the same. Therefore, it is a win-win

situtaion for both the students as well as the industry. Over the

last few years, due to the popularity of this program amongst

the students, BCIL has now devised an online exam to screen the

applicants as interviewing thousands of students over a period of

a few days even in batches was getting unmanageable. The initital

screening is followed by a sceond round of interview by experts

in various fields and disciplines. This program and especially the

efforts of DBT at holding-hands from the start to the finish is well

appreciated by the I`nternational community at large. Though on

a smaller scale in Delhi and NCR, this program has also benefited

the industry to a great extent in other cities of the country as well.

I wish this program the best in the coming years.

prof. paramjit khuranafna, fias, fnasc

professor

University of delhidepartment of Plant Molecular Biology

Benito Juarez road,new delhi 110021, india

91-11-24100669 (Office)91-11-24671208 (Office)

[email protected]


companies’ feeDBack

I found the BITP very purpose oriented program for Biotech

students as well as for the Industries. At the expense of DBT,

Government of India, and a nominal contribution from Industry,

the program provides a golden opportunity to fresh postgraduates

to sharpen their skills in the field of their own interest in an

industrial atmosphere, get a feel of Industrial setup, requirements

and the approach needed to be successful in an Industry. On the

other hand, Industry also get a chance to test the potential of

trainees with an option to absorb them if found fit for the industry.

Dr. udaikumar padigelhead, r&D molecular Biology

Dr. Dinesh c. Joshiexecutive Director

span Diagnostics limiteD, surat173-B, new industrial estate,

road no. 6-g Udhna, surat 394210, gujarat, india

91-261-2277211

91-261-2279319

[email protected]

“Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP) initiated by BCIL

is a single window opportunity for all those young aspirants who

are interested in beginning their professional career in the field

of biotechnology. BCIL provides them a platform for learning

and gaining knowledge and experience by hosting them in

different research labs/organizations. This training programme is

contributing in self-sustainability of our young generation. I urge

all the organizations/institutions receiving BCIL trainees/students

to provide a good training so that they get more employment

opportunities. Our objective should not be just getting trainees/

students but also to see that their association and training with

us should help them in finding new openings/opportunities at the

beginning of their professional career so that our contribution in

extending such training is more meaningful.”

BarWale founDation, hyDeraBaDBarWale chambers

# 3-6-666, street no. 10 himayathnagar,hyderabad 500 029, a.P., india

91-40-27665871 - 73

91-40-27665874

[email protected]


Dr. parag vilas naikscientist

Dr. renuka JainChief Scientific Officer, BioNutrition and Metabolomics

“Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP) is a frontline

module which can effectively change budding biotechnologists

into future technocrats. The trainees which industry receives from

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India are rich in

theoretical understanding of their respective subjects and can be

easily developed in real time business environments. I find BITP

making a good synergy with current corporate needs of trained

human resource with good aptitude and right attitude. My sincere

warm wishes for BITP and also to present and future trainees.”

Biotech industrial Training Programme (BITP) is highly supportive

to the students as I observed that most of the students lack good

laboratory practices and the practical experimental skills. This

programme gives students an exposure which is different from

that of the academic environment. This programme provides

students an opportunity to work under industrial environment

and to shape their career.

e.i.D. parry (inDia) limiteDdare house

new no.2, old 234,nsc Bose road,

chennai 600 001, india

91-44-2530 6789

91-44-2534 0858

The BITP program is very good and has been providing an

excellent platform for Biotech graduates to launch into the

industry. This program is also helpful in exposing the student

to research at the industrial level. Hence the program gives them

an option to decide whether they want to pursue commercial

level research or academic research. The quality of the candidates

is fairly good and they are contributing to the research activities

of the company.

Dr. sudha Warrierfunctional head

avesthagen limiteD avesthagen one

no.7/6, Brunton road Bangalore 560025, india

91-80-4126 2155

[email protected]


serum institute of inDia ltD.Regd. Office and Laboratories

212/2, hadapsar, Pune 411028, india

91-20-26993900 - 04

91-20-26993921

[email protected]

raneesh patilDirector- hr

Dr. takahide nishiceo, Dsin

This is to certify that Biotech Industrial Training Programme

(BITP) has association with Serum Institute of India Ltd. from last

couple of years. The students working under this programme

are found hardworking, sincere and having good knowledge in

Biotech area. Few of the project trainees have been absorbed in

the regular employment in Research & Development, Operations

and Manufacturing.

BITP trainees completed and delivered on the defined scope of

work, on different projects; we thus, are satisfied with the quality

of BITP students and the smooth processes of feedback and

enrolment every year.

DAIICHI SANKYO INDIA PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED (DSIN)

is an organization working in the field of innovative

pharmaceutical Research & Development (R&D) in Daiichi Sankyo

Group which has a history of more than 100 years.

DSIN and Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) have been

associated with each other for over three years through the

Biotech Industrial Training Programme (BITP). This is an admirable

initiative to provide industry-specific training to Biotech students

for skill development and enhancing their job opportunities.

Moreover, it has also proved to be effectivein bridging the gap-

between industry and academia. In addition to theoretical

knowledge, students gain practical exposure, develop analytical

skills and improve team work abilities as required by industry.

I appreciate the students selected through BCIL for their

Daiichi sankyo inDia pharma private limiteD

village sarhaul, sector 18 Udyog vihar industrial area

gurgaon 122016, haryana, india

91-124-2848500


enthusiasm, hardwork and inquistitve nature. This is a

win-win program for both industry and academia.

My best wishes to Biotech Industrial Programme.

All over the developed world, the biotechnology industry came

into existence with excellent contributions from several venture

capitalists. In India, it is a feeling of people like me, that the

role of the venture capitalists is actually filled by the Dept. of

Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

Apart from helping, encouraging and facilitating Biotech

Industries, the Dept. of Biotechnology, through its efficient arms

like the BCIL, also try to develop the suitable manpower needed

for the industry, by the program, BITP.

This program, to a large extent, tries to dispel the effects of a

caustic comment in NATURE, in 2005, about thousands of biotech

graduates passing out of Indian Universities “without seeing a

biotech lab”.

We, in Mediclone, are associated with this program for the past

two years, and we are happy with the quality of the program.

With trainees selected from interviews all over the country, we

have found the trainees sent for training in Mediclone, were of

high quality. We had trained seven persons in the last batch and

we absorbed four of them to work with us. The current batch

of trainees is also found to consist of serious young persons

desirous and destined to go far in biotechnology industry. Both

the industry and the trainees are immensely benefited by this

program, which is professionally managed.

Mediclone would like to continue to be part of this program in the

future also. It would also be very useful if persons from industries

are also included in the selection process of the trainees.

Dr. k.s.vasudevanchief scientist (academic)

meDiclone Biotech pvt. ltD.“Millennium house” Block-B,

36/37 oMr, M.k.srinivasan nagar, Main road, Perungudi,

chennai 600096,tamil nadu, india

91-44-24963845

91-44-24963846

[email protected]


We are glad to be associated with BCIL in providing training to the

BITP fellows since last seven years and we appreciate the basic

idea of training young minds to make them industry-worthy.

There are lots of biotech students passing out every year and

most of them are looking for jobs in industries. In this context,

I think the BITP program, to provide the industrial training to the

fresh blood, is working as the main supply line of experienced yet

fresh candidates for the biotech industries.

I would also like to mention that the selection process is

absolutely alright to cover wide range of students from all over

India. As far as the quality of students is concerned, I feel the

basic education that was provided to the students by their

respective parent Institute needs to improve. Most of them are

not exposed to even basic biological techniques and when they

complete the BITP training, they feel excited and satisfied to

have got the opportunity to learn the techniques. As the trainer

Institute, we are also benefitted to have generated the

readily available manpower for our own need and the most

beneficial aspect of it is that biotech companies are providing

training at no cost of their own or at nominal cost. In fact,

we have hired many of the BITP fellows in the past and we have

hired five out of nine trainees last year and we plan to repeat the

same this year too.

Overall, I feel this program is an excellent one and it is beneficial

for both the trainees and the trainer companies. I hope BCIL will

continue this program for the benefit of the biotech industries and

the nation.

Dr. prasanta kumar maiti, phDprincipal scientist and head, r&D imgeneX inDia pvt. ltD

E-5, Infocity, KIIT Post Office, Bhubaneswar-751 024, orissa, india

91-0674-274326591-0674-3296544

91-0674-2741046

[email protected]


harish prabhakaranlead coordinator, process training

BiOZEEN has been associated with the BIT Programme for the

last 7 years. At BiOZEEN, bridging the gap between students

and industry has always been our aim. With the help of the BIT

Program, we were able to enable students with knowledge to

make them industry ready.

The BITP has followed a meticulous method of candidate selection

thereby providing us with students who desire to excel in the field

of biotechnology. Tehse students shortlisted by BCIL and sent to us

have been academically proficient and well mannered.

Students who graduate are unable to gain experience in

production instruments and the process equipment facility

required for the biopharmaceutical production. Undergoing such

a training course helps them be INDUSTRY READY and increases

their net valur for the jobs by raising their quality many fold.

We believe our objective of making them industry ready through

hands on experience in our Bio-Pilot laboratory will be fruitful

with their appropraite background and outlook.

These students would provide the industry with a better

quality manpower, reduces the bridging gap in terms of time to

understand the biopharmaceutical process. The new projects

could be started faster. For already existing production setups,

the outputs in terms of quality and quantity would be on the rise.

Bangalore Biotech laBs pvt. ltD.# 49/2, gubbi cross,

kothanur Post, hennur-Bagalur road,Bangalore 560 077, karnataka, india

91-80-6530900691-80-65309007

91-80-2846 5668

[email protected]


The BITP program conducted by Biotech Consortium India Ltd

was an excellent opportunity for me. It gave me a chance to

learn about the new techniques that I had only read about in my

textbooks. The experience showed me how the biotech industry

really works and helped me shape my career accordingly.

I thank BCIL for this opportunityshlipa h. r.

trainees’ feeDBack

BITP (2012-13) was indeed a fruitful experience for me and would

be the same for any life science fresher to start his or her career

in biotechnology. I was placed in Daiichi Sankyo Pvt. Ltd. (Ranbaxy

research laboratories), a premier pharmaceutical industry with

keen focus on cutting edge research. Within a short span of time,

I could learn various techniques and actually design my own work

and experiments.

This training not only helped in giving an insight into the

working of an industry but we could learn more by directly

working on ongoing projects. We were up-to-date with the

latest developments and it helped in a smooth transition from

academics to industry.

I am grateful to BCIL for this training programme which has given

students a good exposure and opened up new avenues for us.

Currently, I am working as a Junior research fellow at the National

Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), New Delhi.

Thanks for giving me such an opportunity to be trained in the

industry by BITP programme. BITP was very helpful in learning

the various techniques and methods of Biotech industries rather

than the normal way of laboratory methods and it is very helpful

in achieving one of the goal in my career.

B. venkateshwaran

tina thomas


I was BITP Batch-VI candidate, trained in Bangalore Biotech

Labs. Pvt. Ltd (Biozeen), Bangalore, on the Title “ Overview

of Biopharmaceutical Production & Engineering” under the

Supervision of Mr. S. S. Easwaran from 3rd December 2012 to

30th May 2013. Training was fruitful to get exposure in the

field of Biopharmaceutical Industries. Training was given on

“Fermentation technology, Animal Cell Culture, Downstream

processing of Biopharmaceuticals and Cleaning, Sterilization &

Filtration”. Besides, overview of Bioprocess Engineering, Regulatory

Affairs and Validation aspect were covered in training.

Currently, I am in Biocon Ltd, Bangalore, as Executive in

Biosimilars Manufacturing. Full credit goes to BITP training. I

feel this training is very important for biotechnology students to

prepare for Industrial Exposure and anticipate the same in the

days to come for the boom of Biotech in India.

Bijay Bhandari

I feel myself fortunate enough to be a part of a BITP training

provided by BCIL. During the training period in IMGENEX India

Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneswar, Odisha, I have been trained in the basics

of Molecular Biology tools and techniques. While studying M. Sc,

we are not exposed to these types of laboratory workouts but

these trainings provide us the platform to enchant and enhance

our career in research/industry oriented fields. Specifically, the

projects we handled gave a lot of exposure and also interactions

with industry oriented professionals gave us a sense of limelight.

I have gained a lot of knowledge and hands on experience during

the training period which makes me confident in carrying out my

independent practical work nowadays.

The initiative by BCIL for Biotechnology students is appreciated

and for which I will not hesitate to encourage others to pursue

their career in the field of booming science.

Thanking you again for providing me the opportunity to be a

part of BCIL training.

sisir kumar Barik


I, Vijji Hemanth Kumar would like to say that a platform like BITP

is very essential for a Biotech graduate especially who is a fresher.

I did my training in Biozeen where we had regular evaluation

based on criteria like attendance, written exam, presentations

and practical exposure. So, this kind of program not only makes

you learn but also evaluates your performance. Biozeen also

provided placement from two major Biotech companies which

is appreciable. I got placed in Biocon as an Executive in Insulin

production and so far everything’s going well.

I thank BCIL for providing me an opportunity and Biozeen who

made me learn so much within 6 months.

vijji hemanth kumar

I learnt a lot more about the tools and techniques and approach

related to research work. Training objectives were clearly explained

and achieved. The training has taught me that advancement from

a beginner to the intermediate or professional level so that I can

easily adapt myself in any company environment. The training is

extremely helpful in understanding the experimental design for

research work and also the advanced techniques in Molecular

and Cellular biology.

Overall my training experience of BCIL was excellent.

parul gupta

I am really thankful to BCIL that it has given me the opportunity

to do the industrial training in Dabur Research Foundation. I have

learnt many tools and techniques like working with HPL and LC-

MS, method development of new entities, its analysis and many

more.

I would like to thank BCIL for providing exposure to industrial

techniques to Biotech students through this programme. As

these techniques are helpful in R&D sector.

I was a BCIL trainee in DRF and now an employee and all the

credit goes to BCIL. I have suggested to many of my classmates

and juniors to fill the form of BCIL so that they have something

to do and to add up in their resume which will make a good

impact on the recruiters.

anshika gupta


I underwent training at IKP Knowledge Park Under the aegis of

BITP program during the year 2012 December - 2013 May for

“Evaluation of Selected Technologies and Study on Incubation Ecosystem

at Life Science Incubator, with Hands on Training on Equipment’s/

Instruments.” As a student of biotechnology, I was exposed to

frontier research at CCMB as a summer trainee and at IKP, I have

seen the other side of biotechnology where another option exists

for students to expose themselves to the field of entrepreneurship.

The training at IKP was interesting and to learn high end

instruments. The course content at IKP is more useful for Biotech-

business management students rather than to students interested

in research. The personal interest of individual trainee also must

be kept in view before imparting training.

On completion of the above training of BITP, BCIL is placing all

the trainees candidature in their website which is helpful for

trainees in placement. I am placed as research assistant in

Dupont Knowledge Center, Hyderabad. I thank BCIL for giving

me this opportunity.

anusha Durbha

In BCIL training we learn handling the instruments which

we did not get in our college. It is a program where you can

actually brush up your knowledge practically and learn different

techniques and tools. The best thing is you will get the training in

your field of interest and every chance of getting recruited in the

same company. My training has taught me to deal with different

techniques and also professionalism which has to be maintained

in the corporate world. It has also helped me to learn how to write

a project proposal and write research articles. Very few at this age

can actually write a project.

At present, I am working as a Lab Manager in DrG Wellness

Private Limited, New Delhi. BCIL training made me travel all the

way from Hyderabad to New Delhi. I have recently submitted,

represented and presented a project in Biotech Ignition Grant

(BIRAC). Now along with my Director, I am training three students

who have joined our company through BCIL.Thanks to BCIL team

for encouraging Biotechnology students and hope more and more

students will join for this training.

karthik sharma.loke


I really have learnt a lot during my training. This training has

provided me practical exposure to various techniques used in

biotech industry, which would certainly help me in getting a good

job in biotech industry.

BITP has given me a platform to enter into biotech industry.

Thanking you once again for giving me such an excellent

opportunity.

The training was very comprehensive and I sincerely thank BCIL

team for giving me this great opportunity.

First of all from bottom of my heart thanks to all DBT/BCIL

people for conducting training program to encourage the students.

This is a very nice opportunity for us to get a nice exposure of

industry.

ms. swati pandeyBitP traniee

2009-10 batch

mr. ram narayananBitP traniee

2009-10 batch

mr. g.p.vishnu vardhanBitP traniee

2008-09 batch

mr. satish gnv BitP traniee

2008-09 batch

My heartfelt thanks to DBT and BCIL for implementing such

training programme for outgoing students. Without such a

programme, it would not be possible for me to be placed in a

Biotech company with such ease. I wish all the best for any

proceedings for the development of students.

I got excellent training experience/exposure in the area of animal

cell culture and related areas/techniques/technologies. I am

thankful to DBT/BCIL for offering me this opportunity. Its all

because of BITP& blessings, I have got job. All that I want to say

is that-the credit goes to DBT and BITP team.

The training was very comprehensive and I sincerely thank BCIL

team for giving me this great opportunity.

ms. madhavi. s BitP traniee

2007-08 batch

mr. Borude Balu zumbarBitP traniee

2007-08 batch

ms. sai vijaya Deepa .JBitP traniee

2007-08 batch


Important milestones achieved

miles ahead

growth of bItp

1985-86

1993-94

2007

2012-13

2008-09

M.Sc. teaching programme in biotechnology started with DBT support.

Unique innovative BITP programme initiated by DBT to provide industrial exposure to biotech students coming out of DBT supported PG teaching programmes.

Eligibility for BITP extended to B.Tech/B.E and M.Sc./M.Tech.(Biotech) students from any recognised university in the country.

Online applications invited from applicants.

Bench fee introduced to cover expenses for training.

Exponential growth in number of trainees(5 trainees in 1993-94 to 585 trainees in 2013-14)

Increase in number of industries involved in BITP (3 companies in 1993-94 to 153 companies in 2012-13)

25-30% of trained candidates get jobs.

Participation of larger number of industries with

active involvement.

Placement percentage to be increased.


Online monthly feedback from trainees and trainer companies introduced.

Online exam for screening of candidates introduced.

11. bItp mIlestones Important milestones in producing industry ready manpower in

biotechnology are reproduced below:

Department of BiotechnologyBlock 2, 7th floor, cgo complex, lodhi road, new delhi 110003

Dr. suman govil, [email protected]

Dr. manoj singh rohilla, scientist [email protected]

Biotech consortium inDia limiteD5th floor, anuvrat Bhawan210, deen dayal Upadhay Margnew delhi 110002

Dr. purnima sharma, [email protected]

sh. manoj gupta, Deputy [email protected]

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