Tue Dec 16 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article Summary:
India Bolsters Biosecurity Amid Growing Global Concerns
New Delhi – December 16, 2025: As biotechnologies advance and potential bioweapons threats evolve, India is working to strengthen its biosecurity framework. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently addressed a conference highlighting the importance of biosecurity, particularly for the Global South.
While India has multiple agencies involved in areas like disease control, agricultural protection, and laboratory regulation, a unified national biosecurity framework is still under development. Experts warn that India’s vulnerabilities, including its dependence on agriculture and large population, necessitate a robust and updated biosecurity strategy.
The article notes that while India participates in international biosecurity initiatives, it currently ranks 66th on the Global Health Security Index and faces challenges in effectively responding to biological threats. Other nations, like the US, EU, China, Australia, and the UK, have implemented comprehensive biosecurity strategies. To address these gaps, India needs a coordinated framework to synchronize government efforts and integrate new biodefence technologies. Ultimately, a failure to do so would jeopardize the lives of billions, making the development of a national biosecurity framework a critical priority.
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