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Biotechnology Institute Established in Bengaluru 25 Years Ago

Biotechnology Institute Established in Bengaluru 25 Years Ago
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The state established the first institute of life science and biotechnology (IBAB) in the state 25 years ago. State IT Minister Prof. B.K. Chandrashekar announced this at the Bengaluru IT dot com fair held in the palace grounds. Prof. Sharathchandra was appointed as the institute's chairman, and Prof. Manju Bansal was appointed as the director.

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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