Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology Policy 2015-20 PDF
Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology Policy 2015-20 PDF
Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology Policy 2015-20 PDF
BIOTECHNOLOGY
POLICY
2015-20
Government of Andhra Pradesh has identified
biotechnology as a key thrust sector for industrial
development. The sector has tremendous
potential to build robust knowledge base and
foster innovation, research and development.
I am certain that the Biotechnology Policy 2015-20 would act as a strong foun- 03 Definition of Project 11
dation for the development of the Sector in the State and make it a leading
destination for both domestic and global investment. 04 Ease of Doing Business 13
I look forward to welcoming investment in biotechnology sector, and promise a 05 Life Science Knowledge Centre 17
conducive environment to nurture innovation, promote new technologies and
06 Mega Life Science Park at Visakhapatnam 18
facilitate business maturity.
Join us as we embark on the growth trajectory of Sunrise Andhra Pradesh. 07 Mini Life Science Parks 20
08 Incubation Centres 22
09 Fiscal Incentives 24
Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh 10 Awards & Recognition 29
V isakhapatnam
PREAMBLE East
Godavari
West
Godavari
Krishna
a. Introduction to Andhra Pradesh Guntur
Andhra Pradesh is strategically located on the Southeast coast of India and is a Prakasam
Kurnool
natural gateway to East & Southeast Asia. The state has a population of 4.93 crore
(as per population census - 2011), accounting for 4% of country’s population, residing
Anantapuram Kadapa Nellore
in 4.9% of Country’s geographical area. Andhra Pradesh has abundant natural
resources (barytes, limestone, bauxite, and a number of minor minerals), fertile land
and river basins, water resources, extensive canal system and conducive agro-climatic Chittoor
conditions. The State has the second longest coastline in India and is also one of the
largest producers of marine products.
At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Andhra Pradesh was
₹ 4,75,859 crore in 2013-14. Between 2004-05 and 2012-13, the average annual
GSDP growth rate of Andhra Pradesh was 7.25% while the average per capita
income (at current prices) increased from ₹ 46,345 in 2008-09 to ₹ 88,876
in 2013-14.
Andhra Pradesh, over the years, has established a strong presence in agro and food
processing, textiles, chemicals & petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy,
electronics and electrical engineering sectors.
FUTURE IS HERE
and strong impetus on R&D, global
ROBUST
and foster innovation but also help develop
a synergy between IT, Academia, Industry,
Hospitals and R&D labs.
INFRASTRUCTURE
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POLICY TARGET DEFINITION OF
PROJECT
Policy targets are as follows: a. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME):
a. Enhance competitiveness of the GoAP will follow the MSME definition laid out by Government
sector to make Andhra Pradesh of India for MSME as per MSMED Act 2006. The definition for
one of the most preferred MSMEs will be revised automatically as per the guidelines of
destinations for biotech investments
GoI from time to time
b. Attract new investments worth
₹ 6,000 crore in the sector by 2020 b. Large Industrial Project
c. Create additional employment Large Project is an industry unit in which the investment on
opportunity for 5,000 skilled plant and machinery is less than ₹ 50 crore and more than
personnel in the sector the investment threshold for Medium enterprises decided
by 2020 and 10,000
by the MSMED Act 2006 of GoI
people by 2025
c. Mega Project
Project with capital investment of over ₹ 50 crore or creating
local employment for 200 people will be accorded
mega project status and tailor-made incentives will be
offered based on factors such as investment and technology
FORGING AHEAD
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EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
The Government has introduced a set of b. Labour Concessions:
initiatives that will ease the compliance In light of the continuity of operations
procedures for new and existing biotech required for this knowledge intensive
enterprises.
industry, it has been decided to ease
a. Industrial Category: the labour laws in terms of working
Life Sciences sector to be classified as hours, work schedules, etc. General
Industrial Sector to provide power at permission is granted to all Life
industrial tariff for both Life Sciences Sciences companies to have 24*7
units and parks at par with other operations to run in three shifts,
industries subject to approved precautionary
measures taken to ensure the safety
of employees, particularly women
CONDUCIVE
BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT
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c. Scientific Regulatory Approvals: Since agriculture is a State subject, conduct
A guidance cell will be set up under of confined field trials requires a No-Objec-
Andhra Pradesh Biotechnology tion Certificate from the State Government.
Committee (APBC) to assist and advise Since the trials are time bound (season
the business units on regulatory specific), timely issuance of NOC is very
compliance and procedures. critical. Hence, it is proposed to constitute a
To effectively deliver the service, committee with the following members for
an expert with considerable experience examining each case within 30 days from the
in regulatory matters related to life date of application and make recommenda-
sciences sector will be placed on an tions, based on which agriculture depart-
annual contract basis in the guidance ment will issue NOC.
cell. The guidance cell will offer advice
Committee Composition:
on the process of filing applications,
guidelines, etc. in addition to i. Commissioner Agriculture
disseminating information on the
different regulations with amendments ii. Member Secretary, Pollution Control
from time to time. Board
SINGLE DESK
CLEARANCE
SYSTEM
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LIFE SCIENCE
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
With advancement in technology and Subject to counterpart industry
impetus on R&D, skill addition has also (Private/PSU/Quasi Government
emerged as a parallel challenge for institution) investment in knowledge
sustenance of cutting edge centre(s), GoAP shall contribute
innovation/production centres in ₹ 20 lakh per annum for a period of
biotechnology sector. 5 years to sustain initial
operations
Through its skill development initiatives,
GoAP is committed to not only increase the c. JNTU Kakinada Knowledge Centre
availability of skilled manpower but also to will also establish an Incubation
progressively augment skill sets of the Centre to facilitate and promote
workforce. To that end: budding entrepreneurs
a. The Government shall establish Life d. The Government shall explore the
Sciences Knowledge Centres at Andhra concept of industry capstone project
University, Visakhapatnam; JNTU, for final year students (For Bachelor
Kakinada; Horticultural University, and Master Degree) on pilot basis
Tadepalligudem; NTR UHS, Vijayawada for select universities for courses
and SVVU Tirupati such as B.Tech Biotechnology,
M.Tech Biotechnology, organic
b. These centres will be developed under
chemistry and microbiology.
sister school concept with world’s
The Capstone project will be in
leading biotech institutes and
addition to the existing curriculum
universities and promoted in PPP mode
and can be for one to four months
in partnership with Industry/academia /
Government of Andhra Pradesh
THRIVING
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
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MINI LIFE SCIENCE PARKS
Government of Andhra Pradesh proposes 2. These parks will have a minimum of 4. Potential locations of mini life
to encourage the development of 10 units each science parks are as follows
dedicated mini life sciences parks to be
3. GoAP will provide financial assistance i. Kakinada (Marine, Agri & Aqua)
developed under PPP mode.
for critical external infrastructure
ii. Anantapur (Bio Pharma, Bio
1. GoAP intends to develop 3 mini life facilities such as roads, power, water,
Similar, Formulations)
science parks over a period of next waste management and testing
3 years for which GoAP would provide facilities etc. on a case to case basis iii. Guntur / Chittoor (Agri
land on lease basis or give it as part & Food Tech, Animal Bio Tech)
of its equity
BUILDING A VIBRANT
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
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08 iii. To identify best practices for rapid commercialization of research
and innovations with significant socio-economic outcomes
iv. For nurturing the creation of new IPRs in Life Sciences & Biotech
FACILITATE
COLLABORATION.
FUEL
IMAGINATION.
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FISCAL INCENTIVES
towards covering scientist and support not exceeding ₹ 5 lakh for a
While the State offers attractive range i. Co-financing of industry technician cost. This will be period of 6 months limited to 10
of incentives for setting up of new sponsored research: approved on case to case basis by researchers per annum. The scheme
industrial enterprises, it recognizes GoAP proposes a matching the APBC constituted by the will also be applicable to Scientists
that the Life Sciences industry, contribution of up to ₹ 25 lakhs for Government interested in sabbatical research
characterized by high investments and biotech related projects of public work. The program and engagement
long gestation periods, needs special importance where an equal amount iii. Attracting Global Talent:
of the researchers shall be approved
focus to help sustenance and growth has been funded by private/public To attract global talent for
by APBC.
of the sector. Biotech facilities will get sector companies. The research conducting breakthrough research
the following special benefits. outcomes will be reviewed by APBC in the State, the Government iv. Patent Registration:
proposes “Yellapragada Subbarao GoAP proposes to provide financial
9.1 Special financial incentives ii. Collaborative Research Grant: Life Sciences Scholarship”. assistance towards expenses
proposed for R&D The scheme aims at accelerating The objective is to incentivize joint incurred for patent registration.
collaborative research for market research programs of A.P based The financial assistance will be
In order to promote innovation and
driven product development institutions with researchers limited to 75% of the cost subject to
applied R&D in the research &
between scientists from at least pursuing post-doctoral India a maximum of ₹ 25 lakh. This
academic institutions, the Government
3 A.P based research institutions specific life sciences research in top assistance will be given only to
of Andhra Pradesh proposes to offer
and/or academic institutions. 100 global institutes/universties. those projects that are approved
special incentives for organizations
Government proposes to offer Government shall provide financial by APBC
engaged in applied research and
financial assistance up to
development activities encompassing
₹ 25 lakh per project per annum
the following:
EXCEL.
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Facilitating
Individuals/ teams Upto ₹ 50 lakh for
Biotech Ignition Contract Research technology
nascent ideas commercialization potential Funding on
Grant schemes (BIG) Scheme (CRS) validation and
into start-ups with 18 months case-to-case basis
development
World-class quality
Bio-incubators Support incubation space for Funding on case-to-case Conference, Travel, Conferences up to ₹ 10 lakh
For organizing
Scheme –BISS entrepreneurs basis for lab infrastructure Exhibition and Popular & funding above ₹ 10 lakh
conferences
and start-ups Lectures (CTEP) on a case-to-case basis
Partial Financial
assistance for
conference / Funding on
Department seminar / case-to-case basis
of Science & symposium
Partnership
Technology -
with industry
Biotechnology Industry Science &
for high risk 30%-50% of project cost
Partnership Program Engineering
discovery limited up to ₹ 50 crore
(BIPP) Research Extra Mural Competitive mode
led innovation Individual centric competitive
Research Funding of funding under
research mode of funding
(Individual Centric) EMR
Research
sponsored in
Promotion of
Augmentation of ₹ 6-30 crore of funding for Defence
academic
University Research Grant-In-Aid for
research activities upgrading R&D capacity at institutions for
& Scientific Research and
at universities universities Extramural research research on
excellence (Purse) Development
scheme phenomena/
grant Organisation
observations that
are of relevance to
military R&D