In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, Gujarat has launched the Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to map genetic health patterns in tribal communities. Led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, the project will cover 2,000 individuals across 17 districts. The aim is to identify risks for inherited diseases such as Sickle Cell Anemia and Beta Thalassemia, create a vital genetic database, and enable personalized healthcare and stronger policymaking for 28 tribal communities. This pione

"The Genome India project is an exciting journey into the mysteries of nature. It also marks a significant chapter in the history of Indian science. Under its main program, this month, the sequencing of the genome of 10,000 Indians has been made available for research..."- President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu #DBT Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology | Dr Jitendra Singh