Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T), Department of Science & Technology, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, which is the nodal agency in the state for science & technology, has envisioned establishing this centre to cater to the need of scientific, biotechnological interventions and research in developing the bioresources for its conservation and sustainable utilization for improvement of socio-economic status of the tribal populace in the state. Developing quality and competent human resources in biotechnology in the form of scientists, researchers through training for strengthening research and competitiveness building has been one of the pursuits of this centre. Supported by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Centre for Bioresources and Sustainable Development has been established as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) by Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Arunachal Pradesh at Kimin, Papum Pare district with the following major objectives:
- To set up State-of-Art Biotechnology research facilities at Arunachal Pradesh for work on sustainable development of bioresources, using tools of modern biology.
- To study and document the unique biodiversity and bioresources of Arunachal Pradesh.
- To undertake biotechnological interventions for sustainable development and utilization of bioresources of Arunachal Pradesh.
- To generate technological packages for employment generation and economic progress of the state in particular.
- To undertake capacity building (human resource development) in bioresources conservation, development, and utilization.
- To collaborate with National and International institutions/organizations/universities in further research pursuits in bioresources.
