SUJVIKA Portal – Strengthening India’s Biotech Intelligence

1. The SUJVIKA portal was launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology during the 40th Foundation Day celebrations of the Department of Biotechnology, marking a major step towards improving data-driven planning and self-reliance in India’s biotechnology sector.
2. What is the SUJVIKA Portal?
   1. AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal: It is a digital intelligence platform that provides structured and verified data about biotechnology product imports into India.
   2. It has been developed in collaboration with the industry body ABLE.
   3. The platform converts complex trade statistics into an accessible format for policymakers, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
3. Core Objective of SUJVIKA: The portal aims to:
   1. Present authenticated import data on biotechnology products
   2. Identify India’s dependence on imported biotech goods
   3. Support planning for domestic manufacturing
   4. Thus, SUJVIKA helps bridge the gap between trade data and strategic decision-making.
4. Key Features of the Portal
   1. Sector-wise Insights: The platform provides detailed information about biochemical products, industrial enzymes and other biotechnology-related imports. This allows users to track patterns in specific biotech segments.
   2. Identifying Import Dependence: SUJVIKA enables stakeholders to identify high-value imports and detect high-volume product categories to assess India’s dependence on foreign suppliers. This helps in targeting areas for indigenisation.
   3. Supporting Research and Industry: The portal assists researchers, startups and industry players in prioritising R&D investments based on real trade data.
   4. Promoting Public–Private Partnerships: By providing reliable intelligence, SUJVIKA encourages collaboration between government and private sector, strengthens domestic biomanufacturing and supports evidence-based policy planning.
5. About the Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
   1. Established: 1986
   2. Functions as the nodal agency for biotechnology development in India.
   3. Supports research and applications in Life Sciences.
   4. Promotes large-scale use of biotechnology.
   5. Encourages innovation in advanced biofuels and ‘Waste to Energy’ technologies.
   6. DBT plays a central role in expanding India’s bioeconomy.

FAQs

Q1. What is the SUJVIKA portal? 

The SUJVIKA portal is an AI-driven biotech product data platform launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. It provides structured, verified data on biotechnology product imports into India.

Q2. Who developed SUJVIKA? 

It was developed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with the industry body ABLE.

Q3. What is the core objective of SUJVIKA? 

To present authenticated import data, identify India’s dependence on foreign biotech goods, and support planning for domestic manufacturing, thereby strengthening biomanufacturing.

Q4. What are the key features of SUJVIKA?

1. Sector-wise insights on biochemical products and industrial enzymes
2. Identification of high-value and high-volume imports for indigenisation
3. Support for researchers, startups, and industry in prioritising R&D investments
4. Promotion of public–private partnerships through reliable biotech intelligence

Q5. Why is SUJVIKA significant for India’s biotech sector? 

It bridges the gap between trade data and strategic decision-making, enabling evidence-based policy planning, fostering innovation, and strengthening India’s bioeconomy.