India Pioneers Engineering Biology Course: A Game Changer for Education

In a groundbreaking announcement, Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that India will introduce its first-ever course in engineering biology. This innovative program aims to transform the educational landscape and enhance collaboration between engineers and medical professionals. Singh highlighted the need for a strong talent-building ecosystem and outlined a vision for India to become a global leader in the bioeconomy, targeting a USD 2.6 trillion market by 2047. This initiative reflects a significant step towards integrating technology and healthcare in the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 16, 2026, 15:31 IST

Innovative Course Announcement

New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on Thursday that India will launch its inaugural course in engineering biology, marking a significant milestone in the country's educational landscape.

Singh, who serves as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science & Technology, noted that prestigious institutions like IITs and IISc have also proposed the establishment of medical schools.

During an event hosted by NITI Aayog, he stated, "I am pleased to announce the introduction of a pioneering course in engineering biology, the first of its kind in India."

He elaborated on the evolving nature of medical procedures, indicating that tasks such as ultrasounds and advanced MRIs will no longer be solely the domain of radiologists. In the future, electronics engineers may collaborate with radiologists in these processes.

"We need to cultivate our own robust talent-building ecosystem," he emphasized.

Additionally, the minister laid out a strategic vision aimed at positioning India as a leader in the bioeconomy, targeting a remarkable USD 2.6 trillion bioeconomy by the year 2047.