Extracted Data Points:

  • Event: BIOPSF 2026 symposium-cum-workshop
  • Duration: Two-day event
  • Theme: "Next Gen Bio-Inputs – Bio-based Pesticides, Stimulants and Fertilizers"
  • Organizer: Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram
  • IPFT Status: Autonomous institution under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
  • Venue: National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi
  • Event context: Part of 36th Foundation Day celebrations of IPFT
  • Participants included: policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, regulators, academicians, entrepreneurs, start-ups, students and researchers
  • India's advantages for bio-economy leadership: strong scientific base, rich biodiversity, rapidly growing start-up ecosystem
  • Key factors for success: increased policy support for sustainable agriculture, targeted bio-economy initiatives
  • Critical requirements for bio-pesticide success: robust formulation technologies that enhance product stability, field efficacy, ease of application, and farmer acceptance
  • Future needs: strengthen indigenous technological capabilities, promote translational research, encourage startup-led innovation in bio-based chemicals, crop protection technologies, and sustainable agricultural inputs
  • National vision reference: "Vikshit Bharat 2047"