Extracted Data Points

  • BIOPSF 2026 was a two-day symposium-cum-workshop held in New Delhi
  • Event theme: "Next Gen Bio-Inputs – Bio-based Pesticides, Stimulants and Fertilizers"
  • Organized by Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT), Gurugram
  • IPFT is an autonomous institution under Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
  • Event hosted at National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), New Delhi
  • Event held as part of 36th Foundation Day celebrations of IPFT
  • Participants included policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, regulators, academicians, entrepreneurs, start-ups, students and researchers
  • Focus on recent developments in bio-based agricultural inputs and their role in sustainable agriculture
  • India cited as having strong scientific base, rich biodiversity, and rapidly growing start-up ecosystem for bio-economy
  • Increased policy support for sustainable agriculture and targeted bio-economy initiatives mentioned
  • Emphasis on need for robust formulation technologies for bio-pesticides to enhance product stability, field efficacy, and farmer acceptance
  • Need to strengthen indigenous technological capabilities and promote translational research in bio-based chemicals
  • Vision of "Vikshit Bharat 2047" and robust bio-economy referenced