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19/08/23 06:53 AM IST

Bio-Trace Minerals Project

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  • The Technology Development Board (TDB), operating under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), announced its strategic partnership with M/s Chemlife Innovations Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
About Mission
  • The mission aims to enhance livestock productivity, optimize feed and fodder resources and infuse technology into livestock management.
  • As the project advances, it's poised to enhance animal nutrition, transform livestock and poultry & dairy production, and set new eco-friendly manufacturing benchmarks.
  • This collaboration aligns with the National Livestock Mission's objectives, addressing vital aspects of animal nutrition through innovative bio-trace minerals in animal feed.
  • The project introduces a proprietary nutrient medium that facilitates chelation reactions under milder conditions, aligning seamlessly with principles of environmental sustainability.
  • The ingenious use of pupa proteins, rich in hydroxy amino acids, offering an economical alternative to imported ligands like yeast hydrolysate and Methionine hydroxy analogue (MHA).
  • This strategic shift not only enhances economic viability but also aligns with India's self-sufficiency goal.
  • This project contributes to the circular economy by repurposing silk worm pupae meal, thereby mitigating waste generated by the silk industry.
  • The company’s membership in Pharmexcil augments export prospects, fostering economic growth.
  • Leveraging locally available by-products from the silk industry enhances economic viability, aligning with import substitution objectives and potential foreign exchange savings.
  • MinBioZen, the product seamlessly integrates bioavailability and stability, symbolizing their dedication to innovation and environmental stewardship.
Source- PIB

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