The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) is an autonomous research institution under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Located in Imphal, Manipur, it is the only DBT institute dedicated exclusively to researching and sustainably utilizing the unique bioresources of the North Eastern Region of India.
History
IBSD was legally registered in April 2001 under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989. The institute began functioning after the appointment of its first Director on January 18, 2003, and has since pursued its mission of developing bioresources sustainably for socio-economic development in India’s North East.[1]
Objectives and areas of research
IBSD's main objectives are:
Establishment of state-of-the-art biotechnology research facilities in Imphal, which is located in the Indo-Burmabiodiversity hotspot.[2]
Summarizing and investigating the wealth of biodiversity at India and Southeast Asia's land biogeographic interface.[3]
Orchestrating biotechnological innovation for sustainable exploitation of indigenous bioresources.[4]
Developing human capability in bioresource conservation, management, and commercialization.[5]
Enabling employment generation and regional economic growth through technology transfer.[6]
Association with national and foreign organizations to advance bioresource research.[5][7][8]
Centres
IBSD is headquartered in Imphal and operates a Regional Centre in Gangtok (Sikkim), and Research Nodes in Shillong (Meghalaya) and Aizawl (Mizoram). Additionally, it maintains a Bioresource Park at Haraorou, Imphal, for germplasm collection and conservation.[9]
Outreach and other activities
IBSD established a Science Museum in Chandel, an aspirational district of Manipur. The museum showcases biodiversity exhibits, traditional bioresources, scientific instruments, and facilitates lectures and community outreach programs.[10]
The institute actively organizes seminars, workshops, and training programs to promote bio-entrepreneurship and awareness of Northeastern bioresources.[11]
Initiatives include the Phytopharmaceutical Mission, Himalayan Bioresources Mission, Synergy Mission, and research in Network Pharmacology to foster translational outcomes.[12]
↑"History - IBSD". ibsd.gov.in. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
↑"India's development is incomplete without development of North Eastern Region– Vice President". www.pib.gov.in. Press Information Bureau. 5 October 2021.
↑"Manipur Governor highlights biodiversity of northeast". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Eastern Mirror. 20 July 2025.
↑Das, B; Bhardwaj, PK; Chaudhary, SK; Pathaw, N; Singh, HK; Tampha, S; Singh, KK; Sharma, N; Mukherjee, PK (10 August 2024). "Bioeconomy and ethnopharmacology - Translational perspective and sustainability of the bioresources of northeast region of India". Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 330 118203. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2024.118203. PMID38641075.
↑Singh, W Mohendro (2 November 2024). "Working on Mushroom cultivation and harnessing their potentials". www.thesangaiexpress.com. The Sangai Express.
↑"IBSD, NBRC sign MoU". www.thesangaiexpress.com. No.9 February 2024. The Sangai Express.
↑Samom, Sobhapati (15 September 2010). "Manipur-based IBSD signs MoU with US institute". assamtribune.com. The Assam Tribune.
↑"First bio-resource hub in the making in NE". assamtribune.com. The Assam Tribune. 15 September 2010.
↑"Science Museum opened in Manipur's Chandel". The Statesman. 14 August 2021.
↑"Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurates International Biotech Conclave, first-ever in Northeast". www.pib.gov.in. Press Information Bureau. 25 February 2023.
↑"Meghalaya: Field training conducted under Himalayan Bioresource Mission on Gaultheria fragrantissima". India Today NE (in Hindi). 1 June 2022.
