The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes. The three-month student and technician training programmes offer a monthly stipend and certification from the Sector Skill Councils under the Govt of India. The faculty training programmes offer 14-day hands-on training in cutting-edge areas of biotechnology.
FACULTY TRAINING PROGRAMME
The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.
The Faculty Training Programme is conducted by KSCSTE in collaboration with seven partnering institutions. The programme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty members and scientists in the field of biotechnology. It provides hands-on training in advanced and emerging areas of biotechnology, equipping participants with the latest tools and techniques to apply in their research and teaching endeavours.
Partner Institutions
- Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam
- Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
- Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin
- Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam
- KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode
- College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur
- Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam
Courses Offered:
| Sl. No. | Partnering Institution | Course(s) (Duration: 14 days) | No. of Faculty to be Trained in a Year |
| 1 | Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam |
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20 |
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20 | ||
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20 | ||
| 2. | Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | Cell Culture Techniques for Biotechnology Applications – Focus on Neurobiology and Cancer | 20 |
| 3 | Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin | Training On Development of Sustainable Packing Techniques of Fishery Food Products | 20 |
| 4 | Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam | Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology | 20 x 2 |
| 5 | KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode | Gas Chromatographic Techniques in Aromatic Plants Research | 20 x 2 |
| 6 | College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur | Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | 20 x 3 |
| 7 | Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam | Hands-on Training Programme in ‘Recent Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques’ | 20 |
| Total number of faculty to be trained per year | 260 | ||
Details of Course Coordinators of the Faculty Training Programme
| Sl. No. | Partnering Institution | Course(s)
(Duration: 14 days) |
Course Coordinator & Contact Details |
| 1 | Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam |
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Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair Dean & HoS, Amritha School of Biotechnology, Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam Email: bipin@am.amrita.eduMob: 9895036316 |
| 2 | Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | Cell Culture Techniques for Biotechnology Applications – Focus on Neurobiology and Cancer | Dr. Baby Chakrapani P. S. Director, Centre for Neuroscience and Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin Email: chakrapani@cusat.ac.in Mob: 9495109908 OR Dr. Sarita G. Bhat Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin. Email: sgbhat@cusat.ac.in Mob: 9846033486 |
| 3 | Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin | Training On Development of Sustainable Packing Techniques of Fishery Food Products | Dr. Radhika Rajasree S.R.
Professor and HoD (FPT), Coordinator- KUFOS Business Incubation Centre, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad-682506, Cochin, Kerala, India. Email: radhikarajasree@kufos.ac.in Mobile: 9840927503 |
| 4 | Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam | Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology | Dr. Siju Senan
Assistant Principal Scientist and HOD, Biotechnology Division, Cashew Export Promotion Council of India Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam Email: sijusenan@gmail.com Mobile: 9447559308 |
| 5 | KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode | Gas Chromatographic Techniques in Aromatic Plants Research | Dr. K. B. Ramesh Kumar Senior Scientist, Phytochemistry and Phytopharmacology Division, KSCSTE-Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode, Thiruvananthapuram Email: kbrtbgri@gmail.com; Mob: 9446376431 |
| 6 | College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University (KAU), Vellanikkara, Thrissur | Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology and Bioinformatics | Dr. Deepu Mathew Assistant Professor, Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU Post, Thrissur Email: deepu.mathew@kau.in Mob: 9446478503 |
| 7 | Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam | Hands-on Training Programme in ‘Recent Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Techniques’ | Dr. C. Bindu Roy Principal Scientist, Plant Pathology Division, Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam Email: binduroy2008@gmail.com; binduroy@rubberboard.org.in Mob: 9446375352 |
Student Training and Technician Training Programmes
The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.
The student and technician training programmes offer a three-month, hands-on, stipendiary training experience to individuals at the entry level, including plus two students, graduates, and postgraduates, specializing in various biotechnology fields. These programmes have been developed in collaboration with four prominent Sector Skill Councils under the Government of India’s purview: the Life Science Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative (FICSI), and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC). The curriculum for these programs is in alignment with the Qualification Packages (QPs) established by the Sector Skill Councils, which are tailored to meet industry requirements.
Knowledge Partners
- LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council
- ASCI – Agriculture Skill Council of India
- FICSI – Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative
- HSSC – Healthcare Sector Skill Council
STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES [Duration: 3 months]
| Sl. No. | Certification Programme | Coordinating Institute | Knowledge Partner | No. of Students to be trained | Eligibility Criterion | Stipend |
| 1. | Research Associate
Pharma and Biological Products: Technology Transfer (LFS/Q0514- SI005 Ver 2.0) |
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam | LSSSDC | 20 | Masters in a relevant discipline/ M. Pharma | Rs. 10,000/- per month |
| 2 | Microbiologist – Quality Control (LFS/Q0308 Ver 4.0) | MES College, Marampally | LSSSDC | 20 | B.Sc. in a relevant subject such as Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology | Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| 3. | Lab Technician- Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Sree Narayana College, Kollam | LSSSDC | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 4. | Lab Technician- Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0) |
St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur | LSSSDC | 20 x 2 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 5. | Microbiologist (Food) (FIC/Q7603 Ver 4.0) |
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam | FICSI | 20 | Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or Food Science or Applied Science | Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| 6. | Seafood Processor: Value added food products – mince-based products (FIC/Q4003 Ver 1.0) | Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin | FICSI | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| Total number of students to be trained per year | 140 | |||||
LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council; FICSI – Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative
TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMMES [Duration: 3 months]
| Sl. No. | Certification Programme | Coordinating Institute | Knowledge Partner | No. of Students to be trained | Eligibility Criterion | Stipend |
| 1. | Research Assistant
cum Engineer- Bioprocess (LFS/Q0512 Ver 2.0) |
Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam | LSSSDC | 20 x 2 | B.Pharma (7th Sem) or B.Tech 3rd year (Biotechnology/ Biochemical/ Chemical
Engineering) or M.Sc (Biotechnology/ Life Sciences) |
Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| 2. | Lab Technician- Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab
(LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | LSSSDC | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 3 | Lab Technician- Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab
(LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram | LSSSDC | 20 x 2 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 4. | Lab Technician- Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab
(LFS/Q0509-SI001 Ver 4.0) |
KSCSTE – Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute of Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Kozhikode | LSSSDC | 20 x 2 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 5. | Associate Clinical Research Management (Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices): Study Monitoring (LFS/Q3501-SI002, Ver 3.0) | St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Iringalakkuda, Thrissur | LSSSDC | 20 | B.Sc (Biology, Nursing, Medical Lab Technician, Life Sciences, Biotechnology) or
B.E./B.Tech (Biotechnology) or B.Pharma or Medical Graduate (BAMS/ BDS/ BUMS/ BHMS/ MBBS) or Clinical Research Certification |
Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| 6. | Plant Tissue Culture
Technician (AGR/Q8101 Ver 4.0) |
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Community Agrobiodiversity Centre (CAbC), Wayanad | ASCI | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month |
| 7. | Mushroom
Grower (AGR/Q7803 Ver 4.0) |
ASCI | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month | |
| 8. | Organic Grower (AGR/Q1201 Ver 4.0) | ASCI | 20 | Class 12 pass Biology/ Biotechnology | Rs. 3,000/- per month | |
| 9 | Aquatic Animal Health Lab Supervisor
(AGR/Q4911 Ver 3.0) |
National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | ASCI | 20 | Bachelor’s Degree in Aquaculture | Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| 10 | Genetic Counselor
(HSS/Q8705 Ver 2.0) |
St. Joseph’s College, Iringalakkuda (Autonomous), Thrissur | HSSC | 20 | Graduate (recognized system of medicine, bachelor’s degree in any subject) or Graduate Nurse or Post Graduate (Social work/ Psychiatry/ Sociology/ Social Science/ Public Health) | Rs. 5,000/- per month |
| Total number of students to be trained per year | 260 | |||||
LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council; ASCI – Agriculture Skill Council of India; HSSC – Healthcare Sector Skill Council
Total number of students to be trained per year: 400
Number of students to be trained under LSSSDC: 260
Number of students to be trained under ASCI: 80
Number of students to be trained under FICSI: 40
Number of students to be trained under HSSC: 20
Details of Course Coordinators of the Student Training Programme
| Sl. No. | Partnering Institution | Course(s) | Course Coordinators & Contact Details |
| 1 | Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam | a) Research Associate
– Pharma and Biological Products: Technology Transfer (LFS/Q0514-SI005 Ver 1.0) b) Microbiologist (Food) (FIC/Q7603 Ver 4.0) |
Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair Dean & HoS, Amritha School of Biotechnology, Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam Email: bipin@am.amrita.edu Mob: 9895036316 |
| 2. | MES College, Marampally | Microbiologist – Quality Control (LFS/Q0308 Ver 4.0) | Dr Umesh B.T.
Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences, MES College Marampally, Aluva, Kerala Email: umeshdevaragam@gmail.com Mobile: 9447424893 |
| 3 | Sree Narayana College, Kollam | Lab Technician-
Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509- SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Ms. Greeshma P.
Assistant Professor & HOD, Department of Biotechnology, Sree Narayana College, Kollam Email: greeshmapallath@gmail.com Mobile: 9048038175 |
| 4 | St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur | Lab Technician-
Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509- SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Dr. Geethu Elizabath Thomas
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur Email: geethuelizabaththomas@stthomas.ac.in Mobile: 9447797920 |
| 5 | Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin | Seafood Processor (FIC/Q4003 Ver 1.0) | Dr. Radhika Rajasree S.R.
Professor and HoD (FPT), Coordinator – KUFOS Business Incubation Centre, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Panangad-682506, Cochin, Kerala, India. Email: radhikarajasree@kufos.ac.in Mobile: 9840927503 |
Details of Course Coordinators of the Technician Training Programme
| Sl. No. | Partnering Institution | Course(s) | Course Coordinator & Contact Details |
| 1 | Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam | Research Assistant
cum Engineer Bioprocess (LFS/Q0512 Ver 2.0) |
Dr. Bipin Kumar G. Nair Dean & HoS, Amritha School of Biotechnology, Amritha Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam Email: bipin@am.amrita.edu Mob: 9895036316 |
| 2 | Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | Lab Technician-
Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509- SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Dr. Baby Chakrapani P. S. Director, Centre for Neuroscience and Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin |
| 3 | Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram | Lab Technician-
Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509- SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Dr. Lini N. Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mar Ivanios College (Autonomous), Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram Email: lininirmala@gmail.com Mob: 8129172238 |
| 4 | KSCSTE – Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute of Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), Kozhikode | Lab Technician-
Pharma, Biologics and Medical Devices: Wet Lab (LFS/Q0509- SI001 Ver 4.0) |
Dr. N. S. Pradeep Principal Scientist, KSCSTE-Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS), G A College PO, Kozhikode – 673 014 Email: drnspradeep@gmail.com Mob: 9496669365 |
| 5 | St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Iringalakkuda, Thrissur |
(HSS/Q8705 Ver 2.0) |
Dr. Naijil George Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda – 680 121, Thrissur Dist., Kerala, India. Email: naijilgeorge@gmail.com Mob: 9744680831 |
| 6 | M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Community Agrobiodiversity Centre (CAbC), Wayanad |
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Dr. Joseph John Scientist, M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) Community Agrobiodiversity Centre (CAbC), Wayanad Email: joseph@mssrf.res.in Mob: 9496279650 |
| 7 | National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin | Aquatic Animal Health Lab Supervisor
(AGR/Q4911 Ver 3.0) |
Dr. Valsamma Joseph Professor & Director, National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi – 682 016, Kerala, India Email: valsamma@cusat.ac.in Mob: 9846047433 |