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flag Gujarat launches India’s first tribal genome project to fight genetic diseases with affordable, rapid testing.

flag Gujarat has launched India’s first large-scale genome sequencing project targeting its tribal communities to combat genetic disorders like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. flag Led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, the initiative collects DNA from 31 tribal groups across 11 districts to build a reference genome database. flag It aims to enable early diagnosis and affordable, community-specific testing, with costs reduced to ₹1,000–1,500 per test. flag Using advanced sequencing platforms, the state can process 25–50 genomes per run in 48–72 hours. flag The project supports precision medicine, identifies local genetic mutations, and informs strategies for malnutrition, anemia, and drug response. flag Approved for 2025–26, it aligns with the national Genome India Project and coincides with Gujarat’s ‘Tribal Pride Year’ to honor Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary.

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