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Gujarat launches India’s first tribal genome project to fight genetic diseases with affordable, rapid testing.
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.
Led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, the initiative collects DNA from 31 tribal groups across 11 districts to build a reference genome database.
It aims to enable early diagnosis and affordable, community-specific testing, with costs reduced to ₹1,000–1,500 per test.
Using advanced sequencing platforms, the state can process 25–50 genomes per run in 48–72 hours.
The project supports precision medicine, identifies local genetic mutations, and informs strategies for malnutrition, anemia, and drug response.
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.
Gujarat lanza el primer proyecto de genoma tribal de la India para combatir enfermedades genéticas con pruebas rápidas y asequibles.