Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Karnataka Seeks NIPER Unit from Union Government
Karnataka's Minister MB Patil has asked the central government to set up a special institute for pharmaceutical education and research in the state.
He said Karnataka is great at science and has many companies and schools that work on medicines and biology.
The minister promised to help with land and support if the government agrees.
He mentioned that Bengaluru has over 400 biology companies and the state has important schools like the Indian Institute of Science.
Karnataka also makes a lot of India's medicines and exports them.
The minister hopes this new institute will help the state grow even more in these areas.
Karnataka Minister MB Patil urged the Union government to establish a NIPER unit in the state.
Patil highlighted Karnataka's strong ecosystem in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare services.
The state government promised to provide land, infrastructure, and support for the institute.
Bengaluru alone hosts over 400 biotechnology companies and premier institutions like IISc and NCBS.
Karnataka accounts for 12% of India's total pharmaceutical exports and nearly 60% of the country's biotechnology companies.
- Who
- Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil
- What
- Requested establishment of a NIPER unit in Karnataka
- When
- Recent (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To leverage Karnataka's strong ecosystem in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare services
- State
- Karnataka
- Minister
- MB Patil
- Union Minister
- JP Nadda
- Institute Proposed
- National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
- Key Institutions in Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology (IBAB)
- Biotechnology Companies in Bengaluru
- Over 400
- India's Pharmaceutical Exports from Karnataka
- 12%
- Biotechnology Companies in Karnataka
- Nearly 60% of India's total