Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Sickle Cell Disease has long disproportionately affected tribal communities across India. 

BIRSA 101 — India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy — is a testament to what purposeful, research-led innovation can achieve.

As part of Janjatiya Garima Utsav 2026, a high-level seminar organised by CSIR-IGIB brings together scientists, genomics experts, healthcare professionals and policymakers to deliberate on how AI, precision medicine and biotechnology can deliver affordable and accessible healthcare solutions for tribal communities.

 A step forward in India's journey of Technology as a Development Driver under Janjatiya Garima Utsav 2026.

14 May 2026 

Workshop-1 Hall, DG-1 Building, CSIR-IGIB, Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110025