Objectives:(i) To promote the concept of biosafety and biosecurity to cater to the needs of the country in handling high risk pathogens, including exotic and emerging diseases of humans and animals having zoonotic implications. (ii) To provide the opportunities for exchange and dissemination of knowledge and ideas through discussions, organizing conferences, symposia, seminars, other periodical meetings and other means and for collaboration between persons interested in the field of biosafety and biosecurity. (iii) To encourage and facilitate participation in meetings and conferences, that may be held in India or abroad for discussing matters relating to the advancement of biosafety and biosecurity. (iv) To initiate or promote research in all field of biosafety and biosecurity aspects, if necessary by providing financial and other assistance to education and research or development activities in the field of biosafety and biosecurity. (v) To publish scientific and technical journals, policy papers, monographs, bulletins, pamphlets, news letters, etc on subjects related to biosafety and biosecurity aspects. (vi) To affiliate or associate with other National and International organizations for furthering the interest of the Society.
The society has been registered with the Registrar of Firms and Societies, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh under MP Societies registration Act, 1979 No. 44 on 11th August, 2010. |