Bangalore Bio 2007, one of the biggest biotech event in India, will witness an unusual gathering of 11 states in the country to present themselves as ideal destination for setting up facilities and harness local talent pool for research and development in the biotech filed.

The states that have confirmed their participation are Chattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Kerala, Jharkhand and Haryana. Key decision makers in the government are part of the delegation from each of these states.

Delegates will have the opportunity to listen to experts in the field, appreciate and absorb balanced content to make strategic decisions for the development of biotech industry in their respective states, the organizers said.

"It is very encouraging to see large participation of Indian states at this flagship biotech event. In Bangalore Bio Indian dimension has never been so obvious, with as many as 11 states participating in the event this year. We are seeing drastic growth in interest from states like Orissa, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand to be part of the dynamic Indian biotech industry." said M. N. Vidyashankar, Secretary, Department of IT, BT and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka. "Bangalore Bio 2007 demonstrates how Indian states are now keen to develop as a biotech destination. They should use this platform to step up to attract investment into their states," he added.