The Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE) has expanded its activities beyond Bangalore city by opening up its regional chapters in Hyderabad (South), Mumbai (West) and New Delhi (North).

Dr. M Vidyasagar, Executive Vice President and Head of Advanced Technology Centre, TCS will head the Hyderabad Chapter as Regional Director. Dr. Vidyasagar stated that a vibrant chapter could be created here considering the increasing number of biotechnology companies in the city.
 
“With an ABLE office in Mumbai along with the city’s inherent strengths in life sciences and biotechnology, we will be able to showcase a robust platform to aid development of the sector,” said Alok Gupta, Country Head Life Sciences & Technology, YES BANK who will head the Mumbai Chapter as Regional Director.

The New Delhi chapter will be headed by Rajesh Jain, Joint Managing Director, Panacea Biotec Ltd. “The Delhi Chapter will strive to further enhance ABLE's vision by providing a platform for establishing tripartite relationships between the industry, the government and academia, specially in North India - the three important pillars for developing an economically successful and a socially responsible Biotech Industry in India. The chapter would undertake a proactive role in organising regional, national and international seminars, workshops and group discussions to address critical issues relating to the growth of biotechnology,” said Jain.