Realising the importance of Biotech Sciences as the thrust area for 21^st century, the State Govt of Orissa has taken some early steps not only in creating a Deptt of Biotechnology and a core committee for development of this area, the Biotech revolution of Orissa has been systematically planned through association of Central Govt Institutions like CIFA (Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture) Bhubaneswar, ILS (Institute of Life Sciences) Bhubaneswar, RRL (Regional Research Laboratories) Bhubaneswar, RMRC (Regional Medical Research Center) Bhubaneswar and RPRC (Regional Plant Resource Center) Bhubaneswar etc. These are Orissa’s reputed Bio Centres and are acting as catalysts  for the development and growth of Biotechnology in Orissa.