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- Bio-based chemicals and enzymes have been identified as a priority area under the BioE3 Policy of the Department of Biotechnology.
- Bio-based chemicals are industrial chemicals produced from biological sources such as sugarcane, corn, starch, and biomass residues.
- Enzymes are biological catalysts used in industries such as detergents, food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and paper.
- The BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) promotes high-performance biomanufacturing in India.
- India imported about 479.8 million USD worth of acetic acid in 2023, indicating import dependence.
- The policy aims to reduce dependence on petrochemicals and promote sustainable industrial growth.

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