Next comes a four-week intensive hands-on training programme at the institute’s Biofoundry, launched on Wednesday. (File Photo)

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Given the rapid pace at which India’s biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors are expanding, there is a growing dearth in professionals with practical expertise.

And that is precisely what the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) hopes to address with its latest school, UDYOG (Upskilling and Development for Young Graduates).

This industry-oriented finishing school will bridge the gap between academic education and industry requirements by equipping students with practical skills and professional competencies required by the biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors.

It will follow a three-stage training pathway.…