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The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC): 


The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC), University of Allahabad is the nodal body set up by the University as per the national biosafety regulatory framework and registered and monitored by DBT/RCGM (Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation) on 19/12/2024 as per approval letter No. BT/IBKP/885/2024 of Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India. 


"As per the Biosafety Regulatory Framework, all activities related to Genetically Engineered organisms (GE organisms) or cells and non-GE hazardous microorganisms and products thereof are regulated as per the Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells 1989 (known as 'Rules, 1989') notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (EPA 1986)". "The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBSC)† is solely responsible 
1. To implement and respond to institutional biosafety & biosecurity at the institution level and 
2. Evaluation of applications/ reports related to rDNA technology work involving the GE organisms and non-GE hazardous microorganisms in an organisation." 

 

Handbook for Institutional Biosafety Committees, DBT, September 2020. 
IBSC, UoA Office Contact: 
Member Secretary, Centre of Biotechnology, UoA 
E-mail: ibsc.uoa@allduniv.ac.in 

Constitution

S. No.

Composition

Full Name

Current Designation

Present Affiliation

1

Chairman

Prof. S. I. Rizvi

Professor & Dean (R & D)

Department of Biochemistry, University of Allahabad

2

Member Secretary

Dr. Awadh Bihari Yadav

Assistant Professor

Centre of Biotechnology, IIDS, University of Allahabad

3

DBT Nominee

Dr.  Beenu Kumar

Head & Professor

Professor Department of Biochemistry, MLN Medical College, Prayagraj

4

Biosafety Officer

Dr. Vishwajeet Kr Srivastava

Medical Officer

Health Centre, University of Allahabad

5

Outside Expert

Dr. Sintu Kumar Samanta

Assistant Professor

IIIT Prayagraj

6

Internal Member

Dr. Neetu Mishra

Professor

Family and Community Science, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

7

Internal Member

Dr.  Dinesh Kumar Yadav

Assistant Professor

Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

8

Internal Member

Dr.  Rajesh Kumari

Assistant Professor

Department of Zoology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

9

Internal Member

Dr.  Shanthy Sundram

Professor

Centre of Biotechnology, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj

 

Process

All applications have to be generated via the IBKP online portal (https://ibkp.dbtindia.gov.in/Login/Login) and submitted to the IBSC for consideration. The IBSC will meet at least twice in a year, or more if required, to review all the received applications. Based on the comments for clarifications/revisions, and accordingly, the applicants must submit a revised application for approval. Applicants are expected to be available during the meeting for clarification /discussion, if required by the IBSC. Only the application providing the complete details along with all the required documents as per the IBSC guidelines in a single PDF file submitted to ibsc.uoa@allduniv.ac.in will be considered in the meeting. 
Detailed guidelines for preparation of project for submission and implementation, investigators must consult the DBT Handbook for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSCs), Third Revised Edition, September 2020. 
A detailed overview along with instructions and demo for filling and submitting the application was given in the recent workshops conducted by the IBSC UoA and the DBT-RCGM. A quick SOP for the Application Submission Guidelines and approval process is given below. You are requested to prepare and submit the application accordingly. 

 

Submission of IBSC Application

All the IBSC applications are to be generated online via IBKP portal (https://ibkp.dbtindia.gov.in/Login/Login)

 

USER Login at IBKP Portal

First time users need to request to IBSC JNU office at ibsc.uoa@allduniv.ac.in to obtain the credentials.

Subject line: Request for Login credentials at IBKP portal

Give the following details in the e-mail.

   - Full name
   - School/Centre name
   - E-mail ID (official mail)

  • Once registered by the IBSC, the credentials are sent directly to the user at the registered e-mail ID.
  • Keep the credentials safe and confidential.
  • Login password can be changed by the user.
  • The credentials will be required for each login to the IBSC portal, tracking your application, reply to any queries raised by the IBSC/RCGM
  • Same credentials are to be used for submission of future applications.

Submission of application to IBSC

  • Select a suitable category (Agriculture Biotechnology or Medical Biotechnology) from the drop down menu at the center of the webpage.
  • Click on the suitable application link as per the requirement for which IBSC approval is sought. For example, for R & D projects click on the “To carryout Research & Development”.
  • The form should be complete in all respects and all fields/sections should be filled adequately avoiding “NA” until totally irreverent to the proposed work.
  • ONLY the regular UoA faculty can be an applicant in the IBSC applications. All the IBSC applications MUST be verified and submitted by the UoA faculty only.
  • While filling keep saving the form at regular intervals. After filling the form click VERIFY and the completely filled application will be displayed.
  • DOWNLOAD the filled form in PDF format. DO NOT SUBMIT the form at this stage.
  • Insert your signature and stamp at the designated place.
  • Make a single PDF file of the IBSC application and all the requisite documents (attachments/annexures including sequence/vector accession numbers/details etc. or any other appropriate information).
  • Only the complete and readable applications strictly in the proper format along with all the annexures/attachments (as per instructions/guidelines given by RCGM, IBSC webpage and/or sent from time to time) will be taken up in all future meetings.
  • Send the complete IBSC application in a  single PDF file via e-mail to ibsc.uoa@allduniv.ac.in for consideration by the IBSC (Subject line: Application for New IBSC Proposal).

 

Important Links at RCGM Secretariat, DBT

 

 

Quick links for important guidelines/handbooks

 

  • Handbook for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSCs), Third Revised Edition, September 2020 (Download):

 

  • Guidelines for the Establishment of Containment Facilities: BSL2 and BSL3 and Certification of BSL3 facility 2020 (Download):

 

  • Revised Simplified Procedures/ Guidelines on Import, Export and Exchange of GE organisms and products thereof for R&D purpose, 2020 (Download):

 

  • Regulations & Guidelines for Recombinant DNA Research and Biocontainment, 2017 (Download):

 

  • Guidelines for the Environmental Risk Assessment of Genetically Engineered Plants, 2016 (Download):