Genome India Database
GenomeIndia is a national project funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, launched in January 2020. Its goal is to sequence 10,000 genomes from healthy Indian individuals representing various population groups across the country, creating a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations that captures India's unique diversity. Our database captures genetic diversity across 22 states, 15 major language families, and diverse ethnic groups, including tribal and caste populations.
The GenomeIndia project lays the foundation for precision medicine tailored to the Indian population. By addressing the longstanding underrepresentation of South Asian genomes in global genomic databases, it empowers clinicians and researchers with population-specific reference data, enabling more accurate diagnoses, better drug response predictions, and transformative healthcare interventions for over a billion people.