Introduction

Bioinformatics is the convergence of Information Technology & Life Sciences. Bioinformatics is a fast growing discipline & has emerged as a cutting edge technology of the knowledge revolution. Quality Human Resource Development in this area is therefore a challenging task.

 Manpower Demand projections in Bio-Informatics

According to CII-MCIT Bio-Informatics HRD in India Report � 2005 �It is estimated that the demand of Bio-Informaticians will out strip supply by 1354 in 2010-11, 5108 professionals in 2011-12 & 10,998 in 2012-13, if the Indian Bio-Informatics industries continues to grow at a CAGR of 42% as predicted by the experts.  Further, it is estimated that nearly 670 teachers would be required in the formal education sector in 2008-09.  Assuming a very realistic target for all institutes by 2012-13, requirements for faculty would rise to 2723.  The demand for Indian Bio-Informatics professionals from the rest of the world is expected to rise from 348 (in 2003-04) to a total of 8169 by 2012-13.�
 According to Biospectrum, the Indian Biotech Sector is growing with a total revenue up by 37.4 % in 2005-06 and it is estimated that the Indian Biotech Sector will achieve $ 5 billion mark in revenue by 2010 with the growth driven by Bio-Pharmaceuticals, Bio-Services and Bioinformatics. Biotech work in India is leading towards discovery led Drug development becoming a reality.  Therefore, a special stress is  required on creation of quality massive human capital in Biotech Sector and greater Public Private Partnership support to ensure India�s entry in the elite Biotech Club.

To meet the growing demand for trained Bio-informatics professionals in India, DOEACC Society.  has already developed courses in Bio-informatics DOEACC has developed the complete range of training programmes in the area of Bioinformatics.