Recent scientific and technical developments in the field of stem cell research (SCR) hold great promise for application of SCR knowledge to the human being. Stem cell research conducted by developing countries offers the potential to target innovation to the local context, make treatments more affordable, and aid in economic development. Stem cell preservation and promotion in India is gradually taking shape.

The strategy for promotion has various components like creation of centres of excellence, virtual network of centres, and generation of adequate human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines. The goals of stem cell research are to do detail study of adult and embryonic stem cells and to evaluate its safety and efficacy. The Government of India has provided support to  Establish a Centre for SCR to carry out basic and translational research Training centres to provide training for…