Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Shri Namo Narayan Meena said bio-technology will dominate the 21st century just as information technology dominated the last century. [...] The entire research activities of the country which was at a standstill, will get momentum and Genetic Engineering Approval Committee will be able to work speedily. Shri Meena assured along with treating this field as a priority area with investments, priority will be given to proper risk assessment and appropriate measures to mitigate its adverse impacts.