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Bioinformatics Center Sikkim

Realizing the informational revolution brought about by Bioinformatics in exchange of different database through electronic media easily and in a faster manner, the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India started a first ever National Network on Biotechnology called Biotechnology Information System Network (BTISNet) during the 7^th Five Year Plan. Under this network the Department has established different Bioinformatics centers as Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Distributed Information Centers (DICs), Distributed Information Sub-Centers (DISCs) and Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIFs) at various Universities, Research Institutions and Government Offices.

The Bioinformatics Centre, Sikkim is one of them and is established in the capacity of Distributed Informatics Sub-Centre (DISC). The Centre is working under Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology and has been guided by principles and objectives of its own.

Rhododendron

   Amongst the many floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree ).

Orchid

  Orchid known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.

Medicinal Plant

Sikkim with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.