Gujarat became the first Indian state to start a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project. Launched in 2025 in Gandhinagar, the project aims to improve healthcare for tribal communities using genetic research. It focuses on early disease detection, personalised medicine, and building a reference genome database.

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• First tribal genome project launched in India by Gujarat in 2025.
• Targets better healthcare for tribal communities via genome mapping.
• Will sequence genomes of 2,000 tribal people from 17 districts.
• Aims to detect diseases like sickle cell, thalassemia, and cancer early.
• Enables personalised treatment based on genetic markers.
• Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) leading implementation.
• Supported by 2025–26 Gujarat state budget and top officials.
• Generates tribal-specific genomic data for future research.
• Promotes inclusion in science, reduces tribal health disparities.
• Sets model for other states; boosts genomics in public health.