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Mohali was the location where India’s first “Green Forge” complex was inaugurated at the National Agri-food & Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI). The facility is designed for controlled simulation, cultivation, and experimentation involving genetically modified (GM) crops. It can recreate environmental conditions such as light, humidity, and temperature and uses Artificial Intelligence and advanced simulation technologies to assess crop suitability across different geographical regions. The complex is part of broader efforts to strengthen India’s biotechnology ecosystem. The initiative also connects with the National Bio-Foundry Network, space biotechnology research with ISRO, and sustainability projects supporting India’s Net Zero 2070 goals.