In 2004, the idea for the Institute Strategic Biotechnology, Health and Training (ISBHT) came from Mahadev Murthy and his wife, Kavita Murthy, who have lived and worked in the United States (US) and Canada for over 20 years. Both have worked in many educational and charitable activities. They believe that education, health and environment are the most important aspects to everyone in India and elsewhere. Notably, they are committed to advancing technology-driven educational and public health issues, which stand out for most people in India irrespective of their socioeconomic status. The Institute’s goal is to work from a strategic leadership platform for advancing educational and training activities in public health and other related activities that would be of significant interest to most people in India. Given the rapidly changing infrastructure and communication advantages, the Institute sees the timing as an opportunity to provide a strong platform for high-entry barrier fields that would involve cross-cutting translational technologies ranging from clinical trials to telemedicine. Both believe that it is an exciting time for India for making a difference in this area to every one’s life. They believe that India must produce the next generation of leaders, who can bridge the technology and knowledge gaps in these fields.

The Institute was established in 2004 as a Public Charitable Trust (non-profit). The Institute was registered on April 6, 2004 under the u/s 12A of the Income Tax Act of 1961. The registration number is DIT (E)/12A/Vol.I/I-220/W-I/04-05. It was issued by the Director of Income Tax (Exemptions), Ward-I, Bangalore. India. A charitable institution having been granted recognition under the u/s 80G of the Income Tax Act, is actively engaged in activities that would be of interest to the Indian community at large, including educational and training activities.