In the face of this challenge, Dr. K.I. Varaprasad embarked on a daring mission to secure funding for an unprecedented venture. Faced with resistance from major Indian banks unfamiliar with the biotech industry, he exhibited tenacity by raising $1.2 million USD through the sale of his father's properties and garnering support from family and friends. This marked the genesis of Shantha Biotechnics in 1993 – a company fueled by hope and determination.
 
       
                
 
                 
  
               
              
              
             
              
              
             
              
              
             
                     
       
         
         
         
         
        