Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested the Union Health & Family Welfare and Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan for the setting up of a Centre of Excellence on Marine Biotechnology at the Bhubaneswar-based Institute of Life Sciences. <br />''<br />''Delivering a special address on the occasion of the 32nd Foundation Day celebrations of ILS Bhubaneswar, Mr Pradhan said that the Centre of Excellence will help unlock the true potential of a marine-led sustainable economic growth in Odisha.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On the occasion, Mr Pradhan complemented the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan for effective handling of the COVID-19 pandemic under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</span><br />