A Special General Meeting of ABLE members was held on 11th November 2022 to discuss the need to amend the bylaws of the organization. For the last few years, many members have been voicing the need to make suitable changes in the bylaws of the organization that has been in existence since its launch in 2003 and make it contemporary. And reflect the changing needs of the fast-growing biotechnology industry. The meeting was held at ABLE office premises in Koramangala, Bengaluru.

The Executive Council discussed this request and approved the holding of a Special General Meeting of members to discuss the proposal. Members discussed at length the pros and cons of making significant amendments to the bylaws. A subcommittee comprising some of the former Presidents and office bearers too has been discussing the possible changes in the bylaws.

A resolution to seek members approval to make changes in the bylaws was proposed by Dr Anand Anandkumar (Bugworks Research). The proposal was seconded by Dr Shama Bhat (Bhat Biotech). After detailed discussions, members passed the resolution to make changes in the bylaws unanimously. The office bearers will convene another Special General Meeting within 30 days (scheduled for December 9, 2022) the proposed amendments to the bylaws.

A Special General Meeting of ABLE members was held on 11th November 2022 to discuss the need to amend the bylaws of the organization.