Context

A scientist from the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Bio-resources and Sustainable Development at Kimin in Papumpare district of Arunachal Pradesh has been granted two Indian patents for developing-

• Polyherbal formulation for the treatment of painful Diabetic Neuropathy
• hybrid cotton patch and a method for its fabrication

About

• Sanjeeb Kalita, the scientist of the centre under the Arunachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology (APSCS&T) carried out fundamental research and development for both the inventions at Guwahati-based Institute of Advanced Studies in Science and Technology.
• Both the inventions will have a far-reaching impact on the management of painful diabetic neuropathy and broad-spectrum uses as advanced bandage materials respectively

What is a Center of Excellence?

• A COE (Center of Excellence) is a centralized unit of dedicated people with a mission to streamline access to scarce, high-demand capabilities for rapid execution across the business. 
• A center of excellence (COE) brings together people from different disciplines and provides shared facilities/resources. 
• It is sometimes called a “competency center” or “capability center” in academia.