– Some of the important goals of $HGP$ were as follows: $(i)$ Identify all the approximately $20,000$. $25,000$ genes in human $DNA$. $(ii)$ Determine the sequences of the $3$ billion chemical base pairs that make up human $DNA$. $(iii)$ Store this information in databases. $(iv)$ Improve tools for data analysis. $(v)$ Transfer related technologies to other sectors such as industries. $(vi)$ Address the ethical, legal and social issues ($ELSI$) that may arise from the project.