Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda introduced five health research initiatives under DHR-ICMR, aligned with   India’s “Viksit Bharat” vision.

The "First in the World" Challenge encourages the development of pioneering health technologies,      inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.

Under PM-ABHIM, existing VRDLs are being upgraded to IRDLs, enhancing diagnostic capabilities to combat infectious  diseases.

The ICMR Data Repository provides a secure platform for high-quality data, supporting research and ensuring      privacy.

The UNNATI Initiative focuses on India-specific child growth standards, addressing limitations in WHO  benchmarks.