The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) celebrated the 80th Independence Day at ICMR Headquarters, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, New Delhi. Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of DHR and Director General of ICMR, hoisted the National Flag in the presence of senior officials including Ms Richa Khoda, Joint Secretary of DHR, and Mr Vivek Kumar Daksh, Sr DDG (Administration), along with scientists, researchers and staff members.
In his address, Dr Bahl emphasized the critical role of health research and innovation in strengthening the nation's development and healthcare ecosystem, stating that ICMR's work represents a contribution to nation-building rather than merely a job. He highlighted that scientific excellence, innovation, and development of indigenous health technologies are essential for building a resilient and self-reliant healthcare system, calling for solutions that improve healthcare accessibility and address evolving health needs.
The celebrations included a prize distribution ceremony for winners of Essay Writing and Quiz Competitions conducted earlier in the month, which were organized to encourage creativity, knowledge, and active participation among DHR-ICMR officials and staff. The event concluded with a renewed call to the scientific and administrative fraternity to strive for excellence in biomedical research, foster innovation, and contribute toward self-reliance in health technologies while strengthening India's position as a global leader in medical research and healthcare innovation.
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