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Indian Council of Medical Research
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India Announces National Biosecurity Preparedness Framework
Government outlines comprehensive biological threat response framework through NDMA guidelines and National Disaster Management Plan.
Health Ministry strengthens disease surveillance via IDSP program
ICMR Health Research Budget Rises 46% to ₹4000 Crore
Government increased ICMR's budget from ₹2732 crore in 2024-25 to ₹4000 crore in 2026-27, a 21% rise over revised 2025-26 estimates.
ICMR introduced tiered research grants including Small (₹2 crore),
MoHFW Finalizes NFHS-6 Fact Sheet Indicators
MoHFW released NFHS-6 National and State/UT Fact Sheets on May 29, 2026, with health and family welfare data.
Technical Advisory Committee finalized harmonized key indicators to avoid inconsistencies
ICMR Drone Study Cuts TB Diagnosis Time 67%
ICMR study shows drone transport reduces TB diagnosis turnaround time from 15 days to 5 days in remote areas.
Patient out-of-pocket expenditure for TB diagnosis dropped dramatically from ₹9,451 to jus