Indian Council of Medical Research

15/08/2026

“Our work at ICMR is not merely a job; it is a contribution to nation-building. Through medical research, innovation and health technologies, we are helping build a Viksit Bharat—and a Bharat that can become a global leader in medical research and innovation.” 🇮🇳✨

Today, ICMR celebrated the 80th Independence Day with great pride at Headquarters, New Delhi! Following the flag hoisting by Dr. Rajiv Bahl (Secretary DHR & DG ICMR) and exciting prize distributions, the scientific and administrative fraternity renewed a powerful pledge: to drive excellence, ensure healthcare accessibility, and achieve Aatmanirbharta in India's medical landscape. 🔬🩺

Happy Independence Day! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

15/08/2026

🥗👞 Imagine using someone else's shoe size and hoping it fits perfectly.

For a long time, India was doing exactly that—but with our food!

In this episode, we explore the quiet yet monumental work of nutrition science. This film takes you back to the era when Indian diets were planned using borrowed data from other countries. 🌍

Discover how pioneers at ICMR National Institute of Nutrition asked the critical questions that led to India's very first Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA). 📊🧬

How did this living rulebook evolve from fighting hunger in the last century to battling modern health challenges like obesity today?

🎬 Watch the full video to see how science is feeding a nation, one measured meal at a time!

15/08/2026

80 years of freedom, unity, and scientific progress.
Vande Mataram! 🇮🇳✨

14/08/2026

🔬 Igniting the spark of scientific curiosity among young minds! 🧠✨

To connect the youth of our nation with health research, science, and innovation, ICMR proudly organized SHINE 2026. On August 11-12, students visited 83 ICMR institutes across the country, experiencing hands-on lab tours, live scientific demonstrations, and engaging interactions with our leading scientists.

Our goal? To foster a scientific temper and inspire the next generation of researchers to explore the limitless possibilities in health innovation! 🇮🇳🧪

🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode of ‘Countrywide’ by All India Radio News for a special conversation. Listen to Dr. Rajiv Bahl (Secretary DHR & Director General, ICMR) in conversation with Harsh Ranjan as they discuss the vision and impact of SHINE 2026.

📺 Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/kxh-IGzrwbw?si=OCYkSkoe84cna0la

शाइन (SHINE) 2026 — युवाओं को स्वास्थ्य अनुसंधान से जोड़ने की पहल प...

14/08/2026

🔬 ICMR SHINE: Bringing Science Closer to Young Minds

ICMR concludes the two-day SHINE Students Outreach Program, bringing biomedical science closer to students across India, including those from remote and underserved regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

From laboratory tours and research exhibitions to Mobile BSL-3 demonstrations and interactions with ICMR scientists, SHINE took science beyond textbooks and into hands-on experience.

🌐 ICMR has also launched the official SHINE website (https://shine.icmr.org.in/) and announced a nationwide school competition, inviting students to identify public health challenges and develop innovative, research-driven solutions.

🗓️ Applications open until 11 September 2026.

12/08/2026

🚑 Imagine the hospital reaching YOU instead of you reaching the hospital! ✨

In this episode, we take a closer look at a true medical marvel and a flagship ICMR initiative: Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs). 🚀

India's geographically varied landscapes, rough terrains, and impassable forests pose immense challenges to emergency healthcare. This film takes you back to the inception of the MSU, when we asked a bold question: What if, instead of the patient racing to the hospital, the hospital raced to the patient? 🤔💡

When it comes to a stroke, every. single. second. counts. ⏱️🧠

🎬 Watch the full video to see how this incredible "hospital on wheels" is bridging the distance and making the ultimate difference.

11/08/2026

🔬 SHINE 2026 | Igniting Scientific Curiosity for Viksit Bharat @2047 🇮🇳

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) hosted SHINE (Science, Health and Innovation for NextGen Explorers) on 11 August 2026 at ICMR-NIMR, bringing together school students for an enriching outreach experience aimed at nurturing scientific temper, curiosity and innovation. The initiative encourages schools to inspire their students to explore science, health and innovation and become the problem-solvers of tomorrow.

Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, DHR & DG, ICMR, addressed the young participants and encouraged them to remain curious, pursue science and envision themselves as contributors to India’s future.
Through engaging videos featuring the SHINE mascot, Dr. Curio, students discovered how ICMR’s biomedical research and innovations are helping address public health challenges and making health solutions accessible to communities.

💡 As part of the SHINE Competition 2026, school students are invited to identify an everyday public health problem and propose an innovative solution. With the theme “Igniting Scientific Curiosity among Youth for a Viksit Bharat @2047,” SHINE encourages young minds to observe, question, and innovate for a healthier India.

11/08/2026

Calling all NextGen Explorers!

🚀 Be Curious. Be Inspired. Be the Change.

The ICMR S.H.I.N.E. National-Level Student Competition 2026 is officially here!
We are inviting young minds to apply scientific thinking to real-world public health challenges and help build a Viksit Bharat 2047.

🎯 Theme: "Igniting Scientific Curiosity Among Youth for a Viksit Bharat 2047"

🏫 Eligibility: Students in Grades 9 to 12 from government, semi-government, and private schools across India.

💸 Entry Fee: There is no entry fee or charge for participation!

📝 What to Submit: A 2-page PDF pitching your problem and up to 3 evidence-based solutions.

🌐 Language: You can write in English or any of the 22 Scheduled Languages of India.

🤖 AI Policy: AI may be used to think, explore, and research, but the final ideas must be yours.

🏆 Prizes: All participants receive a certificate from ICMR, and the top 100 winners receive ₹1000 and a certificate.

Mark Your Calendars:
🗓️ Launch Date: 11th August 2026
🗓️ Submission Deadline: 11th September 2026
🗓️ Results Announced: 17th November 2026

💡 Think, solve, and submit your idea!

Your school will upload your entry on the ICMR S.H.I.N.E. portal.


Scan the QR code in the post for more information!

10/08/2026

Just a few hours to go! ⏰
We can hardly wait, the excitement is unreal!

Whether you’re bringing a mind-bending idea or just a ton of questions, tomorrow is going to be unforgettable.
Pack your curiosity, dream big, and let’s make some science magic happen! ✨🔬

We will see you bright and early tomorrow!

10/08/2026

Great science doesn’t start in a textbook—it starts by noticing the everyday health puzzles that most people just walk past. 🧬👁️

If you are a student in Grades 9–12 who loves to observe the world, ask the hard questions, and find real-world solutions, your perspective could change the future of public health.

The countdown to the ICMR S.H.I.N.E. National Level Student Competition 2026 is officially on! We are calling on young innovators across India to step up: Observe a problem, investigate the "why," and solve it. 💡🔬

🎯 Who: Students in Grades 9–12 (Pan-India)
💸 Entry Fee: Absolutely Free
💻 Registration Start 11 Aug 2026
🔗 https://shine.icmr.org.in/

Your curiosity today is the ladder to tomorrow’s breakthroughs. 🪜🚀