MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESEARCH UNIT, A PROJECT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESEARCH / INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

INTRODUCTION:

Government of India, in June, 2013, approved the scheme for ‘Establishment of Multi -Disciplinary Research Units (MRUs) in the Government Medical Colleges/Research Institutions’ during the 12th Plan period as a path- breaking initiative to develop/strength the health research infrastructure in the country to fulfill the newly allocated function of the Department related to the “Promotion, Coordination and Development of Basic, Applied and Clinical Research”.

 OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME:

The objectives of the present scheme are to: 

1. Encourage and strengthen an environment of research in medical colleges.
2. Bridge the gap in the infrastructure which is inhibiting health research in the Medical Colleges by assisting them to establish multidisciplinary research facilities with a view to improving the health research and health services.
3. To ensure the geographical spread of health research infrastructure, in order to cover un-served and under-served Medical Colleges and other institutions.
4. To improve the overall health status of the population by creating evidence-based application of diagnostic procedures/processes/methods.