•ICMR organized SANVAD 2026 (Scholars’ Assembly for Next-gen Ventures to Advance their Development) from February 19-21, 2026, at ICMR-NIMR, New Delhi.
•SANVAD is an annual initiative to improve doctoral research quality, motivate young researchers, and strengthen India’s knowledge ecosystem, with the 2027 edition hosted by ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
•The three-day program gathered 400 doctoral scholars, scientists, policymakers, and academicians, featuring speakers like Padma Shri Prof Anil Kumar Gupta and Dr. Vishwajeet Kumar.
•Sessions covered innovation, clinical research, and critical health communication, emphasizing translating science for impact and policy influence.
•Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary DHR and DG ICMR, urged scholars to conduct serious, high-quality research, while industry leaders provided insights on global health, innovation, and career pathways.
