The website https://main.icmr.nic.in/ is the official portal of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), which is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research. Here’s an overview of the website and its features:

About ICMR

The Indian Council of Medical Research is a premier medical research organization in India, established in 1911. ICMR is responsible for promoting, coordinating, and conducting biomedical research in India, with a focus on improving the health and well-being of the Indian population.

Features of the Website

The website offers the following features:

• About ICMR: Provides information about ICMR’s history, mission, vision, and organizational structure.
• Research: Information about ICMR’s research activities, including its research priorities, research programs, and research funding opportunities.
• Institutes: Details about ICMR’s network of research institutes and centers across India, including their research focus areas and achievements.
• Fellowships and Awards: Information about ICMR’s fellowships and awards for researchers, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines.
• Publications: Access to ICMR’s publications, including research papers, reports, and newsletters.
• News and Events: Latest news and events from ICMR, including press releases, notifications, and announcements.
• Tenders and Quotations: Tenders and quotations issued by ICMR for various goods and services.
• Careers: Information about career opportunities in ICMR, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application procedures.

Research Areas

ICMR’s research areas include:

• Infectious Diseases: Research on infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS.
• Non-Communicable Diseases: Research on non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
• Nutrition and Health: Research on nutrition and health, including maternal and child health.
• Mental Health: Research on mental health, including stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Environmental Health: Research on environmental health, including air and water pollution.

Initiatives and Programs

ICMR has several initiatives and programs, including:

• National Health Mission: ICMR’s contribution to the National Health Mission, including research on health systems and health policy.
• National Cancer Registry Programme: ICMR’s program for cancer registration and research.
• National AIDS Control Programme: ICMR’s program for HIV/AIDS research and control.
• National Programme for Prevention and Control of Fluorosis: ICMR’s program for research and control of fluorosis.

International Collaborations

ICMR has collaborations with international organizations, including:

• World Health Organization (WHO): ICMR’s collaboration with WHO on global health research and policy.
• National Institutes of Health (NIH): ICMR’s collaboration with NIH on biomedical research.
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: ICMR’s collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on global health research and policy.