Parliament Question: Central Research Laboratory in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

GOVERNMENT OFINDIA MINISTRYOFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE DEPARTMENT OFHEALTHAND FAMILYWELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. - 1059 TOBE ANSWERED ON25/07/2025 CENTRALRESEARCH LABORATORYINAIIMS, BHUBANESWAR

1059.SHRIBHARTRUHARI MAHTAB:

SHRINABACHARAN MAJHI:

SHRIRAVINDRASHUKLAALIAS RAVIKISHAN:

SHRIBIBHU PRASAD TARAI

Will the Ministerof HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFAREbe pleasedtostate:-

(a) the objectives behind establishing the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) in AIIMS Bhubaneswar;

(b) whether there are anyplans to replicate similar laboratories in otherregions to foster equitableresearch development;

(c) if so, the detailsthereof; and

(d) the manner in which CRL is being integrated with National-level Research Networksand Institutions? ANSWER THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRYOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRIPRATAPRAO JADHAV)

(a) to (d) The Central Research Laboratory (CRL) is established at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar to provide a centralized platform equipped with advance research infrastructure and high-end instrumentation for conducting sophisticated biomedical and clinical investigations by students and faculty of all clinical departments of the Institute. This infrastructure is utilized by the Institute for conducting research fundedby various agencies including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), etc.

To develop and strengthen health research infrastructure in the country and to encourage quality medical research, the Department of Health Research (DHR) has established Multi-Disciplinary Research Units (MRUs) and Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) in various Government Medical Colleges/Research Institutions across the country.

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