Srinagar, March 23 (BANN): The Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to research. It was awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
GMC Srinagar achieved the top ranking among medical institutions in Jammu and Kashmir that house a Multidisciplinary Research Unit. The award was received by Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan, Principal and Dean of GMC Srinagar, along with Dr. Mohammad Younis Rather, Scientist-C at MRU, GMC Srinagar.
The recognition was presented during the ‘Medical Colleges Research Connect 2025’ conference, organized by the Department of Health Research at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event focused on assessing the progress of the Central Sector Umbrella Scheme (2013-14), which promotes advanced health research through 118 MRUs established in government medical colleges and other institutions across the country.
The conference brought together notable experts, including Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Paul, Member (Health) at NITI Aayog, who served as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished attendees included Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research and Director-General of ICMR, Prof. (Dr.) B.N.
Gangadhar, Chairman of the National Medical Commission, and Prof. (Dr.) V.M. Katoch, former Secretary of the Department of Health Research and former DG of the Indian Council of Medical Research.
The review committee acknowledged the contributions of Nodal Officer Prof. (Dr.) Sabhiya Majid, Head of the Biochemistry Department at GMC Srinagar, and Dr. Mohammad Younis Rather for successfully executing multi-centric projects in collaboration with NIIH Mumbai, publishing research in international journals, and organizing regular workshops and CMEs on molecular biology and clinical research. This recognition highlights the continuous dedication and effort of the faculty members and researchers at GMC Srinagar.
The conference also reinforced the government’s commitment to enhancing research partnerships and increasing funding support for Multidisciplinary Research Units across the country.-BANN NEWS
