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News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR), organized the nationwide ICMR-SHINE (Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers) outreach programme.
About S.H.I.N.E. (Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers) initiative
- Organizers: Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR).
- Purpose: Aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for students to “spend one day as a scientist.”
- Focus Areas: Introduction to biomedical and health research; showcasing ICMR’s contributions to public health.
- Goals:
- Ignite scientific curiosity in young learners.
- Foster innovation.
- Encourage careers in science and public health.
- Support India’s vision for “Viksit Bharat” by 2047
- Participation:
- 13,150 students from grades 9–12.
- Represented over 300 schools.
- Covered 39 districts in 16 states and union territories.
- Activities Included:
- Guided laboratory tours.
- Research exhibitions and poster walks.
- Video presentations and live demonstrations.
- Interaction with scientists about their work and career paths.
