SVIMS IRDL receives Rs 8.55 crore ICMR grant
Tirupati: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) has received a grant of Rs 8.55 crore under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to enhance its Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL) under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme.
According to a release here on Friday, Medical Superintendent Ram said the funds were released by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, through the Director General of ICMR.
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Head of the Department of Microbiology, Dr. Venkataramana, said the grant covers the first year of the project from January 1 to December 31, 2026, news agency UNI reported.
SVIMS Director and Vice-Chancellor Dr. R. V. Kumar said the funding would enhance diagnostic and research capabilities in infectious diseases.
He noted that SVIMS, Tirupati, and BMC, Bengaluru, are the only institutions in South India to receive support under the scheme.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the Andhra Pradesh government will deploy drones to transport medicines, vaccines, and blood units to hospitals in remote tribal areas, in a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare services. The Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department has signed an agreement with Red Wing to operate drone-based medical deliveries, with Paderu in Alluri Sitharama Raju district serving as the central hub. The agreement was formalised between Commissioner (Medical and Health) G Veerapandian and Redwing representative Kundan Madireddy. Services are expected to commence by the end of next month.
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