India Drafts National Health Research Policy 2026 for Improved Outcomes
The Centre has released a draft National Health Research Policy 2026 aimed at restructuring India's health research ecosystem. Prepared by the Department of Health Research, the policy focuses on aligning research with the country's disease burden and public health priorities. It addresses issues like fragmented research efforts and regional disparities in research capacity. Key proposals include a governance structure with a National Health Research Stewardship Committee and a system for identifying priority research areas. The policy also emphasizes expanding research infrastructure and assessing research performance based on its societal impact rather than traditional metrics. Stakeholder feedback is invited before finalisation.
Published 1 day ago • 14 Jul 2026, 06:58 PM IST