DHR-ICMR celebrates 80th Independence Day

The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) celebrated the 80th Independence Day today at ICMR Headquarters, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, New Delhi, with patriotic fervour and a renewed commitment to advancing medical research, innovation and healthcare technologies for a Viksit Bharat.

Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR, hoisted the National Flag at the ICMR Headquarters in the presence of senior DHR-ICMR officials, including Ms Richa Khoda, Joint Secretary, DHR, and Mr Vivek Kumar Daksh, Sr DDG (Administration), along with scientists, researchers and staff members. (updated on 15th August 2026)