About NICHR
Mission
To lead high-impact, interdisciplinary research in child and adolescent health and development and to translate scientific knowledge into policies and practices that improve the lives of children and families across India.
Vision
To be the pre-eminent institute in South Asia for child health research and shape national and regional child health policy through visionary research leadership.
Core Values
Scientific Integrity
Upholding the highest standards of ethics, rigor, and transparency in research.
Excellence in Research Conduct and Leadership Development
Advancing the quality of child health research in the country while nurturing future leaders through guided professional growth.
Impact-Driven Research
Ensuring research translates into measurable health improvements for children.
Equity and Inclusion
Promoting equal opportunities and addressing disparities across populations and regions.
Collaboration and Partnership
Fostering intersectoral and interdisciplinary alliances for research, innovation, and policy translation.
Strategic Research Domains of NICHR
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1. Perinatal and Neonatal Health
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Research on survival, neurodevelopment, and quality of care for newborns and perinates.
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Innovations in neonatal intensive care, low birth weight management, and early life interventions.
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2. Child Growth and Development
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Longitudinal studies on physical growth, neurodevelopment, and long-term metabolic outcomes.
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Interventions for early childhood development, stimulation, and nutrition.
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3. Infectious Diseases of Public Health Importance
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Surveillance and control of vaccine-preventable and emerging infections.
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Research on antimicrobial resistance, diarrheal diseases, and respiratory infections.
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4. Non-Communicable Diseases and Early Life Risk Factors
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Identification and mitigation of early childhood risk factors for NCDs such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
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Promotion of preventive health strategies across the life course.
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5. Adolescent and Mental Health
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Research on adolescent health and behavior.
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Focus on mental health promotion, early detection, and psychosocial interventions in children.
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6. Environmental and Climatic Determinants of Child Health
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Study of air pollution, water quality, sanitation, and the impact of climate change.
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Policies for resilient health systems and sustainable environments for children.
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NICHR envisions a future where every child in India has the opportunity to thrive—physically, mentally, and socially—through the generation and implementation of evidence-informed health policies and innovations.
Future Perspectivess
Our vision for shaping the future of research, diagnostics, and forensic science
Sample Diversity
Expand collections across varied populations, age groups, disease conditions, and forensic cases.
Advanced Technologies
Use NGS, proteomics, metabolomics, and AI-driven analytics for molecular insights.
Digital Website
Develop secure platforms with real-time access to specimen data for global research collaborations.
Forensic Applications
Advance molecular autopsy, DNA methylation profiling, and biomarker discovery.
Global Collaboration
Create standardized protocols, data-sharing frameworks, and joint international research projects.
Translational Research
Bridge laboratory findings to real-world applications in clinical care and public health.