New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- The Department of Health Research (DHR) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) celebrated the 80th Independence Day today at ICMR Headquarters at V Ramalingaswami Bhawan in New Delhi, with patriotic fervour and a renewed commitment to advancing medical research, innovation and healthcare technologies for a Viksit Bharat.

According to the release, 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.

Addressing the gathering on the oc...