Archive · 3 Jan 2026
SVIMS Receives Rs 8.56 Crore PM-ABHIM Grant
The Microbiology Department at SVIMS in Tirupati got a big amount of money, Rs 8.56 crore, from the Indian government.
This money is to help them improve their lab for studying and diagnosing diseases caused by germs.
The money will be used over one year, from 2026 to 2027.
Only two places in South India got this money, and SVIMS is one of them.
The head of the department and other important people were happy about this news.
This money will help them do better research and help more people.
SVIMS in Tirupati received Rs 8.56 crore under the PM-ABHIM scheme.
The grant is for strengthening the Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL).
Only two institutions in South India, including SVIMS, received this funding.
The grant period is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
The funds were released by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- Who
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati
- What
- Received Rs 8.56 crore grant under PM-ABHIM
- When
- Grant period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Where
- Tirupati, India
- Why
- To strengthen the Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL)
- Institution
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati
- Department
- Microbiology
- Grant Amount
- Rs 8,55,62,170
- Grant Scheme
- Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
- Granting Body
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Grant Period
- January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Purpose
- Strengthening Infectious Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (IRDL)
- Key Personnel
- Dr RV Kumar (Director), Dr Venkataramana (Head of Microbiology), Dr Jayaprada (Professor), Dr Ramakrishna (Assistant Professor)