Archive · 8 Aug 2025
ICMR & DHR Host Open Days to Inspire Future Scientists
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR) organized open days for students to explore science.
Students in grades 9-12 visited research facilities as part of the S.H.I.N.E. program.
The open days included lab tours, exhibits, and live demonstrations.
The goal was to encourage students to become health researchers.
Students were able to meet scientists and ask them questions about their work.
A mascot named Dr. Curio helped make the day fun and interesting for the students.
ICMR and DHR hosted nationwide open days for students.
The program, called S.H.I.N.E., took place at research institutes.
Over 13,000 students from grades 9-12 participated.
Students engaged in lab tours, exhibitions, and demonstrations.
The event aimed to inspire future health researchers.
- Who
- ICMR, DHR, and students in grades 9-12
- What
- ICMR and DHR hosted nationwide open days for students to promote biomedical research.
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Research institutes across the country
- Why
- To ignite scientific curiosity and inspire future health researchers.
- Organization
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) & Department of Health Research (DHR)
- Program Name
- S.H.I.N.E. – Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers
- Target Audience
- Students in grades 9-12
- Number of Students
- 13,150
- Event Activities
- Lab tours, exhibitions, demonstrations
- Objective
- To encourage interest in biomedical research
