Vision & Mission

VISION Statement

To position ICMR–NIRT as:
  • A globally recognized centre of excellence in tuberculosis and lung health research
  • A trusted leader shaping evidence-informed TB policies and programmes in India and beyond
  • A hub for innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines, and digital health solutions
  • A catalyst for equitable, patient-centred approaches to TB elimination within the broader public health ecosystem

MISSION Statement

To advance the scientific aspects of tuberculosis elimination by:
  • Generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence across biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social sciences
  • Developing, evaluating, and enabling scale-up of innovative tools, strategies, and technologies for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care
  • Supporting National TB Elimination Programme through implementation research, operational guidance, and real-time data systems
  • Addressing emerging challenges including drug resistance, co-morbidities, health system constraints, and social determinants of TB
  • Promoting patient-centred, ethical, and equitable care in all research and programme engagements
  • Strengthening research capacity through training, mentorship, and collaborative platforms for scientists and programme personnel
  • Fostering national and global partnerships to accelerate progress towards TB elimination and health security
  • Upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity, ethics, data stewardship, and responsible innovation
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