Hyderabad: The 30th Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council – Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (BRIC-CDFD) was held on Wednesday at its Hyderabad campus. The event also featured highlights from the Ayushman Bharat BRIC-CDFD initiative. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava attended the event as chief guest.
In her address titled “Ayushman Bharat: An Overview of the Initiatives,” Srivastava outlined the programme’s four core pillars—Health and Wellness Centres, PM-JAY, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and PM-ABHIM. She said these components aim to deliver Universal Health Coverage across India.
Ayushman Bharat BRIC-CDFD synergy sought on diagnostics, prevention
She engaged with scientists on subjects such as rare diseases, medical genetics, and biosimilars. Later, she visited research facilities at CDFD, CCMB, NIN, and AIIMS-Bibinagar to assess ongoing projects.
Srivastava praised CDFD’s infrastructure and its focus on socially relevant research. She urged the institute to submit proposals targeting preventive strategies and diagnostic solutions. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, she said, would provide full support to such initiatives.