16/02/2026
The Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU), Vani, District Nashik, Maharashtra successfully organized a 2-day Study Protocol Development Workshop (Hybrid Mode) on 12–13 February 2026 at MRHRU Vani.
The workshop was conducted jointly with the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, as part of an ongoing capacity-building initiative to strengthen research proposal development among medical college faculty and state health officials.
A total of 20 faculty members participated in the workshop. Participating institutions included:
· Shree Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule (linked Medical College of MRHRU Vani)
· Government Medical College, Nashik
· Government Medical College, Nandurbar
· MIT World Peace University, Pune
· SMBT Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Igatpuri
· Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Wardha
Research proposals were also developed by representatives from the State Health Department.
The workshop benefited from expert mentorship by: Dr. Abhay Gaidhane, Director (Research), DMIHER, Wardha Dr Geetanjali Sachdeva, Dr. Rahul Gajbhiye, Dr. Suchitra Surve, Dr. Kiran Munne, Dr. Hrishikesh Munshi (ICMR–NIRRCH) Dr. Shubhra Sengupta, LRAC Member, MRHRU Vani
This initiative reflects MRHRU Vani’s continued commitment to strengthening research capacity, fostering institutional collaboration, and advancing evidence-based public health solutions for Maharashtra.