18/04/2026
ICMR convened a National Consultation on Tuberculosis Research Priority Setting on 18 April 2026 in New Delhi under its TB Research Accelerator Program, led by Prof. V. K. Paul, Member, Niti Aayog and Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secy DHR & DG, ICMR, reflecting strong national leadership and commitment.
The consultation brought together experts, researchers, policymakers, and global stakeholders to identify key research gaps and align priorities with programmatic needs for TB elimination.
Drawing on inputs from state-level consultations across seven states and engaging a diverse group of stakeholders, the process used structured deliberations, digital voting, and consensus-building approaches to ensure an inclusive and evidence-driven outcome.
The meeting finalized national TB research priorities, advancing a coordinated, actionable agenda supported by ICMR Headquarters and ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, with funding from ICMR, Anusandhan National Research Foundation, and international partners.
This initiative underscores the pivotal role of the ICMR TB Research Accelerator Program in driving focused, actionable, and scalable research to accelerate progress toward TB elimination in India.
NITI Aayog