ICMR wins Gold at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
The Indian Council of Medical Research's ICMR-MINDS initiative, a National Health Research Priority project focused on mental and substance use disorders with other non-communicable diseases, has been awarded Gold at the National Awards for e-Governance for its innovative use of AI and digital technologies to provide citizen-centric services. The award was presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance in Jaipur, Rajasthan, by Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
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Discuss the potential impact and challenges of implementing ICMR-MINDS across multiple states with different healthcare systems.
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Who presented the Gold Award for e-Governance to ICMR-MINDS?
- A.Dr Jitendra Singh
- B.Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore
- C.Shri V. Srinivas
- D.Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma
Dr Jitendra Singh presented the award.
How many distinct entities are collaborating with ICMR-MINDS?
- A.5
- B.6
- C.7
- D.8
The text states that ICMR-MINDS is being implemented across seven states through seven collaborating institutions.