The GCI is a mission-
directed research initiative
collaboratively launched
in 2012 under the
umbrella of Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU)
between DBT and BMGF.
The collaboration tries to
galvanize the social impact
by piloting research and
extension services within
a series of thematic calls
and other global definite
initiatives to improve
public health and beyond.
The meeting inaugurated
by the Union Minister for
Science and Technology &
Earth Sciences, Dr Harsh
Vardhan, who mentioned,
“Such partnerships brings
together the strength of
organizations and we
are happy to note that
through this partnership
we have been able to
address issues around
healthcare, sanitation
and human development
including through
nutrition and maternal
child health bringing
nearly 45 organizations
working together with
a joint commitment.
We are also happy to
note that Wellcome and
USAID is supporting this
significant partnership.”
GCI promotes scientific
and technological
advances which aim to
find solutions to key
health and development
challenges through
research and innovation,
by funding Indian
researchers. Under this
initiative, the DBT and the
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