The institute was originally established in 1984 as the Desert Medicine Research Centre (DMRC) to address health problems related to desert regions, including communicable diseases and nutrition-related issues.
In view of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases in India, the Government of India reconstituted and renamed the centre as the National Institute for Implementation Research on Non-Communicable Diseases (NIIRNCD) on 7 December 2019. The transformation marked a strategic shift in focus towards implementation research, capacity building, and policy-oriented studies in the area of non-communicable diseases.
Overview
The institute has state-of-the-art facilities to conduct basic laboratory-based research in its microbiology, biochemistry, and vector biology laboratories. It is expanding its manpower and infrastructure to strengthen its capacity in conducting Implementation research related to NCDs.
At present, the institute has a team comprising scientists, technical experts, and administrative and support staff.
Vision
To be the leader in conducting implementation research for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.
Mission
To equip all health care workers in the country with the necessary skills and competencies so that they can contribute to the prevention, control, and treatment of diseases & providing a support to national health Programme.
Goal
To reduce the burden of diseases and improve the quality of life of people.
Objectives
To conduct implementation research in non-communicable diseases of public health significance.
To develop human resources and build capacities for strengthening implementation research capabilities in other institutions.
To develop information, education, and communication (IEC) strategies and tools for prevention, control, and treatment of NCDs.
To provide recommendations to policy makers and planners in framing policies for prevention, control, and treatment of NCDs.
To collaborate with other institutions, agencies, and individuals for developing innovative solutions for NCDs’ prevention, control, and treatment.
To create an interface between communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases.
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