Medical University Research Grant Increased to ₹1 Crore

chennai: in a major boost to medical research, the tamil nadu medical university has raised its annual research grant from ₹10 lakh to ₹1 crore.this announcement was made during the university's research day function, held at the guindy campus in chennai, where students, doctors, and medical professionals presented over 1,500 research papers. the event showcased the latest developments, including the application of artificial intelligence in medicine.last year, a three-day international medical conference took place during medical research day, bringing together experts from various fields who presented research papers and discussed potential solutions to infectious diseases. this year, the research community continues to thrive with the increased funding, which aims to foster innovation and encourage more impactful medical studies.speaking at the event, minister for family welfare m. subramanian emphasized the importance of this increased grant, stating that it would enable more extensive research and collaboration across the university's 757 constituent colleges. the enhanced funding is expected to drive advancements in medical science, addressing critical health challenges.