Mint has reviewed the contents of the letter. “These projects would be extended on a no-cost basis for six months beyond their project-ending date (with/without extension).
This extension will be applicable for projects that are in their final year," the letter said. The HRD scheme aims to create a pool of health researchers by upgrading the skills of faculty, scientists, medical students and others through specialized training in priority areas of health research in leading national and international institutions.
The scheme also encourages the trainees to take up research projects for addressing critical national and local health problems and offers financial assistance to institutions for upgrading infrastructure to help them provide