Establishing a network of laboratories for the management of infectious diseases and natural disasters. Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (Infectious Diseases)

Start of the Scheme (Date)

2016

Scheme Termination (Date)

31st March 2026

Centre’s Share (%)

(100%) ₹26.38 Crore

State’s Share (%)

0

Features of the Scheme

Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL) form a network of public health laboratories across India, established to strengthen the diagnosis, research, and surveillance of viral diseases. These laboratories play a crucial role in managing infectious diseases and national disasters by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and responding effectively to viral outbreaks.

Eligibility Criteria

For the establishment of the proposed virus laboratory, an area of 140 square meters must be available. Additionally, faculty members from the microbiology department and their published research papers should be accessible. A detailed project report in the prescribed format, analyzing the gap between the available and required infrastructure, equipment, and furniture based on the nature of research, must be submitted to the Health Research Department of the Central Government.

Expenditure Details

1) Budgetary Provision for Financial Year 2025–26

2) Amount Disbursed till Date

Central Government (Disbursed):-26.38

State Government (Disbursed):-0

Beneficiary:

Mentioned above.

Benefits:

As above