Department of Health Research- Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) to Host S.H.I.N.E. Nationwide, Inviting School Students to Spend a Day as Scientist

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Department of Health Research- Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) to Host S.H.I.N.E. Nationwide, Inviting School Students to Spend a Day as Scientist S.H.I.N.E. 2026: Science and Health Innovation for NextGen Explorers DHR-ICMR’s S.H.I.N.E. returns for its second edition, expanding nationwide school outreach Two-day S.H.I.N.E. 2026 to bring students face-to-face with scientists at 83 locations across India Around 30,000 students from Grades 9–12 to experience ICMR research, laboratories and scientific innovation प्रव तथ: 10 AUG 2026 8:59PM by PIB Delhi Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for students to “spend one day as a scientist,” the Department of Health Research- Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) is set to organise the second edition of S.H.I.N.E. – Science and Health Innovation for NextGen Explorers, a nationwide school outreach initiative, on 11–12 August 2026.

The two-day programme will be hosted across 83 locations nationwide, including ICMR institutes, DHR- Model Rural Health Research Units (MRHRUs), and affiliated field units, providing school students with an opportunity to engage with scientists, explore scientific research, and experience the world of health and innovation firsthand.

The Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR, Dr. Rajiv Bahl welcomed participating students and encouraged them to make the most of the opportunity to interact with scientists, explore research laboratories and experience the world of health and innovation firsthand.

Secretary, DHR & DG, ICMR’s message.🔬 Curious about how things work? Dreaming of making a difference? Your journey as a young scientist starts with curiosity! 🚀 🎥 Watch Dr Rajiv Bahl’s message and take the first step.https://t.co/pqeUVy1W 2V#SHINE2026 #YoungScientists #FutureScientists #SHINEAtICMR #ICMR pic.t witter.com/Km1igduGQZ — Department of Health Research, MoHFW (@DeptHealthRes) August 9, 2026 🔬 ा आपके अंदर भी ह एक युवा वैानक? का 9–12 के छा के लए @ICMRDELHI का SHINE 2026—वान को समझने, प्रयोग करने और कु छ नया करने का मौका! डॉ. राजीव बहल का संदश दख और SHINE 2026 से जुड़। 🚀#SHINE2026 #SHINEatICMR # YoungScientists #LabLife #ScienceIsCool pic.twitter.com/vO8Lo1U8Gq — Department of Health Research, MoHFW (@DeptHealthRes) August 9, 2026 S.H.I.N.E. invites students of Grades 9 to 12 from government and private schools to apply scientific thinking to real-world public health challenges.

Aligned with India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, the initiative aims to encourage scientific curiosity for public health solutions among young learners. This year, participation is by invitation, with ICMR laboratories inviting nearby government and private schools to take part in the initiative, reaching an expected 30,000 students.

Over the two days, participating students will take part in a range of interactive activities, including guided laboratory tours, research exhibitions, poster walks, video presentations, and live demonstrations of ongoing scientific work. Students will also have the opportunity to interact directly with ICMR scientists, gaining insight into their research journeys, areas of expertise, and everyday work in public health.

By opening the doors of its institutes and rural research units to young students, S.H.I.N.E. seeks to make science tangible and accessible, showing students how research addresses the health challenges facing their own communities and encouraging them to see a future for themselves in scientific enquiry.

Through this initiative, ICMR reaffirms its commitment to nurturing scientific temper among India's youth and to inspiring the next generation of researchers who will contribute to the country's health and development goals under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

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