India’s first National Biobank

Phenom India Project

• Phenome India is CSIR’s first national health study focused on long-term tracking of cardio-metabolic diseases.
   It was launched on December 7, 2023, covering diverse population groups across 17 states and 24 cities.
   
• Around 10,000 participants, including CSIR employees and their families, are part of this health monitoring project.
   It collects data on health, lifestyle, body measurements, and genetic profiles for scientific analysis.
   
• The study gathers detailed clinical, biochemical, lifestyle, and imaging data to understand health patterns in Indians.
   This helps track disease progression, risk factors, and environment-related health impacts over time.
   
• Its main goal is to develop India-specific risk models for diabetes, liver, heart, and other metabolic disorders.
   These models will guide early detection and targeted medical responses across the country.
   
• The project promotes Predictive, Preventive, Personalized, and Participatory (P4) healthcare tailored to India’s genetic diversity.
   It supports low-cost, population-specific solutions for chronic disease management and public health planning.

council of Scientific and Industrial Research  (CSIR)

• CSIR, India’s largest R&D body, was established in 1942 and functions autonomously under the Ministry of Science.
   It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and headquartered in New Delhi.
   
• It conducts scientific research in fields like aerospace, biology, chemistry, engineering, and medical sciences across India.
   CSIR supports national innovation and industrial growth through multidisciplinary research and applied technologies.
   
• The Prime Minister is CSIR’s President, while the governing body is led by a Director-General and advisory board.
   The board includes experts from science and tech fields, each serving a three-year term.