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Projects

Medical College

S.I. No Project Title Project Lead Project Type Year of Initiation Status
1 Understanding the economic burden of epilepsy in India to develop financial and social protection mechanisms for people with epilepsy and their families Dr. Susmita Chatterjee, Adjunct Faculty, SJRI, Professor and lead, George Institute of Global Health, New Delhi- Study PI, Dr. GRK Sarma, Professor, Neurology, SJMCH-Study site PI ICMR funded 2026 Ongoing
2 Utility of urinalysis to predict culture-positive urinary tract infection - a descriptive study from a tertiary care centre. Dr. Mamatha V Undergraduate Research Grant for the year 2025–26 2026 Ongoing
3 FIW-2025-01-00000724”, titled “A Non-invasive, Point-of-Care, 2-in-1 IoT Device for the Estimation of Rifampicin and Bilirubin in Blood, for Therapeutic Drug Management of Tuberculosis in a Community Setting Dr. Mary Dias, Dr. Mamatha. V ICMR 2026 Ongoing
4 Evaluation of the in-vitro susceptibility for Plazomicin among Carbapenem resistant Enterobacterales isolates in a Tertiary care hospital Ms. Jehosheba Persis M Diagnostic/Validational study 2026 Ongoing
5 Morphology and morphometry of Carpal tunnel Dr. Nachiket Shankar Dr.Nachiket Shankar 2025 Ongoing
6 Comparison of sperm morphology in prestained, dip quick and regular staining methods with methylene blue, methyl violet, toluidine blue and eosin Dr. Smitha JSM Academic 2025 Completed
7 Trimester-wise Evaluation of Non-Transferrin Bound Iron (NTBI) in Pregnant Women receiving Iron Supplementation: A prospective cohort study Dr Jaya kumari S PI initiated 2025 Ongoing
8 Evaluating the role of key serum biomarkers in the Prognosis of suspected multiple myeloma in a tertiary care hospital Mr Saikat Sen Mr Saikat Sen 2025 Ongoing
9 The association of glycemic control and AST:ALT ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus of younger and older patients Jinkala Shamsheer Student Project 2025 Ongoing
10 A comparitve study of serum Elerctophoresis Immunotyping and Free light chain in M band analysis Ms. Angelin Hepsiba A Student Project 2025 Ongoing
11 Exploring the Interplay between Educational Background, Usage of Technology in Learning, and Academic Performance in Physiology among Medical Students 2025 Ongoing
12 Impact of a cost-effective, nutritionally optimized supplement on body-composition and functional measures: A multicentric randomized-control trial among older adults at risk of malnutrition/or-malnourished (I-CARE Study) Dr. Sucharita S Government funding (Funded by ICMR) 2025 Completed
13 Role of feedforward and peer assessment in improving academic performance among first year students of allied health course Dr. Sowmya. S 2025 Ongoing
14 Exploring the interplay between educational background, usage of technology in learning, and academic performance in Physiology among medical students Dr. Jinu Sherbin, Dr. Sneha.P.M, Dr. Savitha. D 2025 Ongoing
15 Exploring the Interplay between Educational Background, Usage of Technology in Learning, and Academic Performance in Physiology among Medical Students 2025 Ongoing
16 Role of feedforward and peer assessment in improving academic performance among first year students of allied health course. 2025 Ongoing
17 Impact of a Novel, Customized and Structured Exercise Prescription for Cardiometabolic Diseases in India: A Mixed-Methods Study and Randomized Controlled Trial. Pranathi R Mixed- Methods Study (AcSiR- DHR PhD Fellow 2025) 2025 Ongoing
18 Development and Validation of a Novel, Third-Generation Lifestyle (Exercise and Nutrition) Prescription for Precision Medicine in Indians with cardiometabolic diseases (DEVELOP Study). Pranathi R RCT (ICMR Small Assistance grant) 2025 Ongoing
19 “Sympathetic Overactivity and Sleep Deprivation: A Dual Burden in the Development of Metabolic Syndrome in Urban Asian Indian population” Dr.Ashwini priyanka V Original 2025 Ongoing
20 “Silent Signals: miRNAs as Early Novel Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Metabolic Syndrome" Dr. Ashwini Priyanka Original 2025 Ongoing
21 Effectiveness of Jigsaw Classroom: A Cooperative learning method to facilitate active learning among first year undergraduate students Dr. Sowmya. S Original 2025 Ongoing
22 SecureUS: Development and Field Validation of the Advanced Secure Ultrasound Imaging System in Primary Healthcare Settings Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2025 Ongoing
23 Prevalence, Risk factors, COnsequences and opporTunities for prevention of falls in Elderly with select Chronic condiTions (PROTECT 2): A Mixed Methods Study Dr. Denis Xavier 2025 Ongoing
24 Zilebesiran Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (ZCVOT) Dr. Denis Xavier 2025 Ongoing
25 A record review study of poisoning deaths from forensic autopsy cases conducted at a tertiary center in Bangalore, India Dr Marilyn 2025 Ongoing
26 Evaluation of the in-vitro susceptibility for Cefepime-Enmetazobactam in Cephalosporin resistant isolates of Enterobacterales from urine samples Ms. Manasa S Diagnostic/Validational study 2025 Ongoing
27 To improve and augment early child (<3y) nutrition by improving the existing Take-Home-ration (THR) of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme in Himachal Pradesh Dr. Tinku Thomas TATA Trust 2025 Ongoing
28 Trends in Anatomy Education Dr.Nachiket S Academic 2024 Completed
29 Evaluation of cfDNA and inflammatory markers in risk stratification of young adults for metabolic syndrome Dr Jaya Kumari S PI Initiated Study 2024 Ongoing
30 Evaluation of Vanillylmandelic acid in 24-hour urine sample and Random urine sample-A pilot study Mr Anto Dominic Student Project 2024 Ongoing
31 Development and evaluation of effectiveness of improved take home foods in combination with behaviour change intervention to improve nutritional status in children in selected districts of six states of India: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (The NECCTAR trial). Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2024 Ongoing
32 Capacity building on PHN for Academia, State TSUs and program implementation. NUTRITION RESEARCH COURSE TO TRANSLATE AND UTILIZE RESEARCH FINDINGS INTO PRACTICE (NURTURE) Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2024 Ongoing
33 Association between eLearning readiness, utilization score of learning platform and academic performance in 1st Phase medical students in India Sejil TV 2024 Ongoing
34 Use of AI in Generating and Validating MCQs in Critical Care 2024 Ongoing
35 Effect of Computer assisted simulation teaching strategy versus traditional teaching method on knowledge perception and retention among 1st year medical (MBBS) and 1st year paramedical (BPT) students Pranathi R RCT 2024 Completed
36 Strategies for non-communicable disease prevention in select populations residing in different regions of India (SUPPORT) 2024 Ongoing
37 Indian Child Growth Reference Initiative Dr Pratibha D Dr Santu Ghosh Dr Tinku Dr Deepthi N Shanbhag Dr Suman Rao 2024 Ongoing
38 POCTRN - Point of Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection and Cancer for Global Health (PORTENT) Study: Phase 1. Evaluation and selection of a total of five (05) Point-of-Care Devices for Nutrition, Infection, and Cancer for Global Health for validation over a 5-year period. Phase 2: Evaluation and Validation of Point-of-Care Device Number 01 - Truenat@ Malaria Pv-Pf (a new Q-PCR device for malaria testing by MolBio) Original 2024 Ongoing
39 ICMR - PORA MED ADHERE Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima ICMR multicenter study 2024 Ongoing
40 ICMR - ICRAG 2 - Cross sectional study Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Soumya Umesh ICMR study 2024 Ongoing
41 ICMR - ICRAG 2 - Cross sectional study Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Soumya Umesh ICMR study 2024 Ongoing
42 ICMR - Improving Glycemic Control Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima, Dr. Prem K Mony 2024 Ongoing
43 Exploring the association of blood hemoglobin concentration with peak oxygen uptake among WRA: A pilot study for the establishment of functional hemoglobin cut-off Dr Venkatesh K, Dr Sucharita S et al ICMR 2024 Ongoing
44 Number of research projects Implementation of a Technology-driven AMSP program Steered by Clinicians to Improve Antimicrobial Prescribing: a multi-centric mixed-methods study Dr Savitha Nagaraj ICMR IIRPIG-2023-001295  2024 Ongoing
45 Point of Care Technologies for Nutrition, Infection and Cancer for Global Health (PORTENT) Study (Evaluation and Validation of Point-of-Care Device Number 01 - Truenat® Malaria Pv-Pf (a new Q-PCR device for malaria testing by MolBio) over a 1-year period.) Dr. Mary Dias NIH awarded to Cornell 2024 Completed
46 Survey of Antibiotic Resistance (SOAR) 218924: Antibacterial resistance among Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Dr. Mary Dias, Dr. Anusha K R 2024 Ongoing
47 Librexia AF is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel group, active-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of milvexian versus apixaban in participants with atrial fibrillation. Dr. Denis Xavier 2024 2024 Ongoing
48 Presentation, tReatments, challenges and Opportunities for optimal Treatments in the Elderly with select Chronic condiTions (PROTECT) Study Dr. Denis Xavier 2024 Ongoing
49 COLchicine and Thiamine in Heart Failure due to Ischemic Heart Disease (COLT-HF) Dr. Denis Xavier 2024 Ongoing
50 Impact, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability of a synergistic, multipronged, customized, low-cost intervention package (IP) to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden among diverse populations across India (ICMR-CAR) Dr. Denis Xavier 2024 Ongoing
51 Multicenter epidemiological study on clinical presentation of cryptococcal infections (Cryptococcosis) in patients with and without human immunodeficiency virus infection, it’s antifungal treatment and outcome in a tertiary care hospital, India Dr. Jayanthi Savio, Dr. Priyadarshini National FISF 2024 Ongoing
52 Prospective Global Platform to Evaluate and Enhance Cognitive and Functional Trajectories after Stroke (PROSPECT) Dr. Denis Xavier 2024 Ongoing
53 Evaluation of a rapid ELFA method for detection of Anti-CHIKV IgM antibodies in patients with clinically suspected Chikungunya infection Ms. Sonika Mynahalli Validational study 2024 Completed
54 Efficacy of High Fidelity simulation - Based Training in improving Radiology Resident Preparedness for Contrast Reactions Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2023 Completed
55 Comparison of sperm morphology in pertained dip quick and regular staining methods with methylene blue methyl violet toluidine blue eosin Dr. Smitha JSM Industrial Research 2023 Ongoing
56 Investigating the paradox of intra-individual double burden of anthropometric undernutrition and metabolic overnutrition in Indian Children: a prevention paradigm. Dr Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Ongoing
57 Social inclusion of People with disabilities through community Based Inclusive Development” AIFO,Anekal taluk, Bengaluru 2023 Ongoing
58 Association between instantaneous blood glucose levels and sweet taste perception threshold in diabetic and non-diabetic populations. Sejil TV 2023 Completed
59 Understanding the role of individualized nutrition and exercise intervention program on body composition in breast cancer patients undergoing anti-neoplastic treatment Dr Sucharita S Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Ongoing
60 3.Association between instantaneous blood glucose levels and sweet taste perception threshold in diabetic and non-diabetic populations. 2023 Completed
61 Assessing adolescent kidney health in a Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain origin (CKDU) endemic region in India Dr Deepthi N Shanbhag Dr Niveditha Kamath (Paed Nephrology) 2023 Ongoing
62 Time after Time: Capturing women’s domestic work and leisure in rural India through audio diaries 2023 Ongoing
63 Assessment of risks associated in the analytical phase in the clinical biochemistry laboratory in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Mr Santhosh M Student Project 2023 Completed
64 A Study of First Trimester Combined Screening for Down’s Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India. Ms. Danishta Bashir Student Project 2023 Completed
65 ICMR MINDS Dr. Johnson R Pradeep, Dr. Prem K Mony. Dr. Srinivasan K ICMR study 2023 Ongoing
66 Protein energy wasting in children with chronic kidney disease: Exploring links to muscle health, physical activity and quality of life (WIN-CKD study) Dr Arpana I, Dr Sucharita S CSIR 2023 Ongoing
67 Characterization of lipid and mitochondria in the skeletal muscle of Type 2 Diabetes Dr Vageesh A, Dr Sucharita S KRSSDI 2023 Ongoing
68 Pediatric Epidemiology and Child Health - Prospective Cohort Study in India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2023 Ongoing
69 Carbohydrate intake and its effects on insulin, body weight and components of energy expenditure. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Completed
70 Estimation of protein requirement and body composition in healthy Indian children aged 1-5 years. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by ICMR) 2023 Completed
71 Digital literacy among community health workers Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2023 Ongoing
72 Digital health needs finding study Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2023 Ongoing
73 Bigtec India Pvt Ltd (TRUNAT) Dr. Mary Dias 2023 Completed
74 C-CAMP InDx CoE – Validation centre Dr. Mary Dias, Dr. Mamatha. V C-CAMP 2023 Ongoing
75 Continued wastewater-based monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 and variants at hospitals and institutions in Bangalore Dr. Mary Dias Biocon Foundation 2023 Completed
76 Development and validation of a deprescribing tool relevant to the Indian context and evaluation of its effectiveness in reducing inappropriate polypharmacy in the elderly (ICMR-SRUM-NTF) Dr. Atiya R Faruqui 2023 Ongoing
77 Performance of GenePath Dx kit – Chikungunya Dengue Multiplex RT-PCR Kit GPv1.0 using clinical samples pre-tested for Dengue and Chikungunya. Dr. Mary Dias, Dr. Mamatha V C-CAMP 2023 Ongoing
78 A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, Event-driven Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy and Safety of an Oral Factor XIa Inhibitor, after a Recent Acute Coronary Syndrome (Milvexian ACS) Dr. Denis Xavier 2023 Ongoing
79 RADICAL PC1- Role of Androgen Deprivation Therapy In CArdiovascular Disease – A Longitudinal Prostate Cancer Study. RADICAL PC2- A RAndomizeD Intervention for CArdiovascular and Lifestyle Risk Factors in Prostate Cancer Patients. Dr. Denis Xavier 2023 Ongoing
80 Descriptive study of Cytomegalovirus infection in a tertiary care centre in South India Ms. Sharon Leah S Descriptive study 2023 Completed
81 Modeling long-term PM2.5 exposure and its impact on premature coronary artery disease: A pooled analyses of multiple cohorts in India Dr Santu Ghosh Health Effects Institute, Boston, USA 2023 Completed
82 Evaluation of pipette calibration verification Ms Annunciata Benedict Spencer Student Project 2022 Completed
83 Assessment of risks in preanalytical phase of testing in clinical biochemistry laboratory Ms. Sneha U Student Project 2022 Completed
84 Sustainable inclusive health services to Persons with disability by the Multidisciplinary team 2022 Ongoing
85 Comparison of Resting State EEG Power Spectra Between Adults with High Body Mass Index and Normal Body Mass Index- Principal Investigator Dr. Jinu Sherbin 2022 Completed
86 A Study of Healthy Ageing Metrics (SOHAM): A Prospective Cohort Study among South Indian population 2022 Ongoing
87 Evaluation of effectiveness of a specially designed food product in promoting weight gain and changes in body composition in children with SAM 2022 Ongoing
88 SPEAK UP: Prevention of Gender Based Violence in garment industry in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka 2022 Ongoing
89 Periodic review of laboratory request forms of critical biochemical parameters at tertiary hospital in South India Mr Vivek Gujjar Student Project 2022 Completed
90 Estimating the inpatient burden and antibiotic resistance pattern of enteric fever in a tertiary care hospital in South India Dr. Savitha Nagaraj 2022 Completed
91 Impact of short-term regular use of Oral bland rinse and (0.5% NaCl and 0.5% NaHCO3) Chlorhexidine mouth wash on the salivary pH and oral microflora in normal healthy volunteers: a comparative study Dr Supriya BG 2022 Completed
92 Evaluation of two step diagnostic algorithm for the rapid detection of Clostridoides Difficile Toxin in a tertiary care hospital. A comparative cross-sectional study”. Dr Supriya BG 2022 Completed
93 Verification and evaluation of low-cost respiratory pathogen detection panel on the OmiX Platform Dr. Mary Dias 2022 Ongoing
94 HPV PRESCRIPTEC Dr. Mary Dias DBT-EU 2022 Ongoing
95 Pregnancy outcomes and it’s determinants at a tribal hospital in south India– A prospective cohort study (PREDICT) Dr. Denis Xavier 2022 Ongoing
96 Optimization of Supplementary Nutrition Provisions of the Integrated Child Development Services of India Dr Tinku Thomas WHO -India 2022 Completed
97 Bayesian Hierarchical modeling techniques for the evaluation of nutrition specific programs in India using data from national surveys: Creating a framework for prospective evaluation of national programs through national surveys across states of India Dr Tinku Thomas SERB 2022 Completed
98 Interactive journal club : experiences, perceptions, and narratives in Indian medical post-graduate education Dr.Nachiket Shankar Academic 2021 Completed
99 Experience of faculty and postgraduates on informed consent process from tertiary medical teaching institutions in South India – a multicentre study Dr Savitha D Original Research Article 2021 Ongoing
100 Occupational Health Services at SJNAHS 2021 Ongoing
101 Study Of Healthy Ageing Metrics in Elderly people – the “SOHAM” cohort study Dr Sucharita S SKAN Trust 2021 Ongoing
102 Factors associated with adolescent tuberculosis and its outcomes in South India 2021 Ongoing
103 Assessment of performance of routine clinical biochemistry tests based on total allowable error criteria Ms. Zeenath Latheef Student Project 2021 Completed
104 Evaluation and Optimization of NCD Screening and Management Tool - A Three-arm Quasi-experimental study in selected Talukas of Karnataka including Digital Health Needs Finding Study (IEC No. 237/2019) Original 2021 Completed
105 Anti-Coronavirus Therapies (ACT) to prevent progression of mild COVID-19 Dr. Shruthi M Kulkarni Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences Research Institute funded international multicenter drug trial 2021 Completed
106 Soukhya- Celebrating Life Dr. Farah Naaz Fathima CSR funded project 2021 Completed
107 Periconceptional Surveillance for Prevention of Anemia and Birth Defects in India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj International funding 2021 Ongoing
108 Measurement of energy expenditure and energy requirement of active elderly from urban South India. Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj Government (Funded by DBT) 2021 Completed
109 Effective and Affordable Flu Vaccines for the World "INDIGO" Dr. Mary Dias DBT-EU 2021 Ongoing
110 "Validating Bacille Calmette-Guerin BCG vaccine for inducing immunity to SARS-CoV-2” Dr. Mary Dias DBT 2021 Ongoing
111 CARDINNATE: Variation in innate immune activation and cardiovascular disease risk as drivers of immune pathology in COVID19 outcome in South Asians in UK and India Dr. Mary Dias DBT-EU 2021 Ongoing
112 Surveillance of multidrug-resistant, extensively drug-resistant and pan drug-resistant organisms for the healthcare facilities using automated antimicrobial susceptibility system—A large scale national multicentric study Dr. Savitha Nagaraj, Dr. Supriya B G, Dr. Priyadarshini (V-AMR Study) 2021 Ongoing
113 Sero surveillance study of COVID-19 pandemic in DRDO, Bengaluru personnel Dr. Mamatha V 2021 Ongoing
114 Comparative study to determine to efficacy of a novel virtual autopsy method with conventional postmortem examination Dr Varghese 2021 Ongoing
115 Do online quiz course predict performance in the internal assessment role and students perceptions Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2020 Ongoing
116 Perceptions of Anatomy faculty and first year MBBS Students about online and you tube video assisted teaching for neuroanatomy Dr. Nachiket Shankar Dr. Nachiket Shankar 2020 Completed
117 A Study Estimating the Serum TSH Levels in First Trimester Pregnant Women Ms. Sahina Khatun Student Project 2020 Completed
118 Sakhi 3.0 – Health Systems in South Indian Factories 2020 Ongoing
119 Longitudinal effects of Air Pollution Exposures on Lung growth and development of biomarker of lung function deficit in Urban Children. 2020 Ongoing
120 Vaccine Trial for prevention of TB in contacts of patients WITH Pulmonary Tuberculosis 2020 Ongoing
121 MITHRA Study- Mobile Mental Health in Community-Based Organizations: A Stepped Care Approach to Women's Mental Health. An R1 NIH funded Study based in Anekal Taluk, Bangalore Urban District in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 2020 Ongoing
122 Clinicopathologic pattern in electrophoresis with a special reference to M-Spike-a hospital based study. Dr Rhea Orathi Pathangi Student Project 2020 Completed
123 Evaluation of calibration frequency of common immunoassay biochemical parameters in a tertiary care hospital Abdu Salam Student Project 2020 Completed
124 A study of influence of iron deficiency anemia on levels of HbA1c among nondiabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital. Ashmita Khadk Student Project 2020 Completed
125 National Surveillance system for enteric fever in India Dr. Savitha Nagaraj 2020 Completed
126 ENRICH-AF - EdoxabaN foR IntraCranial Hemorrhage survivors with Atrial Fibrillation Dr. Denis Xavier 2020 Ongoing
127 Comparison of Assessment of Anatomy Answer sheet with and without Key answers Dr. Nachiket Shankar Academic 2019 Completed
128 My Space - Factory Counselling Services Project 2019 Ongoing
129 Health Services to the IT Industry 2019 Ongoing
130 Sarcopenia Prevention Study: A Targeted Exercise and Protein Supplementation Program for Elderly Indians (STEPS STUDY) Dr Sucharitha S ICMR 2019 Completed
131 Circulating microRNA a novel prognostic and diagnostic biomarker of prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and its complications among Indians. Dr Sucharitha S RGUHS 2019 Completed
132 Distributed intelligent Ultrasound Imaging Systems for secure in community diagnostics Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Completed
133 Accurate estimation of changes in body composition. Energy balance and nutritional status of Indian children with acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia during cancer Treatment. Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Ongoing
134 Stable isotope studies to understand Vitamin D dose response on Bone Reabsorption rates and fractional Calcium absorption in vitamin D Defficient and sufficient stage Dr. Tony D. S. Raj 2019 Completed
135 POISE-3 - Peri-Operative ISchemic Evaluation-3 Dr. Denis Xavier 2018 Ongoing
136 A study to establish the reference range for random urine sodium and potassium in apparently healthy individuals: A pilot study Dr Jyothi D N PI initiated 2017 Completed
137 A study to establish and validate dilution protocol for high serum prolactin levels: a pilot study. Dr Jyothi D N PI initiated 2017 Completed
138 Human skeletal muscle quality and insulin sensitivity: A study to understand the impact of life style intervention in pre diabetics Dr Sucharitha S DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance 2014 Completed
139 Protein requirement in malnourished South Indian Children Dr. Savitha Nagaraj Dr. Priyadarshini 2014 Ongoing
140 Evaluation of serum vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine levels in stroke patients Jyothi D.N PI initiated 2011 Completed
141 “Senior Citizen Health Service” a Community Based Health Programme in rural and urban areas of Bangalore for Senior Citizens. 2004 Ongoing
142 “Maanasi” a Community Based Rural Mental Health Programme. This project was initiated by Rotary International and Rotary Foundation. 2002 Ongoing