Why is it in the news?
Large-scale pregnancy cohort study under GARBH-INi highlighted.
It aims to develop solutions for preterm births.
Category: S&T
Important Points:
● Stands for Group for Advanced Research in Birth outcomes
● Initiative of Department of Biotechnology
● Led by THSTI, Faridabad
● Study includes about 12,000 pregnant women
● Focuses on maternal and child health
● Aims to reduce preterm birth and complications
● Uses interdisciplinary research approach
● Part of Atal Jai Anusandhan Biotech Mission
● Supports development of predictive tools