Science TechnologyThursday, 16 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/16-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
NIPER Mohali and Novartis sign Development Pioneer Grant agreement in April 2026
NIPER Mohali signed a grant agreement with Novartis on 15 April 2026 under the Department of Pharmaceuticals for pharmaceutical R&D.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 April 2026, NIPER Mohali signed a grant agreement with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, to implement the Development Pioneer Grant for pharmaceutical research.
Key specifics
- A total of 42 proposals were submitted by faculty members from all seven NIPERs across India.
- The selection was finalised by an independent jury after technical evaluation.
- The ceremony was attended by Manoj Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Pharmaceuticals, and Prof. Dulal Panda, Director of NIPER Mohali.
- NIPER Mohali was established in 1991 and declared an Institute of National Importance in 1998.
- The institute is located in S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali), Punjab.
Exam lens
Question type: Institution and appointment-style fact match. Key facts: 15 April 2026, 42 proposals, seven NIPERs, 1991, 1998, S.A.S. Nagar. TNPSC may ask the institute’s status, location, or the ministry under which the agreement was signed.