July 22 - Aug 23
Initial Concept Created
The vision for CHAKRA began to take shape with initial concept development.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ABOUT CHAKRA
CHAKRA is a pioneering initiative of the Government of Maharashtra, Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD). It has a vision of creating a network of Centers of Excellence for promoting excellence in medical education, advance medical research and enhancing the quality of patient care. The vision is to become a national leader in medical education, healthcare delivery, and clinical/academic research at par with world class institutions.
Its genesis is in the Network of Centers of Excellence (CoE) Policy, 2023, issued by the Government of Maharashtra’s Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD). It aligns with MUHS’s commitment to drive healthcare standards to unparalleled heights across Maharashtra. The policy emphasizes the establishment of a coordinated Hub-and-Spoke Network to promote excellence in medical education, advanced research, and patient care. This dynamic initiative focuses on creating capital assets, fostering innovation, and enhancing institutional effectiveness to address Maharashtra’s healthcare, medical education, and research challenges.
CHAKRA was established in April 2025 as a section 8 company under the aegis of MEDD and formally launched by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in June 2025. It operates on a hub-and-spoke model, working with health sciences institutes affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS). CHAKRA expects to form public-private partnerships for clinical trials and healthcare innovation with central government institutes, multilateral agencies, other national and international academic institutes, pharma industry, Med-tech, Health-tech, and startups. CHAKRA is based out of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences campus (hub) and collaborates closely with select health sciences institutes (spokes) in Maharashtra.
CHAKRA COMPRISES FIVE
VERTICALS TO BUILD CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE:
CHAKRA'S VISION
"Enable healthcare institutions in Maharashtra to become national leaders in medical education, healthcare delivery, and clinical research on par with world class institutions."
STRATEGIC AIMS
CHAKRA aims to position Maharashtra and its affiliated institutions on a global platform, fostering the highest standards of quality, accessibility, and comprehensive care while addressing the state’s unique healthcare challenges.
CHAKRA HAS FOLLOWING THREE STRATEGIC AIMS:
1. Enable Educational Excellence
Maharashtra is striving to become India’s leading state for medical education by increasing training opportunities and producing highly skilled healthcare professionals. The state plans to elevate more than ten government medical colleges into the nation’s top fifty, making it a top choice for students. Ongoing training will keep medical staff up to date with best practices, while improvements in the health system structure and service delivery are set to raise the quality and affordability of care. Enhanced secondary and tertiary care in government medical colleges and a strong push toward advanced clinical research aim to position Maharashtra as a national and global center for medical innovation.
- Capacity building via increased in :
- No. of learners
- No. of courses
- Improvement in rankings of Spokes
- Curriculum expansion: Number of new courses launched
- Impact on Leadership robust pipeline & skill competence
2. Advance Research
Maharashtra aims to lead medical education in India by expanding training capacity, placing over ten government colleges among the nation’s top fifty, and becoming the preferred state for medical students. The plan includes ongoing healthcare worker training, improved care quality and affordability, innovative delivery and financing, and enhanced secondary and tertiary care. Additionally, Maharashtra seeks to become a major center for advanced medical research and clinical studies both nationally and globally. CHAKRA will aim to achieve the following to advance research in medical and allied health sciences.
- Augment number of high-quality projects in Translational, Interdisciplinary & Clinical research projects
- Accelerate Startups: No of startup onboarded, IP/Patents filed & won
- Attract funds and extramural grants
3. Enhance the Quality of Patient Care
To establish Maharashtra as the top state for medical education in India by developing a strong pipeline of highly skilled medical professionals and continuously upgrading their expertise, CHAKRA aims to boost the capacity and reputation of government medical colleges (SPOKES for CHAKRA). Its efforts focus on regularly updating medical staff’s skills, improving the quality and affordability of care through innovative service models, and enhancing both secondary and tertiary healthcare in government institutions. CHAKRA will impact the following indicators to achieve this aim.
- Augment number of high-quality projects in Translational, Interdisciplinary & Clinical research projects
- Accelerate Startups: No of startup onboarded, IP/Patents filed & won
- Attract funds and extramural grants
CHAKRA'S MILESTONES
Oct 23
Government Resolution
GR number 2023/ Adm No 417/23 / Edn 1 dt issued for formal approval.
Dec 23
DPR Preparation
Detailed Project Report prepared with assistance from BCG and submitted to MEDD.
Feb 24
CoE Announcement
Centre of Excellence officially announced by Hon'ble Minister of Medical Education.
9 Oct 24
Government Support
GR for Administrative and Financial Support issued by Government.
Apr - Jun 25
Launch & Partnerships
- Registered as Section 8 Company
- Launched by CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Operationalization of 4 GMCs as Spokes
- Partnerships with IIT Mumbai, Koita Foundation, Persistent Systems, NHA
- CCDH course launched on e-prabodhini platform by Digital Health Department
Oct 25
Annual Planning Workshop
CHAKRA's first Annual Planning Workshop conducted successfully.
Dec 25
Committee Formation & Programs
- FDA launches its first L4 Advance Leadership Development Program
Mar 26
Simulation Lab Courses
Simulation Lab courses go live for healthcare professionals.
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