Centre for Health, Applied Knowledge and Research Autonomy (CHAKRA)

Effective Date: February 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Centre for Health Applied Knowledge and Research Autonomy (CHAKRA), a Section 8 company established by the Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD), Government of Maharashtra under the aegis of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), collects, uses, and protects your information. This policy applies to all users of the CHAKRA website, participants in our educational programs, and applicants for research grants or clinical trials.

1. Information Collection

CHAKRA collects information to provide and improve our specialized healthcare education and research services:

• Personal Identification: Name, contact details, professional qualifications, and institutional affiliation (e.g., for Faculty Development Academy or Digital Health certification).
• Educational Data: Enrolment details, progress, and assessment results within the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Research & Professional Information: Curricula vitae, research proposals, and financial details for grant applications.
• Technical Data: IP addresses and usage patterns to enhance website performance and security.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Program Administration: Managing courses like the Certificate Course in Digital Health (CCDH) and awarding academic credits.
• Strategic Oversight: Monitoring the impact of our Hub and Spoke network across Maharashtra.
• Communication: Responding to general queries, clinical trial requests, and startup applications via our contact channels.

3. Clinical Trials and Research Grants

Given CHAKRA's role in advancing medical research, specific protocols apply to the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and Research Seed Grant programs:

• Confidentiality: All research proposals submitted for the Seed Grant are treated with strict confidentiality during the review by the Research Advisory Panel (RAP).
• Ethical Compliance: Clinical trial data is managed in accordance with national ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks to ensure patient safety and data integrity.
• Collaboration: Data may be shared with trial sites (Spokes) and sponsors under a tri-party governance model to ensure integrated multicentric research management.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

CHAKRA does not sell your personal data. However, information may be shared with:

• Government Bodies: Medical Education and Drugs Department (MEDD) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) for regulatory and accreditation purposes.
• Institutional Partners: Partner organizations for joint course delivery and certification.
• Spoke Institutions: Government Medical Colleges within CHAKRA hub & spokes network to facilitate training and research.

5. Data Security

CHAKRA implements robust security measures, including:

• Secure hosting of the LMS.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trial data management.
• Adherence to cybersecurity best practices as taught in our Digital Health curricula.

6. Your Rights

Users have the right to:

• Access and update their personal profiles on the LMS.
• Inquire about the status of grant applications or clinical trial participation.
• Withdraw consent for participation in elective educational modules.

7. Contact Us

For any privacy-related concerns or data access requests, please reach out to:

• Email: chakra@muhs.ac.in
• Phone: 0253 – 2539343