Over 500 young scientists at different positions like research fellows, research associates and PhD students had been engaged in significant research projects under the supervision of the faculty, he said.

508 research projects, including 55 projects funded by international organizations like WHO, NIH, UNICEF and some Indian agencies, are in progress.

The faculty and scientists have brought extramural funds of 69 crore and 211 research projects were successfully completed this year.

" 5 crore institutional funds were also distributed to young faculty for undertaking 58 new research projects involving newer areas like cardiology, neurosciences, stem cell studies, drug designing and protein research.

"Under my chairmanship, the Research Advisory Council took a number of steps to enhance our research capabilities and to stimulate young scholars and faculty to learn research techniques using platform-based technology," he said.

Deka said recruiting resident doctors following 27 percent reservation (for OBC candidates) was another major challenge.

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