- a centre of excellence for research in TB
- an opinion leader on TB control policies
- a hub for innovative diagnostics and therapies
- an institution promoting public health globally
- ICMR-NIRT is mandated by ICMR to provide scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the fight against TB.
- ICMR-NIRT supports and promotes DOTS under RNTCP by providing better tools and refining existing tools for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of TB through clinical trials and research.
- ICMR-NIRT strives for integrity and quality by improving its scientific programs through external peer review and competitive funding.
- ICMR-NIRT uses clinical, biological and social science tools to understand the parasite, patient and programme associated with TB.
- ICMR-NIRT promotes highest standard of patient care in its research activities.
- ICMR-NIRT develops reliable protocols for evaluating intervention strategies for TB control.
- ICMR-NIRT provides excellent training programs to researchers and programme staff.
- ICMR-NIRT bridges the gap between public and private sectors to promote TB control.
- ICMR-NIRT leads in development and dissemination of technologies and information on TB.
- ICMR-NIRT partners with national/international agencies to create sustainable TB strategies.
- ICMR-NIRT respects ethical principles, safeguards intellectual property, and protects rights of others.
