Centre for Chronic Disease Control

Conducts clinical and basic science research, addressing chronic diseases in developing countries, translating findings into actionable policies and programmes

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • GEO Health Programme

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    Conducting research under the GEOHealth project, it collaborates with institutions like the Public Health Foundation of India and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to address air pollution's impact on health in India. Its focus is on studying the link between air pollution and cardiometabolic diseases, aiming to enhance scientific infrastructure, build research capacity, and inform health-centric policymaking. Findings reveal significant associations between fine particulate matter exposure and increased blood pressure, particularly among individuals with higher waist-to-hip ratios, indicating central obesity.

  • Observational Studies

    District
    State
    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    It conducts a cohort-based surveillance study in South Asia, focusing on cardio-metabolic diseases and risk factors, with a baseline survey of 12,000 participants across major cities. Sub-studies include investigating oral health and habits in urban India and studying the relationship between built environment and cardiometabolic risk factors. Additionally, it collaborates on projects like developing evidence for a national salt reduction programme and managing registries for acute coronary events to improve treatment and outcomes. Funding agencies include the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Leadership Team

  • Prof. Dorairaj Prabhakaran

    Executive Director

  • Ishita Rawal

    Associate Director & Research Scientist

  • Devraj Jindal

    Lead - mHealth Technologies(CCDC)

  • Dr. Ishika Jharia

    Senior Programme Coordinator - Sustainable Healthcare

  • Chandrasekaran A M

    Project Manager

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABAC4669D

  • Registration Number

    38393

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AABAC4669DF20214

  • 12A

    AABAC4669DE20214

  • FCRA

    231660448

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2000

Impact

CCDC has conducted around 100 research projects, 15 clinical trials, published more than 700 works and impacted more than 1 million people through its programs and initiatives.

Vision and Mission

CCDC's mission is to address the growing challenge of chronic diseases in developing countries by generating knowledge to shape policies and programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Flat No. 70 Pocket-1, Sector-2 Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management