UMMID programme for rare genetic disorders dedicated to the nation
On 21 May 2026 Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dedicated the Department of Biotechnology's UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) programme for rare genetic disorders to the nation.
Summary
The UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) programme for rare genetic disorders, run by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), was dedicated to the nation by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 21 May 2026. Dr Singh released the UMMID Compendium and launched the UMMID Dashboard to strengthen access to diagnostics, counselling, outreach and programme monitoring for inherited disorders. He said Indian healthcare is moving towards genome-based, precision and individualised treatment, and that rare genetic disorders need coordinated national attention because diagnosis is difficult and treatment costly.
Key facts
- Programme
- UMMID — Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders
- Department
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
- Dedicated
- 21 May 2026, Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi, by Dr Jitendra Singh
- Launched
- UMMID Compendium and UMMID Dashboard
- Focus
- Diagnosis, counselling and management of rare and inherited genetic disorders
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What does UMMID, the programme for rare genetic disorders dedicated to the nation in May 2026, stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders
PIB: UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders.
Which department runs the UMMID programme for inherited and rare genetic disorders?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Biotechnology
The dedication was organised by the Department of Biotechnology, which runs the UMMID network.