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NIMHANS, Mercuri Foundation propose national centre on music, brain and mental health under Ilaiyaraaja

Acclaimed composer Ilaiyaraaja is set to support a new National Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health, proposed by NIMHANS alongside the Mercuri Foundation. This facility aims to be India's first interdisciplinary national centre, promoting research in music, neuroscience, and mental health.

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Jun 3, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
NIMHANS, Mercuri Foundation propose national centre on music, brain and mental health under Ilaiyaraaja

Key Takeaways

  • The National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), in collaboration with the philanthropic Mercuri Foundation, has proposed establishing a National Centre for Music, Brain, Mind and Health.
  • This new facility would operate under the patronage of acclaimed composer Ilaiyaraaja.
  • It is envisioned as India's first interdisciplinary national facility, integrating neuroscience, mental health, music, cognition, rehabilitation, and technology.
  • The centre aims to advance research and innovation at the intersection of music, neuroscience, and mental health.

New National Hub Proposed for Music,Brain, and Mental Wellness Research

A bold new plan looks to create first-of-its-kind national center in India,focused on links between music, brain and mental health.

This major effort comes from India's top mental health institution, NIMHANS,and the Mercuri Group. Composer Ilaiyaraaja,globally acclaimed, backs the project too.

The planned research hub, still in early stages…

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