CDRI is abbreviated as Central Drug Research Institute.
The research institute was established by Jawaharlal Nehru on 17 February 1951.
It is located in Lucknow to strengthen and perform advanced research in all facades of science that deal with the innovation, discovery, and formulation of drugs for the treatment and cure of innumerable diseases, disorders, and pathological medical conditions.
The Institute has made significant accomplishments in pursuing its mission of New Drugs & Technologies for affordable healthcare.