Bhubaneswar, Nov. 13 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, is set to inaugurate a two-day national conclave titled "Cohort Connect 2025" on Longitudinal Cohort Studies in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The conclave aims to strengthen collaboration and integration within India's health cohort ecosystem, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and institutions engaged in population-based health studies, according to an official statement.

"The event will focus on leveraging cohort data for evidence-based health policy, disease prevention, and biomedical innovation," the statement read.

It will also showcase ongoing national initiatives and discuss frameworks to promote data sharing, standa...