Context: Recently, DBT-National Brain Research Centre (DBT-NBRC) has developed a project named SWADESH.
About SWADESH 

• It is a unique brain initiative focussing on certified neuroimaging, neurochemical, neuropsychological data and analytics that are made accessible to researchers for managing brain disorders. 
• It is also the first large-scale multimodal neuroimaging database designed specifically for the Indian population with big-data architecture and analytics for various disease categories under one platform.

Modules: The initiative proposes a big-data architecture that manages and analyzes six modules namely neurodegenerative [Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Parkinson’s disease (PD)], neuropsychiatric (schizophrenia and bipolar disorder), neurodevelopmental (autism and epilepsy), COVID-19-related disorders and other disorders.

• It is supported by JAVA-based workflow environment and Python. Backed by a dedicated storage system, it provides quality control, data analysis reports, and data backups.
• Its development will facilitate the integration of multi-site data and collaborative research worldwide.

DBT-NBRC has developed several clinical research tools through SWADESH like:

• GAURI system uses adaptive pattern recognition and learning schemes for predictive single or differential diagnosis, designed with MRI modalities and neuropsychological batteries.
• NINS-STAT is a high-performance state-of-the-art automated statistical test selection and execution software package with high applicability in clinical research.
• KALPANA is an integrative package for visualization, preprocessing, and quantitation of MRS data.
• PRATEEK analyzes multimodal neuroimaging data that minimizes the need for expertise in handling different neuroimaging tools for processing and analyzing multimodal data.
• BHARAT, a big-data analytic model for early diagnostic biomarkers of AD.

Note: National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) is the only institute in India dedicated to Neuroscience Research and Education.