The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was set up in 1969. An ISO 9001 : 2008 certified institution, CMRI today is one of the most advanced multi-specialty and research centers in India. Late B. M. Birla, the founder of The Calcutta Medical Research Institute was known as a Visionary, Philanthropist and Doyen of Indian Industry. He always found time to set-up pioneering projects like scientific research, education, health and social welfare. With the unfailing support of his wife, Mrs. Rukmani Devi Birla, he initiated numerous project dedicated to the welfare of humanity at large. Braj Mohan Birla(1895-1982) is widely regarded as one of the doyens of Indian industry. A man of many parts, he was admired not only for his contributions to the industrial productivity and technology advancement, but also for his social commitments. Despite his many preoccupations as a captain of industry, he found the time and energy to initiate pioneering projects for scientific research, education, health,Social welfare. Along with his wife, Mrs Rukmani Devi Birla, he conceived and implemented a number of projects dedicated to the welfare of humanity at large. The Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is one of the many expressions that speak of his concern for the sick and underprivileged.