The third batch (Cohort 17) of the Fundamentals of Operational Research in Public Health (FORPH) program with Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences & Research, Greater Faridabad, Haryana was commenced from January 23, 2025 to January 21, 2026. A total of 27 students were enrolled in this cohort, marking a continued step in strengthening research capacity in public health through structured, hands-on academic training.