Drought-resilient chickpeas, a disability-inclusive virtual healthcare pilot and a space start-up exchange are among the research projects awarded Australia-India Council (AIC) funding. 

Nine successful projects will receive a share of $935,000 in the latest round of funding to help foster understanding and encourage collaboration between Australia and India. 

The AIC, launched 30 years ago, aims to advance Australia's foreign and trade policy interests by building awareness and understanding between the peoples and institutions of Australia and India.