Ayush-Ayurveda

06/02/2026

Glimpses of the Certificate distributions among the participants of the 3rd Review meeting of the Public Health Care Research Program project titled “Documentation of Ethno-dietary Practices and Documentation of Plants, metals, minerals, etc. used in religious practices and Rituals” (SAMPADA), organised by CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, under the guidance of Dr G.P. Prasad, A.D. I/c, NIIMH, on 06-02-2026.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

06/02/2026

05/02/2026

Glimpses of the Visit of Director General, CCRAS, New Delhi to CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad on 05-02-2026 during the Review meeting of the 3rd Batch of SAMPADA Project scheduled from 02-02-2026 to 06-02-2026.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

02/02/2026

🌿 Unlocking Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World! 📜✨
On January 31st, 2026, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and Berhampur University, Odisha, officially signed an MoU to digitize and catalogue rare Ayurvedic palm-leaf manuscripts, books, and periodicals housed at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC).
Today, February 2nd, the technical ex*****on has officially begun! A specialized team from the CCRAS-National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, working under the CDCAMR Project and guided by Dr G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director In-charge, visited Berhampur University to initiate the on-site digitisation process.
The team received a heartfelt welcome from the Prof. Sukant Kumar Triphati, Chairman PG Council, Dr. Sadanad Nayak, HOD, PG Department of History, Dr. Sameer Bhoi, Coordinator, South Odisha Cultural Study Centre, Dr. Laxmidhar Rout, IQAC, Joint Director, faculty members, and staff, marking the start of a journey to ensure this "sacred knowledge" is preserved for generations to come.
This monumental project is made possible through the vision and leadership of:
• Prof. Geetanjali Das (Vice-Chancellor, Berhampur University)
• Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya (Director General, CCRAS)
Team members: Dr. Santosh Mane, RO (Ay.), Mr. J Ramesh, OA, Mr. S. Kiran, OA and Mr. K. Sunil, OA
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

02/02/2026

On 02-02-2026, under the guidance of Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, Dr N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS and Dr G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director In-charge, the CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, organised the inauguration of the Review meeting of the Public Health Care Research Program project titled “Documentation of Ethno-dietary Practices and Documentation of Plants, metals, minerals, etc. used in religious practices and Rituals” (SAMPADA) for the 2nd Batch scheduled from 02-06th February 2026.
The Project Officers and Staff from Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar, Patiala, and Kolkata; Regional Ayurvedic Research Institute (RARI), Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, Itanagar, Ahmedabad, Gangtok, Lucknow, and Port Blair under CCRAS participated physically, and approximately 20 participants from other Institutes of CCRAS joined virtually in the event. A.D. In-charge, from NIIMH, welcomed the participants and delivered presentations on the topic “Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various Indigenous religious practices and rituals across India.
& Documentation of Ethno-dietary practices Indigenous to India”. On this occasion, Dr V. Subhose, A.D. (Ay.), Dr V Sridevi, R.O. (Ay.), Dr Ashfaque Ahmad, R.O. (Unani), Dr T. Saketh Ram, R.O. (Ay.), and Dr Biswo Ranjan Das, R.O. (Hom.), and other Officers and Officials, as well as Project staff from the Institute, participated.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

31/01/2026

Glimpses of the Certificate distributions among the participants of the 2nd Review meeting of the Public Health Care Research Program project titled “Documentation of Ethno-dietary Practices and Documentation of Plants, metals, minerals, etc. used in religious practices and Rituals” (SAMPADA), organised by CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, under the guidance of Dr G.P. Prasad, A.D. I/c, NIIMH, on 31-01-2026.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

31/01/2026

📜 Unlocking Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World! 📜
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and Berhampur University, Odisha, have officially signed an MoU to digitise and catalogue rare Ayurvedic palm-leaf manuscripts, books, and periodicals in housed at the South Odisha Cultural Study Centre (SOCSC), Berhampur University. These precious documents hold centuries of untapped Ayurvedic knowledge that will now be preserved for future generations.
Highlights of the Event:
🤝 Signed By: Prof. Geetanjali Das (Vice-Chancellor, Berhampur University) and Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya (Director General, CCRAS). 🌟 Chief Guest: Dr. B. S. Prasad, Former President, NCISM, Ministry of Ayush. 📍 Venue: Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar. 🛠️ Coordinated By: Dr. M.M. Rao (Director, CARI), Dr. Sarada Ota, AD (Ayu.) and Dr. G.P. Prasad (AD I/c, NIIMH, Hyderabad).
The CCRAS-National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, will lead the technical ex*****on of the project. Under the guidance of Dr. G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director in charge, the CDCAMR project team will soon begin the on-site digitisation process at Berhampur University.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

27/01/2026

On 27-01-2026, under the guidance of Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, Dr N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS and Dr G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director In-charge, the CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, organised the inauguration of the Review meeting of the Public Health Care Research Program project titled “Documentation of Ethno-dietary Practices and Documentation of Plants, metals, minerals, etc. used in religious practices and Rituals” (SAMPADA) for the 2nd Batch scheduled from 27-31st January 2026.
The Project Officers and Staff from Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, Regional Ayurvedic Research Institute (RARI), Nagpur, Gwalior, Mandi and Patna under CCRAS participated physically, and approximately 40 participants from other Institutes of CCRAS joined virtually in the event. A.D. In-charge, from NIIMH, welcomed the participants and delivered presentations on the topic “Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various Indigenous religious practices and rituals across India.
& Documentation of Ethno-dietary practices Indigenous to India”. On this occasion, the Nodal Officers Dr T. Maheshwar, A.D. (Ay.) from CCRAS Hqr. participated physically in the event. Dr V. Subhose, A.D. (Ay.), Dr V Sridevi, R.O. (Ay.), Dr Ashfaque Ahmad, R.O. (Unani) Dr T. Saketh Ram, R.O. (Ay.). Dr Santosh S Mane, R.O. (Ay.), Dr Biswo Ranjan Das, R.O. (Hom.), and other Officers and Officials, as well as Project staff from the Institute, participated.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH

27/01/2026

क्षेत्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान, पुणे में दिनांक 27.01.2026 को आयुर्वेद महाविद्यालय सायन, मुंबई के छात्राओं के लिए उद्यान भेट का आयोजन किया गया. जिसमें कुल 60 छात्राओं ने उद्यान, प्लांट टिश्यू कल्चर, फार्माकोगनोसी के प्रयोगशालाओं को भेट दी|

27/01/2026

The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with flag unfurling at Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences CARI, Kolkata by Director Dr. G. Babu. The employees participated with great enthusiasm. The importance of Republic Day was emphasized through speeches by officers, who remembered the brave national heroes on this special occasion. Fruits were distributed to patients in the IPD.

27/01/2026

Media coverage of the Celebration of the 77th Republic Day by hoisting the National Flag on 26.01.2026 by Dr G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director In-charge, of CCRAS- National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad. All the Officers and staff of the Institute participated with great enthusiasm.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
Rabinarayan Acharya
National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, under CCRAS, Min. of AYUSH