Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched “PRAGATI- 2024” (Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation). 

PRAGATI-2024

PRAGATI-2024 aims to encourage joint research endeavors between CCRAS and the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry, fostering innovation and expansion within the Ayurveda domain.

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)

Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) operates as an independent body under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy), Government of India.

• Aim: Founded in 1978, its mission is to organize, coordinate, advance, and advocate for research in Ayurveda and the Sowa-Rigpa medical system using scientific principles.
• Objectives: Conducting studies to scientifically validate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic practices.
  • Advancing and popularizing Ayurvedic science through research and educational initiatives.
  • Fusing traditional Ayurvedic approaches with modern medicine to enhance overall healthcare services.

Achievements of CCRAS

• Ayurvedic Formulation Development: CCRAS has created numerous significant Ayurvedic formulations and technologies, which have been patented and brought into commercial use.
• Ayurveda Morbidity Codes: CCRAS has devised morbidity codes and standardized terminologies to establish uniformity in Ayurvedic practice.
• AYUSH Research Portal: An extensive repository of Ayurvedic research, encompassing data on medications, case reports, and clinical trials.

Prominent Initiatives

• Golden Triangle Partnership: A joint endeavor involving CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) and ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) to bolster the scientific verification of Ayurvedic practices.
• Tribal Health Care Research Program: Geared towards cataloging ethno-medical wisdom and scientifically validating its efficacy.

AYUSH Medicine System

AYUSH stands for the various medical systems practiced in India, including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.

• Evolution of AYUSH: In 1995, the Department of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy was established within the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • In 2003, this department underwent a name change to become the Department of AYUSH, with a concentrated emphasis on education and research in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.
  • Establishment of the Ministry of Ayush in 2014: Aiming to revitalize ancient medical systems’ knowledge and facilitate the optimal growth and dissemination of Ayush healthcare systems.

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