Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Hon'ble Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayush
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
Secretary,
Ministry of Ayush
Prof. Vd. Rabinarayan Acharya
Director General,
CCRAS
Dr. Gurucharan Bhuyan
Assistant Director Incharge
Assistant Director's Desk
Welcome to Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Itanagar – a place where commitment, ingenuity, and tradition converge on the path to excellence in research in Ayurveda.
At RARI, we are focused on fostering an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, encourages creativity, values diversity and bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific methods. Our mission is to push the boundaries of knowledge, applying cutting-edge research to address the challenges of our time while honoring the rich heritage that inspires our work and combining Ayurvedic principles with evidence-based scientific research to develop more comprehensive and practical healthcare approaches. The future of Ayurveda research holds promising possibilities as it continues to gain recognition and interest both in traditional settings and within the global scientific community.
Together, we’ve created something extraordinary, and I am genuinely grateful for the passion and dedication each of you has brought to this endeavour. Here’s to the future and the continued success of our shared vision.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Brief Introduction
The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, was established in 1979 and has been actively engaged in Ayurvedic research, healthcare, documentation and conservation efforts related to medicinal plants in the region. The institute operates an Out Patient Department (OPD), supported by a biochemistry and pathological laboratory, offering treatment for various ailments, particularly focusing on non-communicable diseases since its OPD services began in 1980. Additionally, the institute has a Panchakarma unit for male and female patients, providing specialized Ayurvedic therapies. To ensure the safety and efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines, the institute also houses a peripheral pharmacovigilance center, which monitors and assesses potential adverse reactions or side effects of Ayurvedic formulations. The institute actively conducts clinical research projects to evaluate the effectiveness of Ayurvedic treatments in various disease conditions. Apart from this, the Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit (SMPU) is engaged in Medico Ethno Botanical Surveys (MEBS) and documentation of Local Health Traditions (LHTs) and Ethno Medico Practices (EMPs) of tribal communities in the North-East region. Additionally, the institute has developed a Medicinal Plants Garden spanning approximately 8 acres which is dedicated to the cultivation, conservation, and sale of medicinal plant saplings of Ayurvedic importance. Strengthening healthcare accessibility, the North-East Healthcare Programme (NEHCP) was initiated in 2016, establishing Ayurveda Health Centers (AHCs) across Arunachal Pradesh. Each AHC is equipped with a Senior Research Fellow (Ayurveda), Pharmacist/Staff Nurse, and MTA to provide essential healthcare services
About Us
CCRAS
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India. It is an apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine.
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