- About
- Services for Citizens
- Research & Innovation
- Education & Training
- Medicinal Plants & Drugs
- Contact & Grievance Redressal
- Digital Platforms
- Who’s Who
- Institutes for Citizens
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
(An autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India)
🔗 Official Website: ccras.nic.in
About CCRAS
Purpose: CCRAS promotes and coordinates research in Ayurveda across India.
Focus Areas:
- Clinical research on Ayurvedic treatments
- Drug development & standardization
- Medicinal plant research
- Digital health & data documentation
Public interest note: CCRAS ensures that ancient Ayurvedic knowledge is validated scientifically and made useful for modern healthcare.
Services for Citizens
These sections are most useful for the general public:
| Ayurveda Health Research Updates | Learn about current studies and findings on Ayurvedic medicines and therapies. |
| Ayurveda Mobile Health Apps | “Ayush Sanjivani App” – helps track the benefits and awareness of AYUSH practices among citizens.“e-Charak App” – connects farmers and traders of medicinal plants. |
| Public Awareness Campaigns | Brochures, posters, and videos explaining Ayurveda’s benefits and self-care tips. |
| Free Treatment Centres | CCRAS has clinical research units and hospitals where the public can get Ayurvedic consultation and medicines. |
For students, researchers, and professionals:
- Research Programs: Details of clinical and drug research projects across India.
- Institutes & Centres: List of CCRAS research institutes (e.g., ITRA Jamnagar, NIEPMD Chennai).
- Publications: Access to research papers, Ayurvedic journals, and annual reports.
- Collaborations: Partnerships with AIIMS, ICMR, CSIR, and WHO for integrative research.
Education & Training
| Ayurveda Research Fellowships | Scholarships and research fellowships for Ayurveda students and doctors. |
| Training Workshops | For healthcare professionals on Ayurvedic diagnostics and therapies. |
| Internship Programs | Short-term training in research institutes. |
Medicinal Plants & Drugs
| e-Charak Portal | Marketplace for medicinal plant growers, traders, and buyers. |
| Pharmacopoeial Standards | Guidelines to ensure purity, safety, and dosage of Ayurvedic drugs. |
| Raw Material Research | Studies on sourcing and standardizing medicinal herbs. |
Headquarters:
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
61–65, Institutional Area, Opp. D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058
📞 Phone: +91-11-28525862 / 28525866
📧 Email: dg-ccras@nic.in
Public Grievance Cell: Citizens can send complaints, feedback, or information requests via email or online grievance forms.
Digital Platforms
- Official Website: https://ccras.nic.in
- Ayush Research Portal: https://ayushportal.nic.in
- Social Media:
- Twitter: @CCRAS_AYUSH
- Facebook: @CCRASOfficial
Who’s Who at CCRAS
| Director General: | Prof. Vd. Rabinarayan Acharya is the DG of CCRAS. |
| Deputy Director General: | Dr. N. Srikanth (at HQ) handles key technical & administrative functions. |
| Heads of Peripheral Institutes: | CCRAS has a network of about 30 institutes across India (central, regional) each with a director/head. |
| Other Key Contacts: | At HQ you’ll find contacts for Pharmacology, Pathology, Botany, IT, etc—listed in the “Contact Us” section. |
State-Wise CCRAS Institutes for Citizens
| State / UT | Institute Name & Location | Contact Details | Services for Citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (HQ) | Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi – 110026 | 📞 011-25221059 / 25229448 📧 cari.delhi-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Panchakarma, Research & Public Health Programs |
| Uttarakhand | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Ranikhet – 263645 | 📞 05966-220346 📧 rari.ranikhet-ccras@nic.in | Ayurvedic OPD, Tribal Health Outreach |
| Uttar Pradesh | CARI, Jhansi – 284003 | 📞 0510-2442132 📧 cari.jhansi-ccras@nic.in | Ayurveda OPD, Clinical Research |
| Haryana | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jhajjar – 124103 | 📞 01251-252443 | Preventive Health Camps, Awareness Programs |
| Punjab | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Patiala – 147004 | 📞 0175-2286186 📧 rari.patiala-ccras@nic.in | Public Health Studies, OPD |
| Himachal Pradesh | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Mandi – 175001 | 📞 01905-236978 📧 rari.mandi-ccras@nic.in | Ayurveda OPD, Research |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Rajinder Nagar, Jammu – 181123 | 📞 0191-2596475 📧 rari.jammu-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Ayurveda Consultations |
| Rajasthan | Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jaipur – 302004 | 📞 0141-2606085 📧 rari.jaipur-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Health Camps |
| Gujarat | Institute for Teaching & Research in Ayurveda (ITRA), Jamnagar – 361008 | 📞 0288-2552014 📧 director.itra-ayush@gov.in | Education, Hospital, Research |
| Madhya Pradesh | RARI, Gwalior – 474009 | 📞 0751-2472300 📧 rari.gwalior-ccras@nic.in | Public OPD, Herb Garden Visits |
| Maharashtra | Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Podar CARI, Mumbai – 400018 | 📞 022-24932701 📧 cari.mumbai-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Panchakarma, Ksharsutra |
| RARI, Nagpur – 440009 | 📞 0712-2511455 📧 rari.nagpur-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Clinical Trials | |
| RARI, Pune – 411038 | 📞 020-25653794 📧 rari.pune-ccras@nic.in | Training, Research | |
| Karnataka | CARI, Bengaluru – 560109 | 📞 080-29535034 📧 cari.bengaluru-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Panchakarma Centre |
| Kerala | National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur – 679531 | 📞 04884-262543 📧 narip.cheruthuruthy-ccras@nic.in | Inpatient Panchakarma, Training |
| Tamil Nadu | National Institute of Siddha (Collaborating body) – Chennai – 600047 | 📞 044-22367280 📧 info.nis@gov.in | Siddha OPD, Education |
| Andhra Pradesh | RARI, Vijayawada – 520012 | 📞 0866-2464681 📧 rari.vijayawada-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Tribal Health Projects |
| Telangana | RARI, Hyderabad – 500038 | 📞 040-24014919 📧 rari.hyderabad-ccras@nic.in | Ayurveda Clinic, Drug Research |
| Odisha | RARI, Bhubaneswar – 751003 | 📞 0674-2563649 📧 rari.bhubaneswar-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Preventive Health Studies |
| Assam | CARI, Guwahati – 781028 | 📞 0361-2303714 📧 cari.guwahati-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Clinical Trials |
| Tripura | RARI, Agartala – 799001 | 📞 0381-2322361 📧 rari.agartala-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Community Health Outreach |
| West Bengal | CARI, Kolkata – 700040 | 📞 033-24131543 📧 cari.kolkata-ccras@nic.in | Ayurveda OPD, Awareness |
| Bihar | RARI, Patna – 800014 | 📞 0612-2250875 📧 rari.patna-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Health Camps |
| Chhattisgarh | RARI, Raipur – 492001 | 📞 0771-2226464 📧 rari.raipur-ccras@nic.in | OPD, Health Promotion |
| Goa | RARI, Goa – 403001 | 📞 0832-2423014 | Ayurvedic OPD |
| Meghalaya | RARI, Shillong – 793014 | 📞 0364-2502175 | OPD, Tribal Outreach |
| Nagaland | RARI, Dimapur – 797112 | 📞 03862-226635 | OPD, Public Health Program |
| Sikkim | RARI, Gangtok – 737101 | 📞 03592-280479 | OPD, Herbal Awareness |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | RARI, Port Blair – 744101 | 📞 03192-230215 | OPD, Ayurveda Health Camp |