AYUSH Research Portal Linkage

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Developed & Maintained by: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Collaborating Councils: CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS, MDNIY, NIN, NIUM, NIS, NIH
Official Portal: https://ayushportal.nic.in

🔹 1. What Is the AYUSH Research Portal?

The AYUSH Research Portal is an official digital platform of the Ministry of AYUSH designed to collect, organize, and share information about all research activities, publications, and projects carried out in the AYUSH systems of medicine.

It acts as a national research repository, connecting data from all AYUSH research councils, universities, and institutes to make scientific information publicly accessible.

In simple terms —
🌿 It’s a one-stop portal where anyone — a doctor, researcher, or citizen — can explore scientific evidence proving the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of AYUSH medicines and therapies.

🎯 2. Objectives

GoalDescription
📖 Knowledge SharingProvide a centralized database of AYUSH research activities and publications.
🔬 TransparencyEnsure public access to verified research findings.
🧪 Evidence-Based PracticeStrengthen clinical validation of AYUSH systems.
🤝 CollaborationLink researchers, institutions, and policymakers for joint work.
🌍 Global VisibilityPresent India’s traditional medicine research to the world.

🧩 3. What You Can Find on the AYUSH Research Portal

CategoryDescription
Research Projects DatabaseDetails of ongoing and completed projects in AYUSH disciplines.
Clinical TrialsInformation about AYUSH-based trials and outcomes.
Research Papers & PublicationsPeer-reviewed journal articles indexed by topic and author.
Institutional DatabaseDirectory of AYUSH research and teaching institutions across India.
Research Gaps & Future DirectionsIdentification of priority areas for upcoming studies.
Disease-wise StudiesAyurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy studies categorized by disease (e.g. diabetes, arthritis, asthma).
Herbal DatabasePharmacological and clinical information about medicinal plants.
Collaborative Research ProjectsJoint studies with ICMR, CSIR, WHO, and universities.

🧠 4. Key Features

  • 🔍 Advanced search by disease, drug, or research council
  • 📊 Access to graphs, summaries, and abstracts of research outcomes
  • 📚 Direct links to published papers and journals (open access where available)
  • 🧩 Integration with AYUSH GRID and AYUSH-HIMS
  • 🧾 Auto-updated entries from CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, and CCRS databases
  • 🧠 Research summaries written in citizen-friendly language
  • 🌐 24×7 online access (no registration required)

🧪 5. Data Contributors

Council / InstituteSystemRole
CCRASAyurvedaPortal lead and technical host
CCRHHomoeopathyClinical trials and epidemiological data
CCRUMUnaniHerbal and pharmacological research
CCRSSiddhaDrug and therapeutic validation
MDNIYYoga & NaturopathyYoga-based health outcomes and training research
PCIM&HAll SystemsDrug standards and pharmacopoeial updates

🔗 6. Linkages & Integration

The AYUSH Research Portal is digitally linked with multiple government and academic systems for real-time data exchange:

Linked SystemPurpose
AYUSH GRIDDigital backbone connecting all AYUSH institutions.
AYUSH-HIMSHealth data management from hospitals and OPDs.
AYUSH e-Learning PortalTraining and awareness on research methodology.
ICMR Clinical Trials Registry (CTRI)Registration and validation of AYUSH clinical trials.
PubMed & Scopus IndexingResearch visibility on international databases.
National AYUSH Mission (NAM)Monitoring outcomes from NAM-funded projects.

🧬 7. Examples of Research Themes Featured

ThemeExample
COVID-19 & ImmunityStudies on AYUSH-64, Arsenicum Album 30, and Kabasura Kudineer.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, obesity management.
Women & Child HealthHomoeopathy and Ayurveda in maternal care.
Mental Health & YogaYoga-based stress management programs.
Cancer & Integrative OncologySiddha and Ayurveda adjuvant therapies.
Drug StandardizationQuality control of herbal formulations.
Lifestyle & Preventive HealthImpact of AYUSH diets and daily regimens.

🏫 8. Who Can Use It

User TypeAccess Benefit
👩‍⚕️ AYUSH PractitionersAccess treatment evidence and integrate research into practice.
🧑‍🔬 Researchers & ScholarsFind study data, journals, and collaborative opportunities.
🎓 StudentsLearn about evidence-based AYUSH systems.
🧘 Health Enthusiasts & CitizensUnderstand proven benefits of AYUSH therapies.
🏛️ Policy Makers & AcademicsEvaluate trends and plan health strategies.

💰 9. Funding & Management

  • Funded under Central Sector Scheme for AYUSH Research & Education
  • Managed by CCRAS, New Delhi
  • Supported by NIC for technical hosting
  • Annual data updates from all CCR councils and research institutions

🧑‍⚕️ 10. Who’s Who (Leadership & Oversight)

DesignationNameRole
Secretary, Ministry of AYUSHVaidya Rajesh KotechaPolicy direction and oversight.
Director General, CCRASDr. Rabinarayan AcharyaOverall project lead and implementation.
Technical Director (IT & Data)Dr. K.K. SharmaData integration and portal supervision.
Council Representatives (CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS)—Data submission and verification.

📈 11. Achievements

✅ Over 50,000+ research papers and project summaries uploaded.
✅ Data from 500+ institutions and 6,000+ individual researchers.
✅ AI-based search & filtering system integrated in 2024.
✅ Portal accessed by over 1 million users annually.
✅ Collaboration with WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (Jamnagar).
✅ Recognized as India’s first integrated AYUSH evidence repository.

📚 12. How to Use the Portal

StepAction
1️⃣Visit https://ayushportal.nic.in
2️⃣Click on “Search Research” in the main menu.
3️⃣Choose your area: Ayurveda / Yoga / Unani / Siddha / Homoeopathy.
4️⃣Enter keywords (disease name, herb, or therapy).
5️⃣View study summaries, outcomes, and publications.
6️⃣Download reports or PDFs if available.

📞 13. Contact & Grievance Redressal

AYUSH Research Portal Cell (CCRAS)
📍 Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences,
61–65 Institutional Area, Opp. D-Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058
📧 Email: researchportal-ccras@nic.in / info.ccras@nic.in
📞 Helpline: 011-28525420 / 011-28521162
🌐 Website: https://ayushportal.nic.in

Grievances:
🖥️ https://pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → AYUSH Research Portal.

🔗 14. Useful Links

🧩 15. Benefits to Citizens

For CitizensFor Researchers
Transparency about government-funded AYUSH researchCentralized access to thousands of studies
Easy-to-understand evidence summariesCollaboration and publication visibility
Trust in AYUSH-based healthcareIntegration with international research databases

🌿 16. Social & Scientific Impact

  • Makes AYUSH research transparent and globally credible.
  • Encourages students and practitioners to use evidence-based approaches.
  • Strengthens India’s research reputation in traditional medicine.
  • Fosters collaboration between AYUSH and modern science institutions.
  • Supports policy-making based on real-world data.

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