AYUSH Research Portal Linkage - All About Government Schemes

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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

Goal	Description
📖 Knowledge Sharing	Provide a centralized database of AYUSH research activities and publications.
🔬 Transparency	Ensure public access to verified research findings.
🧪 Evidence-Based Practice	Strengthen clinical validation of AYUSH systems.
🤝 Collaboration	Link researchers, institutions, and policymakers for joint work.
🌍 Global Visibility	Present India’s traditional medicine research to the world.

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

Category	Description
Research Projects Database	Details of ongoing and completed projects in AYUSH disciplines.
Clinical Trials	Information about AYUSH-based trials and outcomes.
Research Papers & Publications	Peer-reviewed journal articles indexed by topic and author.
Institutional Database	Directory of AYUSH research and teaching institutions across India.
Research Gaps & Future Directions	Identification of priority areas for upcoming studies.
Disease-wise Studies	Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy studies categorized by disease (e.g. diabetes, arthritis, asthma).
Herbal Database	Pharmacological and clinical information about medicinal plants.
Collaborative Research Projects	Joint 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 / Institute	System	Role
CCRAS	Ayurveda	Portal lead and technical host
CCRH	Homoeopathy	Clinical trials and epidemiological data
CCRUM	Unani	Herbal and pharmacological research
CCRS	Siddha	Drug and therapeutic validation
MDNIY	Yoga & Naturopathy	Yoga-based health outcomes and training research
PCIM&H	All Systems	Drug 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 System	Purpose
AYUSH GRID	Digital backbone connecting all AYUSH institutions.
AYUSH-HIMS	Health data management from hospitals and OPDs.
AYUSH e-Learning Portal	Training and awareness on research methodology.
ICMR Clinical Trials Registry (CTRI)	Registration and validation of AYUSH clinical trials.
PubMed & Scopus Indexing	Research visibility on international databases.
National AYUSH Mission (NAM)	Monitoring outcomes from NAM-funded projects.

🧬 7. Examples of Research Themes Featured

Theme	Example
COVID-19 & Immunity	Studies on AYUSH-64, Arsenicum Album 30, and Kabasura Kudineer.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)	Diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, obesity management.
Women & Child Health	Homoeopathy and Ayurveda in maternal care.
Mental Health & Yoga	Yoga-based stress management programs.
Cancer & Integrative Oncology	Siddha and Ayurveda adjuvant therapies.
Drug Standardization	Quality control of herbal formulations.
Lifestyle & Preventive Health	Impact of AYUSH diets and daily regimens.

🏫 8. Who Can Use It

User Type	Access Benefit
👩‍⚕️ AYUSH Practitioners	Access treatment evidence and integrate research into practice.
🧑‍🔬 Researchers & Scholars	Find study data, journals, and collaborative opportunities.
🎓 Students	Learn about evidence-based AYUSH systems.
🧘 Health Enthusiasts & Citizens	Understand proven benefits of AYUSH therapies.
🏛️ Policy Makers & Academics	Evaluate 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)

Designation	Name	Role
Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH	Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha	Policy direction and oversight.
Director General, CCRAS	Dr. Rabinarayan Acharya	Overall project lead and implementation.
Technical Director (IT & Data)	Dr. K.K. Sharma	Data 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

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

AYUSH Research Portal: https://ayushportal.nic.in
CCRAS: https://ccras.nic.in
CCRH: https://ccrhindia.nic.in
CCRUM: https://ccrum.res.in
CCRS: https://ccrs.nic.in
MDNIY: https://yogamdniy.nic.in
PCIM&H: https://pcimh.gov.in

🧩 15. Benefits to Citizens

For Citizens	For Researchers
Transparency about government-funded AYUSH research	Centralized access to thousands of studies
Easy-to-understand evidence summaries	Collaboration and publication visibility
Trust in AYUSH-based healthcare	Integration 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.