Regional hubs for AYUSH research, education, drug standardization, and citizen outreach—bringing traditional medicine closer to every state and community.
Nodal Authority: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Parent Organizations: CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS
Core Role: Regional research & trials, OPD services, medicinal plant surveys, training, and publications.
What Are Regional Research Institutes (RRIs)?
Regional Research Institutes (RRIs) are state-level centres that execute AYUSH research, education, and public-health outreach. They act as the field arms of national councils, running clinical trials, drug standardization, medicinal plant surveys, and large outreach programs at the regional/local level.
In simple terms: RRIs are AYUSH’s regional branches—bringing research and healthcare closer to where people live.
Geographic Distribution
RRIs are placed across the North, South, East, West, and North-East zones to cover India’s biodiversity and cultural diversity. Each RRI reports to the respective Council HQ (New Delhi/Chennai), enabling region-specific research and rapid community outreach.
Funding & Administration
Funded by the Ministry of AYUSH via the Councils under IMR.
- Collaboration with State AYUSH Directorates, universities, and district hospitals.
- Many RRIs also function as Coordinating Centres for smaller units.
Achievements
Show Achievements
- 60+ RRIs functional nationwide.
- Hundreds of regional clinical/public-health studies conducted.
- Research papers and monographs on local health problems.
- Discovery/documentation of numerous medicinal plant species.
- Key role in COVID-19 community prevention studies.
Related Institutions
- Central Councils: CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS (parent bodies)
- National Institutes: education, advanced research & policy alignment
- PCIM&H: quality standards & drug validation
- AYUSH Research Portal: repository for RRI outputs
How to Collaborate or Access RRI Services
| For | Action |
|---|---|
| Students / Researchers | Apply for internships/dissertations via council websites. |
| Public | Visit RRI OPDs for free AYUSH consultation. |
| Institutions | Sign MoUs with Councils for joint studies. |
| Industry Partners | Collaborate for product development/validation. |
Official Portal: ayushportal.nic.in | Collaboration: emr.ayush.gov.in
Objectives
| Goal | Description |
|---|---|
| 🔬 Promote Regional Research | Local clinical & field studies on prevalent diseases. |
| 🧪 Validate Traditional Practices | Test classical AYUSH therapies scientifically. |
| 🏥 Provide Public Healthcare | Free/low-cost OPD care and health camps. |
| 🌾 Utilize Local Medicinal Plants | Study regional herbs; build local pharmacopeia databases. |
| 👨🎓 Train Researchers & Practitioners | Workshops, CME, and fellowships for AYUSH scholars. |
Regional Research Institutes
Ayurveda — CCRAS
| Institute | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh | Tribal medicine; medicinal plants; outreach. |
| RARI | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Lifestyle disorders; Panchakarma research. |
| RARI | Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Island healthcare; flora documentation. |
| RARI | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh | Women’s health; herbal trials. |
| RARI | Nagpur, Maharashtra | Drug standardization; toxicity studies. |
| RARI | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Clinical & pharmacological validation. |
| RARI | Jammu, J&K | Cold-region formulations; respiratory health. |
| RARI | Gangtok, Sikkim | Himalayan plants; high-altitude research. |
Homoeopathy — CCRH
| Institute | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH) | New Delhi | Drug proving & clinical verification. |
| RRIH | Guwahati, Assam | Mother–child health; epidemics. |
| RRIH | Imphal, Manipur | Tribal health; awareness. |
| RRIH | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Altitude/respiratory disorders. |
| RRIH | Puri, Odisha | Skin; respiratory & viral disorders. |
| RRIH | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Integrative care; clinical research. |
Unani — CCRUM
| Institute | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh | Pharmacology & clinical studies. |
| RRIUM | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Reproductive health; metabolic disease. |
| RRIUM | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | Chronic & metabolic disorders. |
| RRIUM | Kolkata, West Bengal | Lifestyle diseases; outreach. |
| RRIUM | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Herbal compounds; safety. |
| RRIUM | Patna, Bihar | Prevention & nutrition research. |
Siddha — CCRS
| Institute | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Research Institute of Siddha (RRIS) | Puducherry | Pharmacology; drug safety. |
| RRIS | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala | Skin diseases; rheumatology. |
| RRIS | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Non-communicable diseases. |
| RRIS | Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu | Geriatric & women’s wellness. |
Note: Locations/mandates can evolve—confirm with the latest council notifications before printing or mass mailing.
Keep Current: Office-bearers may change—cross-check on official sites before print production.
Key Functions
- Clinical Research: Regional trials on common diseases.
- Drug Standardization: Sampling/analysis of local botanicals.
- Medicinal Plant Surveys: Documentation for AYUSH pharmacopeia.
- Public Health Programs: SRP, AYUSH Gram, and community drives.
- Training & Capacity Building: CME, workshops, and fellowships.
- Publication & Documentation: Regional reports and papers.
Who Benefits
| Beneficiary | How They Benefit |
|---|---|
| 🧑⚕️ AYUSH Practitioners | Access to regional datasets and trainings. |
| 👨🎓 Students & Researchers | Hands-on learning; dissertation projects. |
| 👨👩👧 Local Citizens | Affordable AYUSH OPDs and wellness services. |
| 🧑🌾 Tribal & Rural Communities | Recognition and validation of indigenous remedies. |
| 🧬 National Councils | Reliable data for policy and national programs. |
Who’s Who (Key Officials & Coordination)
| Designation | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH | Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha | Policy direction & funding oversight |
| Adviser (Research), Ministry of AYUSH | Dr. Manoj Nesari | Council–RRI coordination |
| Director General, CCRAS | Dr. Rabinarayan Acharya | Ayurveda RRIs supervision |
| Director General, CCRH | Dr. Subhas Singh | Homoeopathy RRIs coordination |
| Director General, CCRUM | Dr. Anil Khurana | Unani RRIs management |
| Director General, CCRS | Dr. V. Rajasekaran | Siddha RRIs leadership |
| Zonal Directors / Research Officers (In-Charge) | — | Lead local research & community programs |
Contact & Grievances
Research Coordination Division, Ministry of AYUSH
AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Email: research-ayush@gov.in / rricoordination@ayush.gov.in
Phone: 011-24651964 / 011-23340023
Website: ayush.gov.in
Grievance Redressal: pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → “Regional Research Institutes.”
Useful Links
- CCRAS: ccras.nic.in
- CCRH: ccrhindia.nic.in
- CCRUM: ccrum.res.in
- CCRS: ccrs.nic.in
- AYUSH Research Portal: ayushportal.nic.in
- ICMR : https://www.icmr.gov.in
- CSIR: https://www.csir.res.in/hi
- PCIM&H : https://pcimh.gov.in
- AIIMS : https://www.aiims.edu/index.php/en
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