Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), New Delhi

Parent Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Established: 1988
Location: Dhanvantari Bhavan, Road No. 66, Punjabi Bagh (West), New Delhi – 110026
Status: Autonomous Organization under Ministry of AYUSH
Official Website: https://ravdelhi.nic.in

What Is RAV, New Delhi?

The Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) is the national apex institution for Ayurvedic mentorship, training, and professional development, focusing on the revival of India’s ancient Guru–Shishya Parampara (traditional teacher-disciple learning model).

RAV works to develop skilled Ayurvedic practitioners, promote research-oriented education, and ensure the standardization and professional growth of Ayurveda across India.

In simple words —
RAV New Delhi is the national guardian of Ayurvedic wisdom — connecting traditional learning with modern scientific and educational standards.

Vision & Mission

Goal	Description
Preserve Ayurvedic Heritage	To revive and sustain classical Ayurveda education through traditional mentorship.
Enhance Skill Development	To train practitioners, researchers, and teachers in advanced Ayurvedic concepts.
Promote Research Orientation	To integrate traditional knowledge with scientific research and evidence.
Act as a Nodal Institution	To coordinate and support Ayurveda training programs nationwide.
Build Professional Excellence	To upgrade competencies of practitioners through CME and fellowships.

Institutional Overview

Division	Function
Guru–Shishya Parampara Training (GSPT)	Mentorship-based clinical and theoretical training.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)	Skill upgradation and clinical orientation for registered practitioners.
Fellowship & Certificate Courses	Advanced training in specialized Ayurvedic disciplines.
Research & Documentation Unit	Publication of classical texts, journals, and monographs.
Academic Coordination Wing	Collaborations with universities and councils for curriculum reform.

Key Programs & Courses

Program	Duration	Description
Guru–Shishya Parampara (GSP) Program	1 year	Students (Shishyas) learn directly under senior Vaidyas (Gurus).
Continuing Medical Education (CME)	1–2 weeks	Short-term training for registered Ayurvedic doctors.
Fellowship Program in Ayurveda (FPA)	6–12 months	Specialized training in Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Dravyaguna, etc.
Training of Teachers (TOT)	5–10 days	Pedagogical and teaching skill enhancement for Ayurveda faculty.
e-Learning Courses	Variable	Online certification in Ayurvedic fundamentals and public health.

Guru–Shishya Program Highlights:

Conducted in over 100 traditional Gurukuls and clinics.
Trains students under national-level Ayurvedic masters.
Recognized for its hands-on and personalized mentorship approach.

Research & Knowledge Development

Research Focus	Description
Traditional Knowledge Preservation	Documentation and publication of classical Ayurvedic manuscripts.
Standard Treatment Protocols	Development of national clinical guidelines in Ayurveda.
Case Documentation	Compilation of best clinical practices of traditional Vaidyas.
Collaborative Research	Partnerships with CCRAS, universities, and AYUSH institutions.
Evidence-Based Ayurveda	Promotion of scientifically validated Ayurvedic principles.

Recent Projects:

Preparation of Ayurveda Compendium Series for students and practitioners.
Digitization of rare classical manuscripts.
Development of National Repository of Ayurveda Case Studies (NRACS).
Collaborative CME programs with AIIMS and AIIA.

Capacity-Building & Training Initiatives

Program	Objective
National CME Scheme	Continuous upgradation of practicing Ayurvedic physicians.
State-Level CME Units	Conducted in partnership with AYUSH directorates.
Skill Development for Para-Medics	Basic Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma assistance training.
Curriculum Reform Workshops	Faculty consultation for AYUSH universities.
Mentor Development Program	Training of new Gurus for nationwide mentorship programs.

Public Health & Outreach

Initiative	Description
Ayurveda Awareness Camps	National-level public education drives on Ayurveda and preventive health.
Public Health Integration	Collaboration with AYUSH Mission and Health Ministry programs.
Publications in Regional Languages	Simplified Ayurveda books and pamphlets for citizens.
Digital Awareness Campaigns	Use of social media and online portals for knowledge dissemination.
Community Health Education	Lifestyle, diet, and wellness programs through Ayurveda.

Collaboration & Linkages

Partner Institution	Area of Collaboration
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)	Research and education initiatives.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)	Advanced training and clinical exchange.
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)	Curriculum design and CME accreditation.
State AYUSH Directorates	Field-level training and awareness programs.
WHO-GCTM (Jamnagar)	International teacher and researcher exchange programs.

Key Achievements

Trained over 10,000 Ayurvedic practitioners through CME and GSP programs.
Published 150+ classical and modern Ayurveda monographs.
Established digital repository of Ayurveda Gurus and Shishyas.
Developed national training modules for teachers and clinicians.
Organized National Ayurveda Skill Development Workshops.
Launched e-Guru Ayurveda Portal for online mentorship.

Who’s Who (Leadership & Governance)

Designation	Officer Name	Role
Director, RAV	Prof. (Vaidya) Rakesh Sharma (as of 2025)	Institutional head overseeing programs, administration, and national coordination.
Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH	Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha	Policy guidance and institutional oversight.
Dean (Academics)	—	Curriculum and training management.
Research Officer (Ayurveda)	—	Coordination of CME and documentation projects.
Administrative Officer	—	Institutional operations and HR.

Publications & Resources

Research Monographs and Public Health Manuals
RAV Annual Reports
Proceedings of National CME Programs
Ayurveda Compendium Series
Directory of Gurus and Shishyas
Teaching & Learning Methodology Handbook

Digital Integration

Platform	Function
e-Guru Ayurveda Portal	Online mentorship and e-learning system.
AYUSH Research Portal	Repository of RAV training and research data.
AYUSH GRID	Institutional monitoring and performance analytics.
Digital Library	Access to recorded lectures, manuscripts, and case studies.
NAM Portal	Funding and implementation data.

Contact & Grievance Redressal

Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV)
📍 Dhanvantari Bhavan, Road No. 66, Punjabi Bagh (West), New Delhi – 110026
📧 Email: director-rav@nic.in / info@ravdelhi.nic.in
📞 Phone: 011-25228548 / 011-25229753
🌐 Website: https://ravdelhi.nic.in

Grievances:
https://pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV)

Useful Links

National AYUSH Mission: https://namayush.gov.in
Ministry of AYUSH: https://ayush.gov.in
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA): https://aiia.gov.in
CCRAS: https://ccras.nic.in
AYUSH GRID: https://ayushgrid.gov.in

Benefits to Citizens

Beneficiary	Benefit
Students	Access to traditional mentorship and modern training.
Practitioners	CME programs and national-level skill enhancement.
Researchers	Opportunity to study classical manuscripts and case archives.
Teachers	Faculty development and teaching methodology workshops.
Public	Awareness about Ayurveda-based preventive healthcare.

Impact

Supports integration of traditional knowledge with modern healthcare.
Revived the Guru–Shishya Parampara as a national model of skill transmission.
Created a network of 500+ traditional Gurus across India.
Strengthened Ayurveda education and teaching quality.
Acts as a national hub for Ayurveda training, mentorship, and policy advisory.