The Ministry of Ayush held the 106th meeting of the Internal Finance Committee of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) at its Regional Ayurveda Research Institute in Itanagar. The committee reviewed the council’s research programmes, infrastructure development and plans to advance Ayurveda as a scientific discipline.
Shri Satyajit Paul, Senior Statistical Advisor at the Ministry of Ayush, chaired the meeting. Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, who heads CCRAS, presented updates on the council’s achievements and ongoing initiatives to the committee members.
What the Committee Discussed
The meeting examined several areas of focus for CCRAS:
- Progress in research and development activities within Ayurveda and related sciences
- Institutional capacity building and infrastructure improvements
- Implementation of various programmes across CCRAS centres
- Financial performance, with the committee noting that CCRAS achieved full utilisation of its funds in the previous financial year
Committee members included Dr. A. Raghu (Advisor, Ministry of Ayush), Dr. Santosh Kumar Bhatted (All India Institute of Ayurveda), Dr. Vivekanandan Kalaiselvan (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission), and senior officials from CCRAS and the Ministry of Ayush.
A key theme throughout the discussion was ensuring that scientific discoveries in Ayurveda translate into practical healthcare benefits for ordinary people. The committee stressed the need to expand access to Ayush-based healthcare services across the country.
What This Means for You
These committee meetings shape how government research institutions invest resources in Ayurvedic science. The emphasis on converting research into accessible healthcare means future government Ayush programmes may offer more evidence-based traditional treatments. The committee’s focus on institutional collaboration and timely programme implementation could lead to faster introduction of new treatments and broader availability of Ayush services in your area. The positive assessment of CCRAS’s work suggests continued government backing for Ayurveda research infrastructure and training.