The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) convened its fifth Executive Committee meeting in New Delhi yesterday under the chairmanship of the Secretary in the Ayush Ministry, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.

 

The Ministry said the meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening the country’s evidence-based Ayurveda research ecosystem with the launch of three major initiatives aimed at promoting Ayurveda education, research, scientific communication, and digital governance.

 

Addressing the meeting, Mr Kotecha appreciated the significant contributions of CCRAS in advancing evidence-based Ayurveda research, education, and public health.

 

He lauded the Council’s sustained efforts in strengthening the national research ecosystem and encouraged it to continue pursuing innovation and excellence.

 

Director General of CCRAS, Professor Rabinarayan Acharya, said the Council remains committed to building a globally respected, evidence-based Ayurveda research ecosystem.

 

He said its achievements in scientific research, institutional excellence, digital transformation, international collaborations, and capacity building reflect its unwavering commitment to advancing Ayurveda through innovation, quality and scientific validation.