The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

It is an apex body in India for the formulation, co-ordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine.

The site contains details about Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa systems. The activities, job opportunities and achievements of the council in different aspects of these streams of traditional medicines are available here.