CARI Bengaluru

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, was established in 1971 as a Regional Research Centre. Over the years, the Institute has undergone several transformations and was successively known as the Regional Research Institute, National Ayurveda Dietetics Research Institute (NADRI), and Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Metabolic Disorders (RARIMD), before being upgraded as CARI in 2020. Recognizing its significant contributions to patient care, clinical research, and Ayurveda, the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has accorded the Institute the status of ‘Centre of Excellence for Madhumeha (Diabetes)’.

CARI, Bengaluru, is also one of the Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centres (PPvCs) under the national pharmacovigilance programme, with responsibilities for monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions and misleading advertisements related to Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani (ASU) drugs. In addition, the Institute has recently established the Ayurvedic Science Incubation Centre (ASIC) to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, technology development, and startup initiatives in the field of Ayurveda, thereby facilitating the translation of Ayurvedic research into practical and sustainable solutions.

The Institute houses a multidisciplinary team of scientists, clinicians, technical personnel, and support staff engaged in diverse areas of Ayurvedic research, patient care, and integrative healthcare, with a commitment to consumer satisfaction and quality healthcare delivery. CARI, Bengaluru, is certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Quality Management System certification under IS/ISO 9001:2015 standards, reflecting its commitment to maintaining quality in its institutional activities and services.

The Institute is currently undertaking 40 research studies covering various areas of Ayurveda and allied disciplines. Alongside its research activities, CARI provides comprehensive healthcare services to the public through its NABL and NABH accredited hospital wing. The healthcare facilities include Outpatient Department (OPD), 28-bedded Inpatient Department (IPD), Diagnostic Clinical Laboratory, Imaging (X-ray, Ultrasonography, ECG), Pharmacy, Ambulance for patient transportation and canteen. The hospital provides a range of specialized services, including Preventive and General Ayurveda consultations, Panchakarma, Yoga, Shalya & Marma Chikitsa, Shalakya Chikitsa (Eye & ENT), and Telemedicine. The Institute also conducts community health outreach programmes to extend healthcare services to the wider community.

For efficient and technology-enabled healthcare delivery, patients are registered through the AHMIS e-portal, while the laboratory information system facilitates SMS alerts and electronic laboratory reports. The Pharmacy uses dedicated software for inventory management, enabling systematic monitoring of medicine stocks, receipt and issue of medicines, and inventory records. The hospital is also registered with the ROHINI and GIC portals to facilitate eligible health insurance coverage for patients.

The Institute provides affordable and accessible healthcare services to all sections of society. Nominal registration charges are levied for patients, while all clinical services are provided free of cost to Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries. Senior citizens are provided a 60% discount on applicable charges. For other patients, nominal charges are levied for the various healthcare services, ensuring that quality Ayurvedic healthcare remains accessible and affordable to the public.

Under the Centre of Excellence scheme, evidence-based approaches for the prevention and management of diabetes are being validated and promoted. The Institute undertakes risk assessment and management of pre-diabetes and diabetes through integrated healthcare services, lifestyle modification guidelines, medicinal plants, and home remedies. Audio-visual educational materials are also made available to enhance public awareness regarding diabetes prevention and management. The Institute regularly conducts capacity-building programmes for students on diabetes management and research methodology, along with training programmes for the public on prevention and management of diabetes. Yoga sessions and healthy cooking classes are also conducted regularly to promote lifestyle modification and holistic health.

The Institute focuses its research primarily on metabolic disorders and Ayurveda dietetics, with additional research domains encompassing outreach healthcare, drug standardization, and medicinal plants. Currently, CARI is undertaking more than 40 research projects, many of which are being conducted in collaboration with premier academic, medical, agricultural, and research institutions including IISc Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, ICMR–National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Belagavi, CSIR–CFTRI Mysuru, ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi, and other reputed institutions. This collaborative research approach reflects CARI’s commitment to advancing evidence based Ayurvedic research and integrative healthcare, by integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific methodologies to enhance the understanding, prevention, treatment, and management of health conditions.

Mandate

To undertake clinical research focusing on metabolic disorders, Ayurveda dietetics, and healthcare services, along with outreach and community-based public health activities, medicinal plant surveys, drug standardization and research, and other assignments of national importance related to Ayurveda.

Vision

To generate scientific evidence on Ayurvedic principles, drugs, and therapies by integrating ancient wisdom with modern science and technology, and to bring Ayurveda closer to the people through innovations in diagnostics, preventive, promotive, and therapeutic healthcare. The Institute also aims to develop and promote scientific approaches for the sustainable availability and utilization of quality natural resources, and to translate Ayurvedic knowledge and research into innovative products and processes in synergy with relevant organizations.

Mission

To promote the well-being of people by improving health through evidence based Ayurvedic principles and practices.
To develop CCRAS as a dynamic, vibrant, and model research organization for undertaking, coordinating, facilitating, and promoting research in Ayurveda.
To attain global leadership in research for the prevention and management of emerging and important lifestyle-related diseases and to address evolving healthcare needs.

Achievements

Since its inception, the Institute has made significant contributions to Ayurvedic research, education, healthcare, and capacity building. It has produced 514 scientific publications and abstracts, 10 monographs, 8 book publications, 8 book chapters and 11 book reviews, and has contributed to 1,613 scientific presentations & participations in various academic activities. The Institute has received 3 Gold Medals, 4 Best Research Paper awards, and incentives for 2 best publications. The Reference Library houses approximately 2,092 books, important scientific journals, and CCRAS publications, including publications available for sale.

Key institutional achievements and facilities include:

BIS-certified Institute under IS/ISO 9001:2015 standards.
NABH-certified Ayush Hospital.
NABL-accredited Laboratory.
Recognized Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Diabetes (Madhumeha).
Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre (PPvC)
Ayurvedic Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Ayurveda.
Botanical/Herbal Garden supporting education, research, and awareness.
Research collaborations with prominent institutions such as IISc Bengaluru, ICMR New Delhi, CSIR–CFTRI Mysuru, and ICAR–IIHR Bengaluru, among others.
Internship and training programmes for MBBS and BAMS students.
Bilingual institutional website for dissemination of information and public outreach.
Green campus initiatives, including a plastic- and tobacco-free environment.
Ambulance facility for patient transportation and emergency support.
FSSAI certified canteen facility for patients and staff.

The Institute has organized and participated in numerous awareness camps, workshops, training programmes, brainstorming sessions, and conferences aimed at promoting Ayurveda, public health, research, and community engagement. CARI has actively participated in national and institutional initiatives including Poshan Maah under the National Nutrition Mission, International Day of Yoga, Ayurveda Day, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Rajbhasha activities, Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, Vigilance Awareness Week, Constitution Day, Sports Day, Organ Donation Day, Arogya Fair, and the International Year of Millets. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute catered to the healthcare needs of more than 2 lakh people and documented the outcomes of its healthcare interventions.

BAMS interns are regularly posted at the Institute for clinical and research training. CARI also provides Ayurveda orientation and training to MBBS interns, in accordance with the requirements of the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The Institute obtained a patent for “Development of predictive system for diagnosing the risk of Diabetes based on Ayurveda principles using Machine Learning techniques” under the Centre of Excellence for Diabetes. CARI, Bengaluru, also served as a study site and nodal centre for another patented innovation, “Invention of the process for the preparation of an Ayurvedic herbal formulation (AYUSH-D) for the management of Diabetes.

Infrastructure/ facilities

Hospital Block

Registration
Outpatient Department (OPD) – General and special OPDs
Inpatient Department (IPD)– 28 bedded
Pharmacy
Clinical laboratory
Minor OT
USG
X- Ray
ECG
Panchakarma
Ambulance
Bio-Medical Waste Management
Medical Record
Canteen
Information Technology/AHMIS (Ayush Hospital Management Information System), pharmacy and lab software providing SMS alerts and e-reports

Admin Block

Admin Office
Store
Drug standardisation lab.
Reference library
Reference museum
Herbarium repository
Conference hall

Services available for public

Preventive & clinical care for all ranges of problems
Training and capacity building for students, academicians, practitioners, researchers
Awareness programmes on Yoga, lifestyle & food, home remedies, hygiene, social issues, flagship programmes like Swach Bharat, Fit India, Nutrition mission
Internship to BAMS and MBBS students
Information on medicinal plants
Plant & crude dug authentication
Quality control studies
Reference library, raw drug museum and herbarium repository.

The Institute has established partnerships and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several prestigious research organizations, academic institutions, medical colleges, and specialized centres for the execution of collaborative research projects. These collaborations facilitate multidisciplinary research, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the integration of Ayurvedic knowledge with modern scientific approaches. The list of collaborating organizations and institutions includes the following:

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
ICMR -National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), Belagavi
CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru
ICAR- Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru
Rajarajeshwari Medical College, Bengaluru
University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi
University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology (TDU), Bengaluru
KLE Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre, Belagavi
SDM College of Ayurveda, Hassan
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research, Bengaluru
Adichunchanagiri Ayurvedic Medical College and Research Centre, Bengaluru
Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakal
Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM), Bengaluru
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Wardha
City Health Care (CHC), Kolar
Srikara Maggots and Research Private Limited
Nightingales Medical Trust, Bengaluru
Samatvam Science and Research for Human welfare Trust, Bengaluru
Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Pune
Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy (CIIRC), Bengaluru

Outreach programmes

Tribal Health Care Research Project (Tribal Sub Plan)

The institute conducts outreach clinical research programmes with public health orientation for tribal population. Tribal Health Care Research Project initiated in the year 2014 carries out demographic profiling, assessment of health status in the tribal dominated areas and the documentation is done in a research mode with a focus on commonly affecting disease conditions in the community.

Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Project (Scheduled Caste Sub Plan)

This Programme aims to provide Ayurvedic clinical services to the Scheduled Caste population at their doorstep and improve access to healthcare in underserved communities. The major activities include health and hygiene awareness, demographic assessment, evaluation of health status, provision of appropriate treatment, and implementation of research projects addressing common health problems prevalent in the selected areas.

Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Programme

The Institute undertakes multicentric collaborative research in EMRS under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, focusing on health screening, tuberculosis, anaemia, haemoglobinopathies, malnutrition, and quality of life among tribal students. The programme evaluates Ayurvedic interventions for moderate anaemia and malnutrition, along with Ayurveda-based lifestyle practices, with emphasis on tolerability, treatment adherence, effectiveness, and improved health outcomes

Survey of Medicinal Plants

The Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit (SMPU) involves in conduct of Ethno-Medico-Botanical Survey in Forest Divisions of Karnataka, Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Nilgiris. The unit is also involved in collection and supply of crude drug material, food, grains and vegetables for research purposes, documentation of folklore information, preparation and maintenance of Herbarium& Museum. The herbarium is recognized with an acronym “RRCBI” by intellectual body of Netherlands. It is acting as a pivot in implementation of various National schemes in promotion of the science. Since 1971 Survey of different regions like Bengaluru, Chickmagaluru, Chamarajnagar, Mysore, Shimoga ,Koppa, Tumkur, Kameng district, (Arunachal Pradesh), Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu), Coorg, Hoshangabadh (Madhya Pradesh), Annupur (Madhya Pradesh), Satna(Madhya Pradesh), Andaman and Nicobar, Ramanagar, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Uttara Kannada, Belgaum, Hassan, Mandya, Chitradurga, Dharawad, Davanagere, Bellary, Haveri, Gadag, Koppal, Bagalkot, Raichur, Vijayapura, Bidar, Hassan, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have been conducted. Identification and authentication of plant materials and Ayurvedic crude drugs are done for research purpose on a token payment.

Drug Standardization & Research

The Drug Standardization & Research Unit (DSRU) is mainly involved in laying down phytochemical and pharmacopoeial standards for single drugs and compound formulations (plant/animal/mineral origin), adopting and evaluating the methods of manufacture in Ayurveda and conduct physico-chemical studies for identification of quality and purity of the drugs/their substitutes and adulterants, pharmacognostical studies for the identification of drugs/ their substitutes and adulterants and laying down modified methods to be adopted for standardization for inclusion in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India and for technical monograph work. Public can avail drug testing facilities including HPTLC for academic and research purpose on nominal payment basis.

Other activities

Periodically health checkup camps in the community.
Periodic OPD at CSIR-National Aeronautic Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru.
Managing Ayurveda healthcare services at CISF, E-City Bengaluru
PhD Centre recognized by Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Wardha and Dayanand Sagar Academy of Technology & Management (DSATM)
PhD scholars of allied sciences deputed for observation of Panchakarma procedures.
CCRAS-Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) centre
Plantation of medicinal plants in the public places.
Awareness about hygiene, social evils, inculcating healthy lifestyle through lectures, audio visual materials, group discussions, competitions.
School health-providing nutritional supplements, organizing competitions, Yoga camps.

Completed Projects

Validation and Reliability testing of Diagnostic Methods in Ayurveda in Kasa, Shwasa Jwara, Grahani, Prameha & Pandu CCL0016
Prospective, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled comparative trial to evaluate quality of life with AYUSH QOL 2C in patients of non-Metastatic Breast Cancer as an adjuvant to Chemotherapy CCL0003
Multicentric Open clinical trial of Rajapravartinivati in Kastarthava (Dysmenorrhea) ICL0044
Clinical evaluation on the Rasayana effect of Ashwagandhaavalehya in apparently healthy elderly persons ICL0043
Clinical evaluation of VyoshadiGuggulu and HaritakiChurna in the management of Obesity (Sthaulya) ICL0040
Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Brahma Rasayana in Apparently Healthy Elderly persons ICL0054
Clinical evaluation of vatariguggulu, Maharasnadiqwatha and Narayana Taila in the Management of Osteoarthritis Knee ICL0048
Documentation of reported episode of Prevention/Treatment of Vector Borne/Infectious Disease of Ayurveda and Siddha ICL0025
Clinical Trial to Study the effect of Cyavanaprāśa on Aging in Apparently Healthy Elderly Subjects ICL0066
Clinical Evaluation of AshwagandhaChurna and PravalaPishti in the Management of Osteopenia/Osteoporosis ICL0060
Clinical Evaluation of Kanakasava and Trivritachurna in the management of Bronchial Asthma (Tamakaswasa) ICL0063
Clinical evaluation on the efficacy of Mamajjakaghanavati in Madhumeha (Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus) ICL0084
Retrospective Pharmaco-epidemiological Study on Safety & Effectiveness of Rasaushadhis ICL0116
Clinical Evaluation of the Efficacy of TrayodashangaGuggulu, MaharasnadiKwatha and PrasaraniTaila in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica) ICL0104
Clinical Evaluation of AYUSH PE Eye Drops in the Management of Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis ICL0115
Efficacy and Safety of Ayurveda Interventions for Glaucoma- A Systematic Review ICL0157
A prospective non-randomised open label controlled interventional study on the effect of GuduchiGhanVati/SudarshanGhanVati as a prophylactic measure among Containment Zone population exposed to COVID 19 ICL0185
Prospective open label controlled interventional study on the effect of Ayurvedic intervention (Ayurveda Raksha Kit) as a prophylactic measure in the Pandemic of COVID-19 – A community-based study under SCSP 2020-21 IPH0001
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Ayurvedic medicine use among the Diabetics –a cross sectional study ICL0140
A prospective Open labeled Observational study to document the potential safety issues and prescription trends in selected Rasaushadhis in CCRAS-OPDs across India ICL0196
Safety and Efficacy of Ayurveda interventions for Urolithiasis: A systematic review ICL0156
A Prospective Community based Study for the evaluation of Dhatri Loha in the Management of Anaemia (Pandu) IPH0002
A Prospective Community based Study for the evaluation of YogarajaGuggulu, AshwagandhaChurna& Narayana Taila in the Management of Osteoarthritis Knee (JanugataSandhivata) ICL0061 IPH0003
Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health related Quality of life in Schedule Tribe population in India- a Community based, cluster randomized controlled study IPH0004
Impact of AyuRaksha Kit in COVID-19 Community Based Prophylactic Study under THCRP 2021-22 IPH0013
A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of PunarnavadiMandura in Anemia (Pandu) IEM0002, IPH0005
Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health-related Quality of life in Schedule Caste population in India- a Community based, cluster randomized controlled study IAM0003, IPH0007
A prophylactic community based study to assess the impact of Ayuraksha Kit in COVID-19 under SCSP Project 2021-22 IPH0012
Evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of select Ayurveda formulations in moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia – A randomized controlled trial under Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) CPH004, IPH0015
A randomized placebo controlled trail of Ayush SR in perceived stress under Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Project- SCSP (Scheduled Caste Sub Plan) IAM0008, IPH0020
An open label clinical trial to evaluate clinical efficacy and safety of Ayush AGT in Dandruff (Darunaka) ICL0197
Development of Microforest of medicinal plants by using Miyawaki method of plantation IBO0032
Compendium of Ayurveda Dietetics with reference to Oil Seeds IBO0009 A
Compendium of Ayurveda /Dietetics with reference to Cereals IBO0009 B
Medico-Ethno-Botanical Survey of Hasan and Yadgir Districts of Karnataka IBO0020
Medico-Ethno-Botanical Survey of Dakshin Kannada and Udupi Districts of Karnataka IBO0022
Preparation of hard copies and transcription of Ayurveda/medical palm leaf manuscripts and rare books from Karnataka ILI0012
Pharmacognostic and preliminary phytochemical evaluation on selected antidiabetic medicinal plants with reference to its importance in dietetics preparation, nutritional values with traditional uses IPS0001
Pharmacognostical evaluation of Medicinal plants cited in Ayurvedic formulary of India excluding the plants mentioned in Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia India IPS0008
Clinical Evaluation of Vidangachurna and Vyoshadi Guggulu in the Management of Medoroga (Obesity) ICL0201
Anthology of Survey Research outcomes from Medico-Ethno Botanical Survey (MEBS) IBO0034
Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayana A & B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study” under THCRP 2023-24 IAM0009, IPH0027
Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayana A & B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study” under SCSP 2023-24 IAM0009, IPH0027
Evaluation of AYUSH-GMH in the subjects of mild to moderate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – A Double-Blind Randomized control clinical study CCL0052
Morbidity and Healthcare-seeking behaviour of the patients visiting the Ayurveda healthcare facilities of the DGAFMS Hospitals: A multicentre cross-sectional survey study CCL0061
Assessment of acceptability of the comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the community and effectiveness of individualized health care IPH0029
Acceptability of the comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study (AMHCP-SCSP) under SCSP 2024-25 IPH0030
A Cross-Sectional Survey to explore the association of Prakriti with Diabetic Retinopathy ICL0221
THCRP 2015-16
THCRP 2016-17
THCRP 2017-18
THCRP 2018-19
THCRP 2019-20
THCRP 2020-21
SCSP 2020-21
Profiling of Demographic, Health status and Non Communicable Diseases among Schedule Tribe population in selected States across India- a descriptive, cross sectional, Epidemiological study THCRP 2021-22
Profiling of Demographic, health status and Non communicable Diseases among Scheduled Caste population in selected states across India- A descriptive, Cross sectional Epidemiological study SCSP 2021-22
Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of Non-communicable Diseases) and their risk factor among Scheduled Tribes in selected states across India under Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP 2022-23) IPH0008
Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of NCDs and their risk factors among scheduled castes across India under Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Project- SCSP 2022-23 IAM0006, IPH0017
THCRP 2023-24
SCSP 2023-24
THCRP 2024-25
SCSP 2024-25
AYUSH Hospital Management Information System (A-HMIS)
Biographies of Ayurveda Luminaries
Establishment of Nursery for Cultivation, conservation and sustainable utilization of Medicinal projects
Evaluation of Add on Efficacy & Safety of an Ayurvedic coded Formulation in the management of Dengue Fever & Prevention of its complications – A Double Blind Clinical Study CCL0013
Evaluation of Add on Efficacy & Safety of an Ayurvedic coded Formulation in the management of Dengue Fever & Prevention of its complications – A Double Blind Clinical Study CCL0013
A Randomized Placebo Controlled Prospective Phase-2 Clinical Study of an Ayurvedic coded drug ‘AYUSH D’ on Glycemic control in Prediabetic Subjects CCL0014
A Randomized Placebo Controlled Phase -2 Clinical Study of an Ayurvedic Coded Drug ‘AYUSH D’ in the Management of Type 2- Diabetes Mellitus as add on Therapy to Metformin CCL0015
Clinical Evaluation of LekhaniyaGana Kashaya and Arogyavardhini Gutika in the Management of Medoroga (Obesity) ICL0213
A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Trikatu in Subclinical Hypothyroidism ICL0206
Systems Biology approach to delineate molecular signatures of Prakriti in healthy humans CFM0004
Efficacy and safety of Ayurveda Formulation ‘Trikatu’ in Dyslipidemia – A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial ICL0214
A multi-centre study to assess the treatment adherence and tolerability of Ayush SR in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) under SMART Programme CCL0066
Documentation of Prescription Trends in Osteoarthritis by Ayurveda Physicians–A Retrospective Analysis ICL0250
Evaluation of Hepatoprotective activity of PTK as an add on therapy in the patients of Tuberculosis on ATT – A Double-Blind Randomized control clinical study CCL0042
Seasonal variation on bioactive compounds of Panchavalkal-05 medicinal plants used in Ayurveda CBO0005
Documentation of Traditional food recipes of Karnataka and their validation with Ayurveda and nutritional perspective CPC0004
Documentation of Plants, Metals, Minerals, Animal Products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India under THCRP 2025-26 IPH0034
Documentation of Ethno-dietary practices indigenous to India under THCRP 2025-26 IPH0033
Documentation of Plants, Metals, Minerals, Animal Products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India under SCSP 2025-26 IPH0034
Documentation of ethno-dietary practices indigenous to India under SCSP 2025-26 IPH0033
Evaluating the efficacy of Ayurvedic intervention as add on to conventional treatment and explore the interaction of epigenetics, neuro/gut biomarkers and neuroimaging in paediatric ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) CCL0044
Elucidating mechanisms of anti-hyperglycemic activity of selected herbal formulations CPG0028
Evaluation of anti-diabetic efficacy of four selected classical Ayurvedic poly-herbal formulations in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus – A randomized pilot study.
Clinical evaluation of anti-diabetic efficacy of ‘KaphajaPramehahara Yoga, an Ayurveda poly-herbal formulations in Pre-diabetes – A pilot study.
A pilot study to evaluate the role of Yoga capsule as add-on in reducing Serum Glucose levels in diabetes
A Cross-sectional study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice related to Madhumeha (Diabetes)
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices related to Madhumeha (Diabetes)
Development of predictive system for diagnosing the risk of Diabetes using machine learning techniques
Preclinical study of four antidiabetic formulations in high fat diet along with low dose of Streptozotocin induced diabetes in Wistar rats
Evaluation of two ready-to-cook dietary supplements for its anti-diabetic property in patients of type-2 diabetes mellitus -A Randomized control trial
Psychological assessment of type-2 diabetes mellitus through Manasikabhava Pareeksha and Diabetes Distress Scale: An observational study

Ongoing Projects (IMR)

Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children through a comprehensive Ayurveda approach as an add-on to conventional therapy – A randomized control clinical trial ICL0249
A Comparative study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Integrative Ayurveda and Yoga Intervention in Geriatric Depression at old age homes – A cluster randomization study ICL0293
Effectiveness of Drakshavaleha in Improving the symptoms of Functional Gastroinstestinal Disorders (FGD) – A Multi Centre Study ICL0276
A Clinical Consensus study for developing the practice guidelines and Standardization of Tarpana & Putapaka with a Feasibility study in Myopia ICL0277
Survey and Documentation on Netra Kriyakalpa among registered Ayurveda practitioners of different parts of India ICL0271
Cross-sectional Survey to study the distribution pattern of different Prakriti types across India- A multi centric Study IFM006
Assessment of Health-Care Seeking Behaviour of the Population and Perception of Key Health System Stakeholders with special focus on Ayush system of medicine across India – A community-based cross-sectional study (THCRP- TSP) IPH0014
Efficacy of Ayurveda Nutritional Supplement (Beeja Ladduka) as an adjuvant to Punarnavadi Mandoor in the management of Moderate Iron Deficiency Anaemia in adolescent Girls-A Community based Cluster Randomized trial (THCRP- TSP) IPH0043
Effectiveness of an Ayurveda Regimen as an adjuvant to the ICDS diet in the management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition among children aged 3-5 years: A community based, prospective cluster-randomised controlled Clinical Trial (THCRP- TSP) IPH0042
Assessment of Health-Care Seeking Behavior of the Population and Perception of Key Health System Stakeholders with special focus on Ayush system of medicine across India – A community-based cross-sectional study (AMHCP-SCSP) IPH0014
Clinical evaluation of an Ayurvedic regimen in the management of Stable Chronic Bronchitis among Incense Stick Industry Workers (AMHCP-SCSP) IPH0047
Association between Viruddha Ahara practice and Rheumatoid Arthritis – a case control study (AMHCP-SCSP) IPH0044
Association between Viruddha Ahara practice and Psoriasis – A Case Control Study (AMHCP-SCSP), IPH0045
Impact assessment of Ayurveda-based lifestyle advocacy and utilization of medicinal plants in primary healthcare- A community-based study (AMHCP-SCSP) CPH0009, IPH0046
Study and documentation of plant Raw Drugs for Substitution and Adulteration in the markets of South India (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) IBO0059
Documentation of Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants in different markets of southern part of Western Ghats in Karnataka State IBO0060
Medico Ethno Botanical Survey of Nallamala forests located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana IBO0067
Medico –Ethno Botanical Survey of Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka IBO0077
Ayurveda Sciences Incubation Centre (ASIC) CCRAS-CARI Bengaluru

Ongoing Projects (Collaborative)

Ayurveda therapeutic regimen as on Add-on to optimized conventional management of Parkinson’s disease: An RCT for assessment of Clinical, Cortical excitability, Neuroimmune and Autonomic function parameters CCL0058
A Comparative study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Ayurvedic Intervention in Insomnia disorder among the elderly – A prospective randomized open- label study CCL0086
Efficacy and safety of Arjuna [Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.Wight&Arn)] as an adjunct to standard care in Atherogenic Dyslipidemia- A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study CCL0093
Safety, Efficacy, Acceptability & Tolerability of Maggot Debridement Therapy in Madhumehajanya Vrana w.s.r. to Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Clinical Trial CCL0096
A Double-Blind Double Dummy Prospective Randomized Controlled Study to evaluate the efficacy of classical Ayurveda Management versus Methotrexate in Rheumatoid Arthritis (AMRA 2.0) CCL0098
Evaluation of Comprehensive Ayurveda Interventions Against Standard Care in Osteoarthritis Knee- A Pragmatic Clinical Trial CCL0109
Efficacy of Ayurveda Nutritional supplement (AYUSH-BL) in children aged 6 to 12 years with Moderate Acute Malnutrition- a Cluster randomized clinical trial CPH0011
General health screening with special focus on Tuberculosis, Anemia, Haemoglobinopathies & Malnutrition and Ayurvedic Interventions for better health outcomes in students of Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) functioning under M/o Tribal Affairs COLL0170, CPH0003
Tolerability, treatment adherence and effectiveness of Ayurvedic Intervention (Drakshavaleha and Punarnava Mandura) in the management of Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia in students of selected Ekalavya Model Residential Schools: a Collaborative study (EMRS) CPH0004
Effectiveness of Ayurveda based Lifestyle Advocacies and practices on Quality of Life among children of Ekalavya Model Residential Schools in India (EMRS) CPH0007
Tolerability, treatment adherence and effectiveness of Ayurvedic intervention I the management of moderate Malnutrition on students of selected Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): A multicenter collaborative study CPH0005
Formulation and product development of Ayurveda recipes and nutritional evaluation of selected products CPC0005
Development of millet based dietary supplements for Type 2 diabetes Mellitus Patients CCL0108
Comparative evaluation of field and hydroponic cultivation of selected Ayurvedic medicinal plants CBO0004
Efficacy of Ayurveda coded formulation Ayush D in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A prospective multi-center randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial CCL0088
Safety & Efficacy of Integrative Ayurvedic Intervention in the management of Mild Neuro Cognitive Disorder (MNCD) (Smritibhramsa) – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial CCL0102
Effect of Tagar (Valeriana Wallichii) on Sleep Outcomes in Older Adults with Insomnia: A Multi-Site Clinical Trial CCL0112

Ongoing Projects (EMR/Funded by agencies other than CCRAS)

National Pharmacovigilance Programme
Efficacy of ready to cook dietary supplements in type 2 Diabetes: A randomized controlled trial (CoE, CARI Bengaluru)
A Randomized active comparator controlled clinical trial of selected Ayurvedic formulations in Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes (CoE IISc Bengaluru)
Evaluation of Triphala as an Add-on Intervention for Sustained Weight Loss in Overweight and Obesity: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
(ICMR-NITM, Belagavi)