Literary Research
About
The Literary Research and Documentation Programme of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences broadly relates to Medico-historical studies, Literary Research (including transcription, translation, and publication of classical treatises, important/ rare works, unpublished texts, and their commentaries to Hindi, English, or other languages), and Documentation. The Section has also contributed to Ayush Informatics and to the development of various IT initiatives, including web portals. Further, the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, with the objective of literary research, additionally focuses on medico-historical studies, preparation of a biography of eminent scholars, preparation of e-books on classics of AYUSH Systems of Medicine, etc. The institute also houses a Medico-historical Museum & Library, and publishes the Journal of Indian Medical Heritage (JIMH).
Core Components:
Core components of Medico-historical Research and Documentation include
- Revival and Retrieval of Manuscripts and Rare Books
- Medico-historical studies
- Research Projects
- Medico-historical Library
- Medico-historical Museum
- Publications under Literary Research & Documentation
- Information Technology-based applications
Scientists Working –
At CCRAS Headquarters
| S. No. | Name | Designation |
| 1. | Dr. Pratap Makhija | Assistant Director (Ayurveda) & Programme Officer |
| 2. | Dr. Vinod Kumar Lavaniya | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 3. | Dr. Ashwathykutty V | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 4. | Dr. Rakesh Narayanan V | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 5. | Dr. Mukesh B Chincholikar | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
At NIIMH Hyderabad
| S. No. | Name | Designation |
| 1. | Dr. Goli Penchala Prasad | Assistant Director (Ayurveda) |
| 2. | Dr. V Sridevi | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 3. | Dr. T Saketh Ram | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 4. | Dr. Santhosh Mane | Research Officer (Ayurveda) |
| 5. | Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed | Research Officer (Unani) |
| 6. | Dr. Bisworanjan Das | Research Officer (Homeopathy) |
Institutes Involved
Infrastructure and Facility-Based Information –
The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, houses a referral medico-historical library with 18691 books, back volumes of medico-historical journals, and medical manuscripts. The details are available on the e-Medical Heritage Accession Catalogue portal of NIIMH, Hyderabad. The institute also has a unique Medico-historical Museum with collections pertaining to all Ayush systems as well as bio-medicine. The institute also has facilities for digitization, conservation, and preservation of ancient manuscripts & rare books, and also expertise in the development of web-based tools for the dissemination of information.
Accreditation/Certification/Recognition –
The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad, a unit under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” (CC IND-177).
Research Projects :
IMR Projects – Literary Research 2012-2013
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0001 | Translation of Vaidya Chintamani (Sanskrit to English) under CCRAS – IMR Projects in Ayurvedic Sciences | Completed |
| ILI0002 | Exploration of Veterinary practice in Ayurveda | Completed |
| ILI0003 | Eye care in Ayurveda | Completed |
| ILI0004 | Evolution of Ayurveda Siddha and Unani (ASU) drug regulation in India | Completed |
| ILI0005 | History and accounts of the literatures originally written in unani medicine from 9th to 12th century under CCRAS, intra-mural research projects | Completed |
2013-2014
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0006 | Reappraisal of Ayurvedic objective svasthasya svasthya rakshanam under CCRAS IMR project in ayurvedic sciences | Completed |
| ILI0007 | Navnitakam – Hindi and English translation with critical notes under CCRAS IMR projects in Ayurvedic sciences | Completed |
| ILI0008 | A critical review of various aspects of rasa guna, virya, vipaka, and prabhava in Ayurveda w.s.r. to drayaguna under CCRAS IMR projects in ayurvedic sciences | Completed |
2014-2015
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0009 | Preparation of Hard Copies of digitized medical manuscript of Eastern India (Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar) | Completed |
| ILI0010 | Translation of Sahasrayoga from sanskrit/hindi in english under CCRAS IMR projects in ayurvedic sciences | Completed |
| ILI0011 | Compilation and Documentation of Classical Sowa Rigpa Formulations at NRIS, Leh Ladakh | Completed |
| ILI0012 | Preparation of hard copies and transcription of Ayurveda / Medical palm leaf manuscripts and rare books from Karnataka | Completed |
2015-2016
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0013 | Sanskrit to English Translation of Cakradatta Ratnaprabha Commentary (Residual Portion) of NIIMH, Hyderabad | Completed |
| ILI0014 | Devanagari transcription & Sanskrit to English translation of Dravyaguna Shatashloki manuscript | Completed |
| ILI0015 | Integrated Clinical Decision Support System (ICDSS) | Completed |
2016-2017
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0016 | History & accounts of the literature written in Unani Medicine from 13th to 16th Century AD | Completed |
| ILI0017 | History & accounts of the literature written in Unani Medicine from Hippocratic period (462-370 BC) to 8th Century AD | Completed |
| ILI0018 | English and Hindi Translation of Netra Prakashika | Completed |
2017-2018
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0019 | English translation of Abhinava Chintamani and Editing of Hindi version of the text published by the Council | Completed |
| ILI0020 | A Chronicle of Dravyaguna Tangible History based on Paleo-botanical Archeological Sources | Completed |
| ILI0021 | Documentation of Effective Marma Practices | Completed |
2018-2019
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0022 | Implementation & Maintenance of “National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Portal (NAMSTP) | Completed |
| ILI0023 | AYUSH Research Portal | Completed |
| ILI0024 | Preparation of Ayurveda Grantha Samuccaya(Ayurveda E-Book Portal) | Completed |
| ILI0025 | Marmadarpanama-Hindi and English translation with comparative notes with Marma described in Ayurveda | Completed |
| ILI0026 | E-book preparation of Al-Qanun Fi al-Tibb (Canon of Medicine) written by Avicenna (Arabic Text) | Completed |
| ILI0027 | Documentation and validation of Local Health Tradition & Folk Claims | Completed |
| ILI0028 | History of Inception and Development of Homoeopathy in India | Completed |
| ILI0029 | Preparation of printed copies of Digitized Medical Manuscripts from South India, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra | Completed |
2019-2020
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0030 | Expansion of Integrated E-Books Portal (Āyurveda Grantha Samuccaya) by inclusion of classical books on Rasashastra | Completed |
| ILI0031 | Ayurveda in Buddhist Literature (Tripitaka): A Medico-Historical Investigation. | Completed |
| ILI0032 | Publication of ‘Charak Pradipika’ – an important commentary of Charak Samhita | Completed |
| ILI0033 | Expansion of Integrated E-Books Portal (Āyurveda Grantha Samuccaya) by inclusion of classical books on Medieval period | Completed |
| ILI0034 | Drafting of W.H.O International Terminologies of Ayurveda (ITA) | Completed |
| ILI0035 | Developing of SNOMED-CT Extension for Ayurveda through National Resource Centre (NRC) for EHR Standards (NRCeS), C-DAC, Pune: | Completed |
| ILI0036 | E-Book Preparation of Charakasamhita, published by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society Edition, Jamnagar (1949). | Completed |
| ILI0037 | Effective Implementation of AYUSH-Hospital Management Information System (A-HMIS) at peripheral Institutes of CCRAS involved in Clinical services | Completed |
| ILI0038 | Software up gradation and maintenance of CCRAS AYUR Prakriti Web Portal. | Completed |
2020-2021
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0039 | Publication of Dravyaratnakara Nighantu | Completed |
| ILI0040 | Translation of Rasamanjari from Sanskrit to English | Completed |
| ILI0041 | Documentation of Visha Chikitsa Practices | Completed |
| ILI0042 | Publication of Museum Guide & Documentary on NIIMH- Medical Heritage Museum | Completed |
| ILI0043 | E-book prepatation of Kamil al-Sana’ah al-Tibbiya (Arabic text) written by al Majusi Haly Abbas (d. 994 AD) | Completed |
| ILI0044 | Critical Edition and Publication of Carakasamhita, Susrutasamhita and Astangahridaya incorporating various available commentaries | Completed |
2021-2022
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0045 | Preparation of comprehensive inventory of drugs of plant, animal and mineral origin mentioned in classical Ayurveda texts (Brihattrayi and Laghutrayi) | Completed |
| ILI0046 | Upgradation and Maintenance of Ayurvedagranthasamuccaya Portal – APTA Digital Library | Completed |
| ILI0047 | AYUSH Research Portal | Completed |
| ILI0048 | Implementation & Maintenance of “National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal (NAMASTE Portal) | Completed |
| ILI0049 | Documentation of lesser-known practices relating to Panchakarma | Completed |
| ILI0050 | AMAR – AYUSH Manuscript Advanced Repository | Ongoing |
| ILI0051 | Refinement of Sanskrit Text in Council Publications | Ongoing |
| ILI0052 | Historical and Etymological analysis of homeopathic Terminologies” | Completed |
| ILI0053 | Editing and translation of Tibb-e-Ghiyasia (A Manuscript on medici Hakim Ain-al-mulk Shirazi (1595 A.D.) from Persian into english | Completed |
| ILI0054 | Showcasing of Ayurveda Historical Imprints (SAHI) through tangible and intangible evidence | Ongoing |
2022-2023
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0055 | e-Medical Heritage Accession (E-Medha) Portal | Ongoing |
| ILI0056 | Translation of Turangaratnamala from Marathi to English | Ongoing |
| ILI0057 | Editing and Translation of Qarabadin Masumi (A manuscript on pharmacopeia) written by Masun al-Sheerazi (d. 1691 AD) from Persian into English and Kitab fi al-Mizaj (A manuscript on Temprament) and Kitab fi al-Anasir (A manuscript on Constituents) written by Jalinus (d. 216 AD) from Arabic into English. | Ongoing |
| ILI0058 | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | Completed |
| ILI0059 | Translation of Unpublished Manuscript Shalihotra from Sanskrit to English | Ongoing |
| ILI0060 | Mahamati Cakrapani Dasa Krta Abhunava Cintamani (Sanskrit to English Translation) | Ongoing |
| ILI0061 | Satkantha Ratna (deciphering texts from Palm Leaf Manuscript, transliteration from Oriya to Devanagari script, translation from Sanskrit to Hindi and English, critical edition of other manuscripts and text editing) | Ongoing |
2023-2024
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0062 | Critical Appraisal, Refining, Technical editing and publication of literary works assigned based on expression of interest. | Ongoing |
| ILI0063 | Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush – Substances (DRAVYA) | Ongoing |
| ILI0064 | Bibliometric analysis of the publications on Research in Ayurveda for prevention and management of COVID-19 | Ongoing |
| ILI0065 | Translation of Bharadwaja Pranita Bhesajkalpah (Sanskrta) Grantha into Hindi and English | Ongoing |
| ILI0066 | English and Hindi Translation of Pramadagadari Vidyaka (Marathi) Grantha | Ongoing |
2024-2025
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Status |
| ILI0067 | Preparation of the Descriptive Catalogue of the Unani Manuscripts Collected from Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences (IAMMS), Aligarh, India | Ongoing |
| ILI0068 | Documentation of history and development of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences: A chronological perspective. | Ongoing |
| ILI0069 | Documentation of Life Profiles of Admirable Personalities to Transform Ayurveda (APTA) | Ongoing |
| ILI0070 | Collection, Digitization and Cataloguing of AYUSH Manuscripts and Rare Books (CDCAMR) | Ongoing |
| ILI0071 | NAMASTE – Portal upgradation for the transition of ICD-10 to ICD-11 TM-2 Module and development of procedure codes based on International classification of health Interventions (ICHI) template | Ongoing |
| ILI0072 | Digital data collection system for Ayush related surveys and analytics. | Ongoing |
| ILI0073 | Critical review and refining of Sanskrit text in CCRAS publications | Ongoing |
| ILI0074 | Transliteration of Vaidyashastrashivanubhara | Ongoing |
Collaborative projects – Literary Research
2017-2018
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0001 | English Translation of most popular Marathi Compendium Chikitsa Prabhakar | CCRAS | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Completed |
2018-2019
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0002 | Collaborative Project Hindi Translation of the Marathi Compendium Chikitisa Prabhakar | CCRAS | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Completed |
2020-2021
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0003 | Translation of a valued Sanskrit Compendium ‘Hastyayurved and Ashva-Vaidyakam and Ashva-chikitsitiam’ to English’ | RARI, Pune | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Completed |
| CLI0004 | Digitization of Triskandha kosh” published by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | RARI, Pune | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Completed |
2021-2022
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0005 | Study of the Immunomodulatory properties of selected recipies from ancient Ayurvedic classical texts (Bhojanakutuhala and Kshemakutuhalam) and repurposing them as immune enhancers | RARI, Pune | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Completed |
| CLI0006 | Comprehensive collection of health related references from Vedic literature and systmatic documentation of selected vedic practices | RARI, Pune | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune | Ongoing |
2022-2023
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0007 | Translation & Transliteration of Vakyapradeepika commentary of Ashtangahridaya | NARIP Cheruthuruthy | Arya Vaidya Shala, Kottakkal | Completed |
2023-2024
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0008 | Insilico network pharmacology study of selected coded formulations of CCRAS | CARI, Jhansi | CDAC, Pune | Ongoing |
2024-2025
| Project Code | Title of the Project | Participating Institute | Collaborating Institute | Status |
| CLI0009 | Preparation of e-Books of selected Nighantu of Ayurveda | NIIMH, Hyderabad | Sh. NPAGAC, Raipur | Ongoing |
Publications–
Books Publications – Literary Research:
| S.No. | Name of Book | Year of Publication | Name of the Project | Code of the Project |
| 1. | A Check-list of Sanskrit Medical Manuscripts in India (English) | 1972 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 2. | Abhinav Chintamani (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 3. | Abhinav Chintamani – Part I | 2009 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 4. | Abhinav Chintamani – Part II | 2009 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 5. | Amchi Pharmaco-Therapeutics (Tibetan) | 1990 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 6. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 1 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 7. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 2 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 8. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 3 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 9. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 4 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 10. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 5 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 11. | Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 6 (Sanskrit and Tamil) | 2002 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 12. | Ashtanga Sangraha-Indutika Part- 1A (Sutra, Sharira, Nidana sthanam) (Sanskrit) | 1991 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 13. | Ashtanga Sangraha-Indutika Part- 1B (Chikitsa and Kalpa sthana) (Sanskrit) | 1998 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 14. | Ashtanga Sangraha-Indutika Part- II (Uttarsthanam) (Sanskrit) | 1988 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 15. | Bhela Samhita | 1976 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 16. | Bhesaja Kalpah (Sanskrit) | 1977 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 17. | Charucharya (Sanskrit and Hindi) | 2000 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 18. | Charucharya (Sanskrit) | 1974 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 19. | Chikitsarnav (Poorvardh) | 2009 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 20. | Chikitsarnav (Uttarardha) | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 21. | Descriptive Catalogue of Medical Manuscripts Vol. I | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 22. | Descriptive Catalogue of Medical Manuscripts Vol. II | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 23. | Descriptive Catalogue of Medical Manuscripts Vol. III | 2011 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 24. | Dhanvantari Saranidhi (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 25. | Nanavidh Vaidyam (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 26. | Netra Prakashika (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 27. | Netra Roga Nidanam (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 28. | Pathya Pathya Vinischaya (Sanskrit and Hindi) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 29. | Rasachandanshu | 2011 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 30. | Rasapradipika (Hindi & Sanskrit) | 2001 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 31. | Sahasrayoga (Sanskrit and Hindi) | 1990 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 32. | Sahasrayoga (Sanskrit and Hindi) – Reprint | 2011 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 33. | Shabdachandrika | 1989 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 34. | Shatashloki (Sanskrit and Hindi) | 2000 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 35. | The Development of Indian Medicine Sarangadhara’s contribution (English) | 1991 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 36. | Vaidyak Chikitsa Saar (Purvardha) | 2009 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 37. | Vaidyak Chikitsa Saar (Uttarardha) | 2009 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 38. | Basavarajiyam (Hindi) | 2007 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 39. | Basavarajiyam (English) – First Edition | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 40. | Chakradatta-Ratnaprabha | 2003 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 41. | Rasa Manjusha (Hindi) | 2005 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 42. | Rasayoga Ratnakara | 2006 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 43. | Research Database on Ayurveda, Siddha, Other Traditional Medicine and Related Sciences, Part- I | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 44. | Research Database on Ayurveda, Siddha, Other Traditional Medicine and Related Sciences, Part- II | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 45. | Research Database on Ayurveda, Siddha, Other Traditional Medicine and Related Sciences, Part-III | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 46. | Research Database on Ayurveda, Siddha, Other Traditional Medicine and Related Sciences, Part- IV | 2010 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 47. | Research in Ayurveda and Siddha-Bibliography of CCRAS Contributions (1969-97) – English | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 48. | Sharabharajiyam | 2007 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 49. | Vaidya Manorama (Hindi) | 2005 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 50. | Vaidyak Sangraha (Hindi) | 2005 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 51. | Vaidyaka Prayoga Vignanam | 2007 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 52. | Concept of Jatharagni and Dhatwagni in Ayurveda (English) | 1987 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 53. | Aupasargika Tantrantargata Puyameha Vijnanam (Sanskrit & Engligh) | 2007 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 54. | Ramayane Ayurveda (Valmiki Ramayana Mein Ayurveda) | 1995 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 55. | Kaumartantram Part I (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 56. | Kaumartantram Part II (Sanskrit) | 1999 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 57. | Descriptive Catalogue of Sowa-Rigpa Manuscripts, Vol. I | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 58. | Descriptive Catalogue of Sowa-Rigpa Manuscripts, Vol. II | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 59. | Descriptive Catalogue of Sowa-Rigpa Manuscripts, Vol. III | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 60. | Descriptive Catalogue of Sowa-Rigpa Manuscripts, Vol. IV | 2016 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 61. | Maharsi Charaka (Dr. Indulata Das) | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 62. | Ayurveda Dossier in Spanish Language “Ayurveda – La Ciencia de la Vida” | 2015 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 63. | Ayurvedic Encyclopedia, Vol. I | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 64. | Ayurvedic Encyclopedia, Vol. II | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 65. | Ayurvedic Encyclopedia, Vol. III | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 66. | Collection and digitization of Medical Manuscripts from South India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Vol. I | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 67. | Collection and digitization of Medical Manuscripts from South India, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Vol. II | 2013 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 68. | History and accounts of literature originally written in Unani Medicine from 9th to 12th century | 2016 | History and accounts of the literatures originally written in unani medicine from 9th to 12th century under CCRAS, intra-mural research projects | ILI0005 |
| 69. | Shalakya tantra – Ayurvediya Netra Roga vigyan | 2016 | Eye care in Ayurveda | ILI0003 |
| 70. | Unani Medical Literature Produced from 13th to 16th Century AD- A Monograph. | 2018 | History & accounts of the literatures written in Unani Medicine from 13th to 16th Century AD | ILI0016 |
| 71. | Unani Medical Literature Produced Between Hippocratic Period (462-370 BC) up to 8th Century AD- A Monograph. | 2017 | History & accounts of the literatures written in Unani Medicine from Hippocratic period (462-370 BC) to 8th Century AD | ILI0017 |
| 72. | Chikitsa Prabhakar of Shri Prabhakar Ogale – English Translation | 2019 | English and Hindi Translation of most popular Marathi Compendium “Chikitsa Prabhakar” | CLI0001 |
| 73. | Cakradatta – Residual portion of Ratnaprabha Commentry with English Translation | 2020 | Sanskrit to English Translation of Cakradatta Ratnaprabha Commentary (Residual Portion) of NIIMH, Hyderabad | ILI0013 |
| 74. | Marmacikitsa – Basic Tenets in Ayurveda and Therapeutic Approaches | 2020 | Documentation of Effective Marma Practices | ILI0021 |
| 75. | Textbook of Shalya Tantra Surgery In Ayurveda Volume – 1 | 2020 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 76. | आयर्वदसग्रहः (मूल) बंगाली से देवनागरी लिप्यंतरण | 2021 | Refinement of Sanskrit Text in Council Publications | ILI0051 |
| 77. | पथ्यपथ्यविनिश्चयः (Pathyapathyavinshchayah) | 2021 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 78. | LOCAL HEALTH TRADITIONS (LHTs), ORAL HEALTH TRADITIONS (OHTs) AND ETHNO-MEDICINAL PRACTICES (EMPs): Methodical approach and Critical appraisal to establish novelty and uniqueness | 2021 | Documentation and validation of Local Health Tradition & Folk Claims | ILI027 |
| 79. | CHARAK SAMHITA Nidana Sthana – Critical edition with anthology of original text from diverse sources with a distinctive interpretation | 2021 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 80. | द्रव्यगुणशतश्लोकी (Dravyaguna Shatashloki) | 2021 | Devanagari transcription & Sanskrit to English translation of Dravyaguna Shatashloki manuscript | ILI0014 |
| 81. | Textbook of Shalya Tantra Surgery in Ayurveda Volume – II | 2021 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 82. | Sahasrayogam – English Translation | 2022 | Translation of Sahasrayoga from Sanskrit/Hindi in English under CCRAS IMR projects in ayurvedic sciences | ILI0010 |
| 83. | आयुर्वेदसंग्रह पूर्वार्ध (हिन्दी अनुवाद सहित) Ayurvedsangrah Poorvardh | 2023 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 84. | चरकसंहिता – श्रीमज्ज्योतिषचन्द्रसरस्वत्या विरचिता (चरकप्रदीपिकारव्या – टिप्पणी – संवलिता) | 2023 | Publication of ‘Charak Pradipika’ – an important commentary of Charak Samhita | ILI0032 |
| 85. | CIKITSA PRABHAKARA (Hindi Translation) / चिकित्सा प्रभाकर (हिंदी अनुवाद) | 2023 | Hindi Translation of most popular Marathi Compendium “Chikitsa Prabhakar” | CLI0002 |
| 86. | चिकित्सासार (Chikitsasaar) | 2024 | Refinement of Sanskrit Text in Council Publications | ILI0051 |
| 87. | गुणरामठक्कुर-विरचिता ज्वरद्विशती | 2024 | Critical Appraisal, Refining, Technical editing and publication of literary works assigned based on expression of interest. | ILI0062 |
| 88. | पाकावली (Pakavali) | 2024 | Critical Appraisal, Refining, Technical editing and publication of literary works assigned based on expression of interest. | ILI0062 |
| 89. | Descriptive Catalogue of the Unani Medical Manuscripts | 2024 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 90. | आयुर्वेदसंग्रह उत्तरार्ध (हिन्दी अनुवाद सहित) Ayurvedsangrah Uttarardha | 2024 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| 91. | Marmacikitsa – Basic Tenets in Ayurveda and Therapeutic Approaches (2nd Edition) | 2024 | Documentation of Effective Marma Practices | ILI0021 |
Recent Research Papers (published under IMR Project Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda)
| S. No. | Title of Research Paper | Title of the Project | Code of the Project |
| 1. | Vaidya Brihaspati Dev Triguna: A healing philanthropist who was a physician to the elite | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 2. | Vaidyaratnam P. Sankunni Varier (P.S.Varier)- A life that gave Ayurveda a modern face | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 3. | Acharya Priyavrata Sharma: A life that personified the term “Apta” in the modern era | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 4. | Illuminating Pathways: A chronicle of the life of Prof. (Vaidya) C. P. Shukla | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 5. | Pioneering contributions of Vaidyaraj Atmaram Waman Datar Shastri in Panchabhautik Chikitsa of Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 6. | “Vidyarthimitra” Vaidya Madhav Vasudev Kolhatkar: A mentor who has empowered generations of physicians | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 7. | Kaviraj Jamini Bhusan Roy: The man who led the Ayurveda renaissance in Bengal | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 8. | Biography of Pandit Divi Gopalacharlu: A revolutionary reformer of Ayurveda in preindependent India | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 9. | Professor Shivcharan Dhyani – Exponent of new concepts on Ayurveda principles | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 10. | Unveiling the life and works of Manakoddam Keshavan Vaidyan: Expert in Panchakarma and Ayurvedic narrative medicine approach | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 11. | Vaidyaratna Captain G. Srinivasa Murthy: A legend who revived Indian Medicine | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 12. | Epic journey of Prof.Vaidya Shriram Sharma Evincing Ayurveda to the World | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 13. | Vaidya Bhagwan Dash – a renowned clinician, researcher, and litterateur of Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 14. | Avanapparambu Maheswaran Namboothirippad – a life which preserved the knowledge of Ayurveda Vishachikitsa and Hastyayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 15. | A glimpse into the multifaceted life of Pandit Kabiraj Dr. Ananta Tripathy Sharma | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 16. | V. M. Kuṭṭikṛṣṇa Mēnōn: An unmatched scholar of traditional Ayurveda system of medicine | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 17. | Life and works of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray: A man with ultra luminosity | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 18. | Ms. Savita Satakopan—A doyen of research in the field of Pharmacognosy | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 19. | Vaidyakalanidhi Shri C. N. Narayanan: A revisionist among Ayurveda physicians of Kerala | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 20. | Revitalizing classical Ayurveda practice in urban India—Contribution of Vaidya V. R. Padmanabha Rao | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 21. | Pandit Srinivasa Narayana Iyengar: A pioneer who revived Ayurveda in the Tamil region and advocated for the combined recognition of Ayurveda and Siddha | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 22. | Vaidya Brahmasree O. Kesavan Nadar Swami: The pioneer who has elevated the prominence of Marma Sastra in the curriculum of Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 23. | Life profile of Chittattinkara N. Krishna Pillai Vaidyan: A genius and compassionate legend of Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 24. | Padma Shri Dr. K. Rajagopalan: An exemplary physician who blended the wisdom of traditional Ayurveda with the advancements of modern medicine | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 25. | Sarvatantra Swatantra Kaikulangara Rama Varier – An illustrious polymath who enriched the Ayurveda literature | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 26. | A journey through the inspiring life of Brahmasri VMC Sankaran Namboodirippad: An eminent toxicologist and an ardent guru | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 27. | Prof. G Srinivasa Acharya: A guiding light and a skilled practitioner | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 28. | Prabhakar Joshi Nana- Vaidya who revolutionized affordable panchakarma treatments | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 29. | Vaidya Bapalal G Shah-A botanist Vaidya who made significant contributions to the field of dravyaguna | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 30. | Professor Damodar Joshi: A life that shaped the Ayurveda Pharmaceutics | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 31. | Vaidyakulguru Mahakavi Shri Krishnaram Bhatta (1849–1898): A great versifier of Ayurveda therapeutics | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 32. | Dr. Roop Lal Sharma: A pioneer who revived Ayurveda education in Jammu and Kashmir | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 33. | Prof. Dinkar Govind Thatte – An exceptional educator and a renowned researcher in Ayurvedic Anatomy | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 34. | Life profile of Prof. Premvati Tewari: A visionary who pioneered the specialties of Prasuti Tantra, Stree-Roga, and Balaroga | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 35. | The legacy of Kaviraj Gananath Sen: Bridging traditions in Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 36. | Pandit Brajabandhu Tripathy Sharma: An eminent luminary in the diverse realms of Orissa’s Ayurveda heritage | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 37. | Kabiraj Krishna Chandra Tripathy Sharma: The visionary behind Orissa’s first Ayurveda pharmacy | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 38. | Professor Namburi Hanumanta Rao: A master innovator who shaped Ayurveda Pharmaceutics | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 39. | Rasacharya Pandit Chivukula Satyanarayanasastry: A proponent of Rasa Chikitsa and a distinguished litterateur who enriched Ayurveda through Telugu literature | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 40. | Padmasree Dr. P.R. Krishnakumar – A life truly ahead of time | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 41. | Dr. Sitikantha Das: A legacy of healing, education, and innovation in Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 42. | A walk through the life of luminary Prof. Madhusudan Shastri | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 43. | Life profile of Vaidyabhooshanam K. Raghavan Thirumulpadu – An exemplary legend in Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 44. | Arya Vaidyan N Rama Varier: Proponent of Ayurveda traditions in Tami Nadu | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 45. | Integrating Traditions: Dr. Janki Nath Hakim’s Impact on Ayurveda and Unani Medicine in India | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 46. | Kabiraj Laxman Mishra: A pioneer of Ayurveda and social welfare in Odisha | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 47. | Kaviraj Gangadhar Roy: Catalyst of Ayurveda’s revival in the 19th century | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
| 48. | Dr. Dhanraj Gahukar – A Living Legend in the Field of Ayurveda | Documentation of Life Profiles of Luminaries in the field of Ayurveda | ILI0058 |
Major Achievements –
I-REVIVAL OF ANCIENT TEXTS THROUGH PUBLICATIONS FROM MANUSCRIPTS
Few examples of published works include Abhinav Chintamani, Abhinav Chintamani – Part I & II, Ashtanga Hridayam Volume 1 to 6, Ashtanga Sangraha-Indutika Part- 1A, 1B and Part – II, Bhela Samhita, Bhesaja Kalpah, Charucharya, Chikitsarnav (Poorvardha & Uttrardha), Dhanvantari Saranidhi, Nanavidh Vaidyam, Netra Prakashika, Netra Roga Nidanam, Pathyapathya Vinischaya, Rasachandanshu, Rasapradipika, Sahasrayoga, Shabdachandrika, Vaidyak Chikitsa Saar (Purvardha & Uttarardha), Basavarajiyam, Chakradatta-Ratnaprabha, Rasa Manjusha, Rasayoga Ratnakaramu, Sharabharajiyam, Vaidya Manorama, Vaidyak Sangraha, Vaidyaka Prayoga Vignanam, Kaumartantram Part I & II, Dravyaguna Shatashloki, Ayurveda Samgraha, Jvaradvishati, Pakavali, Dravyaratnakara Nighantu and Dravyanamakar Nighantu.
II. PRESERVATION OF INDIAN MEDICAL HERITAGE IN THE FORM OF MANUSCRIPTS AND PRIMARY EVIDENCES
The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage maintains a digital repository of about 5000 medical manuscripts and 1335 rare books collected from different Manuscript repositories, State museums, Academic institutions, Libraries and Personal collections. The institute also publishes various descriptive catalogues of collected manuscripts from time to time. The information is made available on the Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository Portal of CCRAS. The institute also works on preserving other tangible and intangible evidences including primary historical evidences relating to Ayurveda, which are made available on the Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints (SAHI) Portal.
III- NATIONAL AYUSH MORBIDITY AND STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGIES ELECTRONIC PORTAL (NAMSTE PORTAL)
The National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal (NAMSTE Portal) is a web-based portal exclusively dedicated to the centralized collection of morbidity statistics of various healthcare provider institutions under all AYUSH systems spread over the country. The core objective of this portal is to accurately project the contribution of various AYUSH systems in the country’s healthcare sector through centralized data pooling into a common portal. Apart from morbidity codes, the portal also has the standardized terminologies of A-S-U Systems, which is the national standard for the usage of terminologies of these systems.
IV–WHO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD TERMINOLOGIES ON AYURVEDA
The World Health Organization has developed and published the WHO International Standard Terminologies on Ayurveda, which is now the global standard document on the terminologies of Ayurveda. The Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences has been a significant stakeholder in this document’s development and peer review. The URL of the document is https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240064935.
V-MARMACIKITSA BOOK & CERTIFICATE COURSE ON MARMACIKITSA
Marmacikitsā is one among the various non-pharmacological therapies that have a vital place in Āyurveda. It is based on a deep understanding of the design and workings of the human body, which utilizes multiple points or areas of the body for preventive and therapeutic health benefits, using various manipulative techniques for complex procedures. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences has taken initiatives wherein such knowledge, both theoretical and applied, was documented by various experts of Marmacikitsā and compiled to preserve this knowledge for future generations and bring it to the mainstream of Āyurveda clinical practice. The documentation has been brought out as a publication entitled “Marmacikitsā – Basic Tenets in Ayurveda and Therapeutic Approaches.” To mainstream this ancient science and impart proper training to Ayurveda doctors, adequate training is essential. Since many techniques/methods/procedures used in Marmacikitsā can cause severe potential harm if done by untrained persons, these techniques should be practiced only after proper training under an expert practitioner. Proper hands-on training under the supervision of field experts is required for the appropriate execution of techniques/methods/procedures of Marmacikitsā. Also, numerous variations among the various traditions must be addressed to avoid confusion for the student. A few Marma points’ manipulation has more potential harm than benefits, which needs to be adequately conveyed to the student. With these objectives, a training course of one month duration for graduates of Ayurveda has been developed, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of Marmacikitsā.
VI-CCRAS E-BOOKS & AYURVEDAGRANTHASAMUCCAYA PORTAL (APTA DIGITAL LIBRARY)
Online searchable e-books on Carakasamhita, Sushrutasamhita, various nighantu etc. were published by the CCRAS-NIIMH, which is available freely online. These have been made available on a comprehensive portal titled Ayurvedagranthasamuccaya Portal (APTA Digital Library), which would enable students, practitioners, academicians, and researchers of Ayurveda to have readily accessible and searchable information of all the major classical compendiums of Ayurveda. Various features for reading, analysis, and learning these books have been incorporated into the portal, which will serve as a learning tool for all stakeholders of Ayurveda to study and research the classical books of Ayurveda.
VII-INCLUSION OF AYURVEDA DATASET IN THE CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY OF INDIA (CTRI)
Developed under a collaborative project between ICMR-NIMS and CCRAS entitled ‘Strengthen Research in Ayurveda by utilizing the CTRI Platform and Impart Capacity Building Program in Research Methodology, the CTRI Ayurveda dataset is a tailor-made dataset of items in the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI) pertinent to Ayurveda. This dataset would help users add specific details regarding Ayurveda parameters with ease while registering Ayurveda trials, and also help in the analysis of the various trials relating to Ayurveda registered in CTRI in great detail.
VIII-TRADITIONAL MEDICINE MODULE II OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD-11)
This module is a union set of harmonized traditional medicine conditions (disorders and patterns) of Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, which is the second module of Chapter 26 of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). The Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences has been a significant stakeholder in the development of this module.
IX-AYUSH RESEARCH PORTAL & AYURVEDA ENCYCLOPEDIA
The National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage has been maintaining the Ayush Research Portal since 2010 and has also published three volumes of the Ayurveda Encyclopedia.
X-DOCUMENTATION OF LIFE PROFILES OF LUMINARIES WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO AYURVEDA
The CCRAS has documented the life profiles of various luminaries who have contributed to Ayurveda through a dedicated research project titled Admirable Personalities to Transform Ayurveda (APTA), which are published as research papers for the benefit of students and scholars of Ayurveda.
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