• Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), in its new endeavour to promote research for mainstreaming the pragmatic Ayurveda practices through scientific validation and evidence-based appraisal, has launched “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI) for physicians practicing in the field of Ayurveda.
• The AGNI project aims-
  • to provide a platform for Ayurveda practitioners to report their innovative practices & and experiences in various disease conditions,
  • promoting the culture of evidence-based practice among Ayurveda Practitioners.
  • to undertake research for mainstreaming pragmatic practices through scientific validation and evidence-based appraisal.

ABOUT CENTRAL COUNCIL FOR RESEARCH IN AYURVEDA SCIENCES (CCRAS)

There are over 500,000 registered Ayurveda practitioners who are mainly practicing in India.

• CCRAS is an apex research organization committed to undertaking, coordinating, formulating, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda.
• Nodal ministry – Ministry of Ayush
• Earlier, to boost scientific research through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals, CCRAS has initiated –
  • Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for Undergraduate Scholars,
  • Scheme for Training in Ayurveda Research for PG Scholars (PG-STAR) for PG Scholars and
  • Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals (SMART) program for teachers.