**Executive Summary**
On February 20, 2026, the Central Ayurvedic Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), inducted an ambulance sponsored by the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The ambulance will enhance CARI Delhi’s capacity for patient transfer, emergency response, research logistics, and outreach health camp support. The dignitaries at the event emphasised the importance of reliable emergency transport in improving healthcare access for underserved communities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Ambulance Induction:**
* The Central Ayurvedic Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, inducted an ambulance to enhance community health capabilities.
* The ambulance was sponsored by the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
* **Ambulance Capabilities:**
* The ambulance will improve patient transfer and referrals.
* It will enhance emergency response capabilities.
* It will improve research-linked patient logistics.
* It will support outreach health camps.
* **Statements from Dignitaries:**
* Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, praised the contribution of NBCFDC.
* Ms. Neelam Mudgal, AGM, NBCFDC, reaffirmed their commitment to inclusive development through strategic CSR investments.
* Dr. N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS, highlighted that the ambulance is a vital asset to bridge logistical gaps.
* Dr. Hemant Panigrahi, Institute In-Charge, CCRAS-CARI, New Delhi, reaffirmed the institute's commitment to optimal utilisation and maintenance of the vehicle.
**Impact Analysis**
**CCRAS-CARI, New Delhi**
* **Impact:** Enhanced capacity for patient transfer, emergency response, research logistics, and outreach health camp support, thereby improving CARI Delhi's operational reach.
* **Action Required:** Maximize the vehicle's optimal utilisation and maintenance for patient welfare.
**NBCFDC**
* **Impact:** Fulfillment of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through investment in social infrastructure and support for healthcare access.
* **Action Required:** Continue commitment to inclusive development through strategic CSR investments, including potential village adoption for comprehensive healthcare delivery and research purposes.
**Underserved Communities**
* **Impact:** Improved access to reliable emergency transport and healthcare services.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC): A corporation that sponsored the ambulance through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS): The institute under which CARI operates.
Ministry of Ayush: The ministry under which CCRAS and CARI function.
Central Ayurvedic Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi: The institute that received the ambulance to strengthen its community health capabilities.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): The NBCFDC initiative used to sponsor the ambulance.
AYUSH
CCRAS-CARI, Inducts Ambulance Sponsored by
NBCFDC
Significant boost to emergency services at the institute
Posted On: 20 FEB 2026 5:34PM by PIB Delhi
The Central Ayurvedic Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, under the aegis of Central Council for
Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, strengthened its community health
capabilities by inducting an ambulance sponsored by the National Backward Classes Finance and
Development Corporation (NBCFDC) through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
The dignitaries presiding over the flag-off event of the new Ambulance included Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan
Acharya, Director General, CCRAS; Ms. Neelam Mudgal, AGM (Finance & CSR), NBCFDC; Dr. N.
Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS; Dr A.K. Dwivedi, NCISM; Dr Pratap Makhija, OSD to DG
CCRAS; Dr A.K Meena, A.D (chem.), CCRAS; Mr Anurag Agrawal, Consultant CCRAS; and Dr.
Hemant Panigrahi, Institute In-Charge, CCRAS-CARI, New Delhi amidst other senior officials and media
representatives. The ambulance will enhance CCRAS-CARI New Delhi’s capacity for patient transfer and
referrals, emergency response, research-linked patient logistics, and outreach health camp support, thereby
improving CARI Delhi’s operational reach.
In their addresses, the dignitaries highlighted the critical role of reliable emergency transport in improving
healthcare access for underserved communities.
Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS praised the contribution of NBCFDC and
support from Mr Rajan Sehgal, Managing Director, NBCFDC and Mr Ajit Kumar Samal, Chief General
Manager (Finance) NBCFDC. He further outlined about the future roadmaps, including village adoption
under CSR for comprehensive healthcare delivery and research purposes. Ms. Neelam Mudgal, AGM,
NBCFDC reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development through strategic CSR investments in
social infrastructure. Dr. N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS, highlighted that the ambulance is
a vital asset to bridge logistical gaps in research and outreach activities of the institute for patient care and
public health. Dr. Hemant Panigrahi, Institute in charge, CCRAS-CARI, New Delhi, reaffirmed the
Institute's commitment to maximizing the vehicle's optimal utilization and maintenance for patient
welfare.
A formal vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Sakshi Sharma, R.O Ay, CCRAS-CARI New Delhi. The
event concluded with a formal flag-off and a demonstration of the ambulance's features, marking its entry
into public service.***
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