On November 14, 2025, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, a Centre of Excellence in Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, will observe World Diabetes Day 2025 with a programme titled "Madhumeha Vimarsha". The event will highlight ongoing research, clinical work, and outreach initiatives related to Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus). CARI focuses on an integrative approach to diabetes prevention and management through Ayurveda, Yoga, and lifestyle interventions. The institute has served around 6,000 patients, with over 25% from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
CARI has strengthened outreach via digital health initiatives, benefitting over 6 lakh people through e-medical records, teleconsultations, SMS alerts, and information on its website (www.cari.gov.in) and social media platforms. A machine learning-based predictive system for assessing diabetes risk, which has received copyright protection, is under validation and will become a mobile app.
Collaborative studies are underway with CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, and IISc Bengaluru on selected food products and Ayurvedic formulations. An integrated framework for Madhumeha prevention and management has been developed. Tomorrow's event will feature lectures by Prof. (Dr.) G.G. Gangadharan, Former Director, Ramiah Indic Speciality Ayurveda Restoration Hospital, on "Holistic Management of Madhumeha".
The Ministry of Ayush continues to promote research and clinical initiatives for managing lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes.
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Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of AYUSH: The ministry overseeing the Central Ayurveda Research Institute and promoting research and clinical initiatives related to Ayurveda, Yoga, and lifestyle interventions.
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru: A Centre of Excellence in Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus), hosting a programme on Holistic Management of Diabetes.
Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus): A metabolic disorder that is the focus of the research, clinical services, and events organized by the Central Ayurveda Research Institute.
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Central Ayurveda Research Institute,
Bengaluru to host Programme on Holistic
Management of Diabetes on World Diabetes
Day tomorrow
Posted On: 13 NOV 2025 3:33PM by PIB Delhi
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, a recognized Centre of Excellence in
Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, will observe
World Diabetes Day 2025 with a special programme titled “Madhumeha Vimarsha” on 14th
November 2025. The event will highlight the ongoing research, clinical work, and outreach initiatives
undertaken by the CoE in Research and Clinical Services for Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus).
The Centre focuses on developing and implementing an integrative approach to the prevention and
management of diabetes through Ayurveda, Yoga, and lifestyle interventions. So far, around 6,000
patients have availed services at the Institute, with more than 25% from the Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS).
Beyond clinical care, the Centre has strengthened outreach through digital health initiatives,
benefiting over 6 lakh people via e-medical records, teleconsultations, SMS alerts, and information
accessible on its website (www.cari.gov.in) and social media platforms.
The Centre has also developed a machine learning-based predictive system for assessing diabetes risk,
which has received copyright protection. The system is under validation through a web application
and will be developed into a mobile app to enable individuals to monitor their health more effectively.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Sulochana Bhat, Incharge, CARI Bengaluru, said, “Our focus has
been on combining traditional wisdom with scientific research to address diabetes in a holistic yet
evidence-based manner. The Centre’s initiatives reflect how integrative healthcare can support
prevention and improve quality of life for those at risk.”
Collaborative studies with CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, and IISc Bengaluru are underway on selected food
products and Ayurvedic formulations. An integrated framework for the prevention and management of
Madhumeha has been developed and is in press, while a study on Prakriti and diabetic peripheral
neuropathy is also under publication.
Tomorrow’s event will feature lectures by Prof. (Dr.) G.G. Gangadharan, Former Director, Ramiah
Indic Speciality Ayurveda Restoration Hospital, on “Holistic Management of Madhumeha” and
others.The Ministry of Ayush continues to promote research and clinical initiatives aimed at developing
sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based strategies for managing lifestyle-related disorders such as
diabetes.
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