The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is organizing a two-day planning and review meeting, “CCRAS–Manthan–2025”, from 13th to 14th October 2025 at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Lucknow. Manthan-2025 focuses on comprehensive performance review, strategic planning, and alignment of research activities for the financial year 2026–27. Heads of all CCRAS Institutes, along with Programme and Nodal Officers from the CCRAS Headquarters, will deliberate on key research and administrative areas. The inaugural session was graced by Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany, Director, CSIR-NBRI; Sh. Deepak Kocchar, Deputy Director (Administration), CCRAS; and Dr. Narayanam Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS. The discussions will encompass diverse domains including Clinical Research, Drug Development, Pharmacology, Public Health, Medicinal Plant Research, Literary and Fundamental Research, Extramural Research (EMR), Human Resource Development, Finance, Administration, IT, Publications, and Quality Assurance. CCRAS has a network of 30 peripheral institutes across the country. Earlier this year, Avalokana–2025 was held in Jaipur. The information was posted on 13 OCT 2025 6:16PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS): A research organization under the Ministry of Ayush that focuses on advancing evidence-based research and development in Ayurveda.
Manthan–2025: A strategic planning and review meeting organized by CCRAS to strengthen research and administrative planning in Ayurvedic sciences.
Ministry of Ayush: The ministry under which CCRAS operates, responsible for the development and promotion of Ayurveda.
Lucknow: Location of the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) where the CCRAS–Manthan–2025 meeting is being held.
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Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences
(CCRAS) Organizes “Manthan–2025” to Strengthen
Research and Administrative Planning
“Manthan–2025” by CCRAS Focuses on Strategic
Research Collaboration and Evidence-Based Growth
in Ayurveda
Posted On: 13 OCT 2025 6:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India,
is organizing a two-day planning and review meeting, “CCRAS–Manthan–2025”, from 13th to 14th October
2025 at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Lucknow.
Manthan–2025 focuses on comprehensive performance review, strategic planning, and alignment of research
activities for the financial year 2026–27. The meeting brings together Heads of all CCRAS Institutes, along
with Programme and Nodal Officers from the CCRAS Headquarters, to deliberate on key research and
administrative areas.
Delivering the inaugural address, Prof. (Vd.) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, emphasized
the importance of strengthening inter-institutional collaborations and integrating multidisciplinary approaches
to accelerate scientific progress in Ayurveda. He urged researchers to focus on translational research that
bridges traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific validation to enhance the credibility and global
reach of Ayurveda.
Discussions during Manthan–2025 will encompass diverse domains including Clinical Research, Drug
Development, Pharmacology, Public Health, Medicinal Plant Research, Literary and Fundamental Research,
Extramural Research (EMR), Human Resource Development, Finance, Administration, IT, Publications, and
Quality Assurance. The deliberations aim to strengthen coordination, streamline processes, and ensure
effective planning to advance the Council’s research mandate.
Since its inception, CCRAS has been at the forefront of advancing evidence-based research and development
in Ayurveda. With a network of 30 peripheral institutes across the country, the Council continues to generate
scientific evidence, ensure the safety of Ayurvedic practices, standardize drugs, and translate research
outcomes into practical health solutions for public benefit.
As part of its structured review and planning mechanism, CCRAS has institutionalized annual meetings to
assess progress and set strategic directions. Earlier this year, Avalokana–2025 was held in Jaipur, where
senior officers from the Ministry of Ayush provided valuable inputs for enhancing research and administrative
efficiency.
The inaugural session of CCRAS–Manthan–2025 was graced by Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany, Director, CSIR-
NBRI; Sh. Deepak Kocchar, Deputy Director (Administration), CCRAS; and Dr. Narayanam Srikanth,
Deputy Director General, CCRAS.
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