CCRAS Launches “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI)

November 23, 2023

The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI) to bolster research, scientific validation, and evidence-based practices in Ayurveda. The initiative invites qualified Ayurveda practitioners to express their interest in contributing to the project by submitting the Expression of Interest by December 15, 2023.

Aims of AGNI Project

Prof Rabinarayanan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, outlined the objectives of the AGNI project. The initiative aims to create a platform for Ayurveda practitioners to share their innovative practices and experiences in treating various disease conditions. It seeks to foster a culture of evidence-based practice among Ayurveda practitioners while undertaking research for mainstreaming pragmatic practices through scientific validation and evidence-based appraisal.

Process and Collaboration

Interested Ayurveda practitioners can submit their Expression of Interest using the format available on the CCRAS website. The initiative plans to document and publish reported medical practices and therapeutic regimens for educational and academic purposes in consultation with the National Council for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM). Additionally, further research studies may be conducted by CCRAS to scientifically validate and mainstream reported medical practices in collaboration with practitioners and relevant institutes/organizations.

Scope and Impact

With over 500,000 registered Ayurveda practitioners, AGNI aims to harness the wealth of knowledge and experience within the Ayurveda community. The initiative aligns with CCRAS’s commitment to promoting research on scientific lines in Ayurveda. It follows other recent programs initiated by CCRAS, such as the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK), Scheme for Training in Ayurveda Research for PG Scholars (PG-STAR), and Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals (SMART).

Global Recognition of Ayurveda

In recent times, Ayurveda interventions have proven successful in managing new disease conditions, both acute and chronic, that are not explicitly addressed in classical Ayurvedic texts. The field has gained global recognition, particularly for its efficacy in managing adverse effects of synthetic drugs and procedures. The AGNI initiative aims to contribute to the continued growth and recognition of evidence-based Ayurvedic practices on the global stage.

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