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Source- This post on Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has been created based on the article “Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Launches “PRAGATI-2024”, an initiative to shape the future of Ayurveda” published in “PIB” on 31 May 2024.
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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched “PRAGATI- 2024”.
About PRAGATI-2024
1. PRAGATI-2024 stands for Pharma Research in AyurGyan And Techno Innovation.
2. It is designed to explore research opportunities and enhance collaboration between the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and the Ayurveda drug industry.
About Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
1. About: It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
2.Headquarters: The headquarters is located in New Delhi, India.
3. Primary Role: It serves as the apex body in India for conducting, coordinating, formulating, developing, and promoting research in Ayurvedic sciences on scientific lines.
4. Researh focus: The Council’s research activities encompass a wide range of areas including:
a) Medicinal Plant Research involving Medico-Ethno Botanical Survey, Pharmacognosy, and Tissue Culture
b) Drug Standardization
c) Pharmacological Research
d) Clinical Research
e) Literary Research & Documentation
f) Tribal Health Care Research Programme
5. It also focuses on the formulation, coordination, development, and promotion of scientific research in both Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa medicinal systems.
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