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Source: The post is based on the article “AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023
Why in the News?
The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) has launched the Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI).
What is the AGNI Initiative?
| Specifications | Details |
| Launched by | Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH. |
| Objectives | 1) To promote the culture of reporting evidence-based practices among the Ayurveda Practitioners. 2) To provide a platform to the Ayurveda practitioners for reporting their innovative practices & experiences in various disease conditions. 3) To document successful treatments for various diseases for the purpose of education and academics. 4) To identify interested practitioners for collaboration and capacity building through training in research methods and clinical practices. 5) To undertake research for mainstreaming pragmatic practices through scientific validation and evidence-based appraisal. |
| Collaboration with different Institutions | CCRAS will document and publish reported medical practices and therapeutic regimens in consultation with NCISM (National Commission for Indian System of Medicine) for educational and academic purposes. |
What is the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | An autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH. |
| Aim | To formulate, coordinate, develop and promote research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa systems of medicine. |
| Other Initiatives of CCRAS | Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK): It aims to support the research ideas of young undergraduate students enrolled in Ayurveda colleges across India. |
| Scheme for Training in Ayurveda Research for PG Scholars (PG-STAR): It aims to promote good quality research in Ayurveda students pursuing post-graduation courses. | |
| Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals (SMART): It aims to boost scientific research through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals. |
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