New Delhi, May 29, 2024: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Ayurveda, today launched “PRAGATI-2024”.
(Pharmaceutical Research in Ayurveda and Innovation). It provides highly lucrative opportunities for collaborative research in the field of Ayurveda.
Today’s interactive meeting aimed to explore research opportunities and foster collaboration between CCRAS and the Ayurvedic pharmaceutical industry.
Vaidya Rajesh KotechaThe Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayurveda, emphasised on the important role of the industry in the development of Ayurveda. He stressed that the industry has a huge potential to expand and develop the field of Ayurveda.
They point out that the influx of new practitioners and start-ups offers significant growth opportunities.
Dr. N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS highlighted the unique scope that PRAGATI-2024 offers for collaboration between CCRAS and industry. He said that this platform
He said this was a rare opportunity for research and collaboration and showcased the huge potential of Ayurveda and herbal industries, adding that India holds a major share in this field.
Prof. Ravinarayan Acharya, DG, CCRAS, in his address at PRAGATI-2024, highlighted the growing momentum of Ayush products, especially Ayurveda, both in India and globally.
CCRAS aims to reach out to each stakeholder, and therefore has started providing scholarships to students to make them understand the importance of research. It has also started programs to reach out to teachers, students and researchers.
Through research and scholarship.
Dr. Koustubha Upadhaya, Advisor (Ayu), Ministry of Agriculture, India, delivered an insightful speech at PRAGATI-2024 and said, “Research and industry will work together to
We hope that their combined efforts will ultimately benefit society,” he said, stressing that the quality of Ayush products is rooted in rigorous research.
Developing high quality, safe and effective Ayurvedic products based on research. The latest CCRAS newsletter and the CCRAS activities calendar for 2024-25 were also released.
During the event.
The event was well attended by CEOs, MDs, Directors and Research Heads of 37 pharmaceutical companies along with Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush and other senior officials.
