Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Hon'ble Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayush
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
Secretary,
Ministry of Ayush
Prof. Vd. Rabinaryan Acharya
Director General,
CCRAS
Dr. M.N. Suryawanshi
Director, CARI Kolkata
Director's Desk
Dr M.N. Suryawanshi’s leadership has reinforced CCRAS’s mission to bridge traditional wisdom with modern science. His emphasis on evidence-based practices and patient-centric care has elevated the role of Ayurveda in India’s healthcare landscape. Under his guidance, CARI Kolkata continues to address regional health challenges while contributing to national policies on AYUSH integration
Dr. M.N. Suryawanshi is a distinguished Ayurvedic scholar and leader, renowned for his expertise in Shalya Tantra (the branch of Ayurveda addressing General Surgery). His career exemplifies dedication to advancing Ayurvedic research, education, and holistic healthcare. Below is a structured overview of his professional journey and contributions.
Brief Introduction
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata situated at 4 CN Block, Sector- V, Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata- 700 091 is a premier Institute under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and dedicated to the research of Ayurveda. This Institute has started its journey as the project named ‘Composite Drug Research Scheme(CDRS)’ at Shyamadas Vaidya Shastra Peeth, 294/3/1, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Kolkata-700009 (presently known as Institute of Post graduate Ayurvedic Education & Research) on 1968 under leadership of Kj. S. K. Roy. In 1972, this Institute had been shifted to its rented house at Laxmibilash Bhawan, Jagannath Datta Lane, Kolkata as Regional Research Institute (Ayurveda)[RRI(Ay.)] and started its activities through OPD, IPD and Pharmacy.
RRI(Ay.), Kolkata was shifted its own building along with 3 acre premise on 17.03.1997 which was provided by the Government of West Bengal at present address which is now most posh area of the city. RRI(Ay.), Kolkata had been upgraded as Central Research Institute (Ayurveda)[CRI (Ay.)], Kolkata on 01.11.1999 with the mandate of drug development and different units of Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmacology were amalgamated under the single umbrella.
About Us
CCRAS
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India. It is an apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine.
Research Activities
