CARI Bhubaneswar

Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar stands as a beacon of excellence in Ayurvedic research and healthcare. It is established in 1972 as Regional Research Institute (Ayurveda) by amalgamating Mobile Clinical Research Unit (MCRU), Bhubaneswar, Central Research Unit (CRU), Puri, and Survey of Medicinal Plant Unit (SMPU), Bolangir. Regional Research Institute (RRI) Ayurveda was upgraded as Central Research Institute-Ayurveda on 1979 being inaugurated by the then Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mr. Rabi Ray. Then the CRI-Ayurveda was upgraded as National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) in 2009. The National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) is then shifted to its new complex at Bharatpur, Near Kalinga Studio, Bhubaneswar. Durng 2016 the National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) has been renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Hepatobiliary Disorders (CARIHD). Then during 2021, Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Hepatobiliary Disorders (CARIHD) has again been renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) and is now functioning in its Bharatpur complex to serve the need of the public

Director's Desk

Welcome to Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Bhubaneswar – a place where commitment, ingenuity, and tradition converge on the path to excellence in research in Ayurveda.

At CARI, we are focused on fostering an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, encourages creativity, values diversity and bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific methods. Our mission is to push the boundaries of knowledge, applying cutting-edge research to address the challenges of our time while honouring the rich heritage that inspires our work and combining Ayurvedic principles with evidence-based scientific research to develop more comprehensive and practical healthcare approaches. The future of Ayurveda research holds promising possibilities as it continues to gain recognition and interest both in traditional settings and within the global scientific community.

Together, we’ve created something extraordinary, and I am genuinely grateful for the passion and dedication each of you has brought to this endeavour. Here’s to the future and the continued success of our shared vision.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Brief Introduction

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bhubaneswar stands as a beacon of excellence in Ayurvedic research and healthcare. It is established in 1972 as Regional Research Institute (Ayurveda) by amalgamating Mobile Clinical Research Unit (MCRU), Bhubaneswar, Central Research Unit (CRU), Puri, and Survey of Medicinal Plant Unit (SMPU), Bolangir. Regional Research Institute (RRI) Ayurveda was upgraded as Central Research Institute-Ayurveda on 1979 being inaugurated by the then Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mr. Rabi Ray. Then the CRI-Ayurveda was upgraded as National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) in 2009. The National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) is then shifted to its new complex at Bharatpur, Near Kalinga Studio, Bhubaneswar. During 2016 the National Research Institute for Ayurvedic Drug Development (NRIADD) has been renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Hepatobiliary Disorders (CARIHD). Then during 2021, Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Hepatobiliary Disorders (CARIHD) has again been renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) and is now functioning in its Bharatpur complex to serve the need of the public.

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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.