BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

The CCRAS-Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CCRAS-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.

Mandate of the Institute

CCRAS-CARI is entrusted with the vital mandate of conducting research in various fields focusing on hepatobiliary diseases, addressing a critical need in public health.

Vision:

To develop scientific evidence in Clinical Research on various field focusing on hepatobiliary diseases.

Mission:

  • To develop this peripheral institute of CCRAS into a model research institute for undertaking, coordinating and promoting clinical research in Ayurveda.
  • To strengthen research and treatment in Ayurveda utilizing its classical treatment procedures viz. Panchkarma, Ksharsutra, Agni karma &Raktamokshana.
  • To support diagnosis with advanced technology using Pathological, biochemical and radiological investigations.
  • To impart Panchkarma Technician Training Course for promotion & propagation of Ayurveda with a view to generate new job opportunities.

Scope of Services

CARI, Bhubaneswar is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and offers an array of clinical and therapeutic services:

  1. NABH Accredited hospital
  2. 50-Bedded IPD Hospital
  3. Panchakarma Therapy
  4. Physiotherapy Unit
  5. Regular OPD services
  6. Clinical laboratory
  7. Speciality Clinics
    • Gudarogachikitsa (Ano-rectal disease)Clinic
    • Jarachikitsa (Geriatric clinic)
    • Agni karma
    • Jalaukaavacharana (Leech Therapy)
    • Strirogachikitsa(Gynaecology)and other para-surgical procedure:
    • Liver and biliary disease clinic
    • Cancer clinic
  8. GMP-Certified Pharmacy:
  9. Medicinal plant Research:
  10. Administration, Establishment, Account and Store sections
  11. Library and Information Technology
  12. AHMIS (Ayush Hospital Management Information System)
  13. Bio-Medical Waste Management
  14. House Keeping and Security
  15. Medical Records section
  16. Nursing care facilities
  17. Hospital Infection Control
  18. Ambulance services

Activities

  1. Clinical, Drug and Literary Researches through various projects under Intra Mural Research Program of CCRAS
  2. Collaborative Research Programs with premier organizations viz. ICMR-Regional Medical Research Center (RMRC), Bhubaneswar, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, SoA University, Central Institute for Fishery Research (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, etc.
  3. Health care services through Out-Patient Department (OPD) and In-Patient Departments (IPDs)
  4. Regular Public& patient awareness programmes
  5. Outreach Public health Activities through Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Program (AMHCP) & Women & Child Health Care program(WCH) under Schedule Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP), Tribal Health Care Research Program (THCRP), etc.
  6. Other significant activities viz. Observation of International Yoga Day, World Environment Day, Vigilance Awareness Week, National Ayurveda Day, Hindi Diwas, Hindi Pakhwada and Hindi Karyshala, Swachchhata Pakhwada, National Constitutional Day,World Cancer day, World Liver day, World Sickle Cell Day, World Tuberculosis day, World Organ Donation Day, Celebration of Poshan Maah and some other important dates related to Healthcare and National importance.