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. 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

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:
  • NABH Accredited hospital: This Institute is NABH Accredited Hospital since March 2023. Ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery and patient safety.
  • GMP-Certified Pharmacy: Manufacturing Ayurvedic medicines for needs of patients of hospital through OPD and IPD.
  • 50-Bedded IPD Hospital: Providing inpatient care with a focus on holistic wellness, provisions for separate general wards, AC and non-AC cabins for both male and female.
  • Panchakarma Therapy: Fully equipped to deliver traditional Ayurvedic bio cleansing therapies.
  • Regular OPD services: Offering accessible healthcare to the community, special consideration for senior citizen and underprivileged people.
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Ano-rectal and Ksharasutra Clinic: for treatment of Fistula in ano, pilonidal sinus, hemorrhoids, fissure in ano, rectal prolapse etc,
  • Geriatric clinic: for treating health issues of elderly, Rejuvenation therapy
  • Marma Therapy: for sports injury, trauma, musculoskeletal disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic pains.
  • Agni karma: for treating corns, warts, sciatica, arthritic pain, skin diseases, musculoskeletal pain
  • Leech Therapy: For treatment of non-healing wounds, varicose ulcers, thrombosis, chronic skin diseases, alopecia, inflammation, migraine etc.
  • Gynecology clinics and other para-surgical procedure: For disorders of female reproductive system including menstrual disorders, infertility etc
  • Clinical laboratory:

    Well-equipped fully automated clinical laboratory for all kind of pathological and biochemical investigations.

  • Regular OPD Services: Digital radiograph systems (Digital X-ray), ECG, BMD facilities are also available.
  • Admin section/ Human resource
  • Information Technology/ AHMIS (Ayush Hospital Management Information System)
  • Store/ Maintenance
  • Bio-Medical Waste Management
  • House Keeping
  • Medical Record Nursing
  • Hospital Infection Control

Activities

  • Clinical, Drug and Literary Researches through various projects under Intra Mural Research Program of CCRAS
  • 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.
  • Health care services through Out-Patient Department (OPD) and In-Patient Departments (IPDs)
  • Special facility for Ksharsutra & Panchakarma.
  • Special Clinic for Geriatric Health Care.
  • 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.
  • Other significant activities viz. Observation of International Yoga Day, Vigilance Awareness Week, National Ayurveda Day, Hindi Pakhwada and Workshops, National Constitutional Day, World Liver day, World Scikle Cell Day, World Organ Donation Day, Celebration of Poshan Maah and some other important dates related to Healthcare and National importance.