BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

              This Institute was established in Patiala as Central Research Institute (Ay.) in February 1971. The three storied building standing in 3.26 acre of land is provided by Punjab State Government on lease to carry out research activities in the field of Ayurveda. The Institute is carrying out its activities through OPD and IPD and Pharmacy. In June, 1979 this was renamed as Indian Institute of Kayachikitsa (IIK) and again was renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in November 1999. In September 2008, the name of the institute was changed as National Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Research, with the mandates of drug standardization and quality control. In 2016 this Institute got a new name Central Ayurveda Research Institute for Respiratory Disorders (CARIRD). The Institute was again renamed as Central Ayurveda Research Institute, in December 2020 with the mandate of Pharmaceutical Research and Clinical Research focusing on Respiratory Disorders.

Mandate of the Institute

  • Clinical research on lifestyle related and Non-communicable disorders focussing on other Cardiovascular Diseases.

Vision

  • To develop scientific evidence in Clinical Research on Non-communicable diseases, focusing on chronic diseases, lifestyle diseases and preventive Cardiology.

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, Raktamokshana & Netra Kriyakalpa.
  • To support diagnosis with advanced technology using Pathological, biochemical and radiological investigations.
  • To impart Panchkarma Technician Training Course affiliated to Healthcare Sector Skill Council under NSDC for promotion & propagation of Ayurveda with a view to generate new job opportunities.

Activities

  • Health care services through Out-Patient Department (OPD) and In-Patient Departments (IPDs)
  • Special facility for Ksharsutra & Panchakarma.
  • Special Clinic for Geriatric Health Care.
  • Other Activities assigned from time to time.
  • Training Center for Clinical Research and Para-medical Subject.
  • Outreach Activities such as Svasthya Rakshan Programme etc.
  • Clinical Research