National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine Research Priorities
Context:
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), part of the Ministry of Ayush, hosted a significant National Consultative Meet on “Research Priority Settings in Traditional Medicine” in partnership with WHO-SEARO and WHO-GTMC.
Relevance:
GS-2 (Social Justice)
Key highlights:
- Objectives: The meet aims to identify and prioritize key research areas in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy, following WHO’s guidelines on traditional medicine.
- Participants:
- The event will feature policymakers, academic institutions, researchers, patients, and industry stakeholders from the traditional medicine sector.
- Key officials from the Ministry of Ayush, NITI Aayog, Ayush research councils, National Commissions, Ayush universities, and other relevant bodies will be involved.
- Research Areas:
- The meet will cover research on medicinal plants, quality, safety, and efficacy of traditional medicines.
- Discussions will include pre-clinical validations, clinical trial monitoring, rational use of traditional medicines, and the digitalization of ancient medical texts and medical anthropology.
Significance:
- The meet aims to create a strategic research roadmap for the next decade, ensuring effective resource utilization and addressing crucial research gaps in traditional medicine.
- This initiative supports the global acceptance and integration of traditional medicine practices, positioning India as a leader in traditional medicine research aligned with international standards.
- This consultative meet is a pivotal step towards enhancing the global standing of India’s traditional medicine practices through rigorous research and strategic collaboration.
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS):
- The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- It serves as the apex organization for research in Ayurvedic sciences, focusing on integrating ancient wisdom with modern technology to develop scientific evidence for Ayurvedic principles and drug therapies.
- CCRAS aims to bring Ayurveda to the public through innovative diagnostic, preventive, promotive, and treatment methods, ensuring the sustained availability of quality natural resources.
- It also collaborates with relevant organizations to incorporate these innovations into public health systems.
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