BRIEF INTRODUCTION:
CCRAS-Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, is a peripheral unit of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) an autonomous body under Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India. The CCRAS-RARI, Thiruvananthapuram has a long antecedent history before its formal establishment in 1975 which dates back to the as early as the 1960’s. Since 1964 various grant-in-aid research units had functioned in rent free building provided by Govt. of Kerala at Trivandrum under Composite Drug Research Scheme (CDRS). As a result of amalgamation of these units Regional Research Institute (Drug Research) was established in 1975 and functioned to coordinate national level multi-disciplinary research activities. The institute is located at Thiruvananthapuram-the capital city of Kerala and comes under Poojappura ward of the Corporation of Thiruvananthapuram.
Major milestones related to the Institute
15th January 1975 : Establishment of Regional Research Institute (Drug Research)
04th August 2003 : Transfer of 01.54.500 acres of land by Govt of Kerala to RRI-(DR),Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram free of cost.
2010 : Renamed to Ayurveda Research Institute for Mother and Child Health Care (ARIMCHC), Thiruvananthapuram
03rd March 2014 : Inauguration of new building of the institute by Shri Oommen Chandry, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
12th April 2016 : Renamed to Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Lifestyle Related Disorders (RARILSD), Thiruvananthapuram
22nd January 2019 : Inauguration of newly constructed 2nd Floor (Pay ward) of the building of RARILSD by Shri.Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India
22nd December 2020 : Reorganized and Renamed as Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Thiruvananthapuram.
Vision
To develop scientific evidence in Ayurvedic Principles, drugs and therapies by integrating ancient wisdom through scientific innovations related to diagnostics, preventive, promotive as well as treatment methods.
Mission
To provide general OPD/IPD serving the public and conduct any other assignments of national importance related to R&D in Ayurveda

Facilities available
- OPD
- General OPD : All working days
- Lifestyle OPD : All working days Medicines are made available free of cost to the
- IPD
- Bed strength : 30
- General Wards (Male and Female), Pay wards
- Well-equipped Panchakarma Theatres
- Treatment facilities are provided as per CCRAS
· Pharmacy
The Institute maintains a well-equipped pharmacy and dedicated medicine storage facility to support its clinical and research activities. The pharmacy section ensures the availability of authentic Ayurvedic formulations that are procured from approved Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified companies identified by CCRAS Hqtrs
· Clinical Laboratory facility
The Institute have an NABL Accredited (NABL-M(EL)T-02378) Pathology and Biochemistry Department providing high-quality diagnostic services to the patients attending the Institute. It is equipped with advanced, fully automated systems that ensure precision and efficiency across a wide range of biochemical, hematological, immunological, and microscopic investigations.
· Library
The Institute have a well-furnished library located on the second floor of the hospital building, houses around 2,218 reference books across various disciplines, 954 CCRAS publications and 150 CDs are also available for sale.
HONOURS AND AWARDS -RAJBHASHA/INDIVIDUAL/INSTITUTE
Year | Details | Prize |
2015-2016 | Received Rajbhasha Award of Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi for commendable performance in implementing official language policy of the Union. | First Prize |
2016-2017 | Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | Second Prize |
Received Best Hindi Magazine Award of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram for in house journal SPANDAN. | Third Prize | |
2017-2018 | Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | Second Prize |
2018-2019 | Received Rajbhasha Award of Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi for commendable performance in implementing official language policy of the Union. | First Prize |
Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | First Prize | |
Received Best Hindi Magazine Award of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram for in house journal SPANDAN. | Third Prize | |
Received Town Official Language Implementation Committee special cash award under special incentive scheme to then Smt. Lalitha B. Kurup, Assistant for her commendable performance in implementing official language policy. | ||
2019-2020 | Received Rajbhasha Award of Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi for commendable performance in implementing official language policy of the Union. | Third Prize |
Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | First Prize | |
2021-2022 | Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram.
| Second Prize |
Received Best Hindi Magazine Award of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram for in house journal SPANDAN. | Third Prize | |
Smt. Lakshmi Nair S, Assistant received the special cash award under the Special Incentive Scheme for doing the maximum official work in Hindi in the year 2021- 2022 by the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1(. | ||
2022-2023 | Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | Third Prize |
Received Best Hindi Magazine Award of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram for in house journal SPANDAN. | Special Mention | |
| Smt. Krishnapriya S.V, UDC received the special cash award under the Special Incentive Scheme for doing the maximum official work in Hindi in the year 2022- 23 by the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1(. | |
2023-2024 | Received award for the best performance in official language in Category II of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram. | First Prize |
Received Best Hindi Magazine Award of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1), Thiruvananthapuram for in house journal SPANDAN. | Special Mention | |
Smt. Kumary A Suja, Social Worker received the special cash award under the Special Incentive Scheme for doing the maximum official work in Hindi in the year 2023-24 by the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Office 1(. | ||
MOUs AND COLLABORATION WITH INSTITUTES
INTERNSHIP POLICY
Internship programs aim to provide hands-on clinical training to students and enhance their understanding and practical skills. The intended objectives of the internship include the following:
- To provide practical, hands-on experience to students or trainees in real professional
- To offer exposure to diverse practical scenarios to enhance skills and decision-making
- To offer opportunities for enhancing professional competence and confidence through supervised clinical practice under the guidance of experts.
- To provide exposure to an interdisciplinary work environment, improve communication skills by working alongside professionals from different specialties, and foster a deeper understanding of healthcare systems.
PG/PhD/PDF GUIDESHIP /SUPERVISORSHIP
The CCRAS PG Guideship/ Supervisorship aims to provide research support to Post Graduate and Ph.D. scholars of various disciplines through Co-guideship by researchers of CCRAS at Post Graduate and Ph.D. levels as per the prevalent norms of the concerned regulatory bodies. The objectives of Guideship/Co-guideship/Supervisorship include: –
- To provide opportunities for scholars to gain research expertise under a qualified Guides/Co- guide/Supervisors from CCRAS
- To provide a research atmosphere for such scholars at CCRAS institutes with facilities and guidance on their research and to inculcate inquisitiveness in Ayurveda PG scholars towards research in Ayurvedic sciences
- To improve the interaction and technical cooperation among CCRAS institutes and academic institutions, provide exposure to an interdisciplinary work environment, and improve communication skills by working alongside Ayurveda professionals from various specialties and enhancing professional competency and confidence through supervised dissertation work under the guidance of experienced clinicians.
To encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability in dynamic clinical environments and to offer exposure and foundational knowledge on research opportunities in Ayurveda, essential for aspiring researchers to maximize research outcomes
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsibilities of CCRAS
- To provide space, facility, and access to CCRAS Institute for Training/ Apprenticeship and exposure visits
2.1.2. Assess the performance of students and provide a certificate upon completion of the training/exposure program
2.1.3 An ID card will be issued to the student by CCRAS Institute.
- Responsibilities of the original institute/organization from where the trainee
- To screen and match qualified students for referral to training/exposure visit programs in CCRAS Institute.
- Provide the details of the qualified students to the Institute as official information, including information on the duration of training to be provided
- Provide appropriate personal and academic information on qualified student applicants with written authorization by the student.
2.3.4. Provide information regarding the Coordinator in College, who will serve as the point of contact between the college and Institute
- Provide information on the total number of authorized leave the student is allowed to have during the training period in the Institute.
- Colleges/parent institutions should not publicize/ advertise about this training/exposure visits facility offered by the Council to get monetary benefits.
2.2.7 College/parent institutions should provide a log book to the students for the period of posting.
- Responsibilities of the Students
- Strictly adhere to the rules and regulations of the Institute
2.3.2. No clinical decision-making, treatments, or institute work may be carried out by these students
2.3.3. Confidentiality of the research data/any information, including patient data, may be maintained, and access to patients’ documents may only be done with prior permission from the competent authority.
- The students should maintain proper manners and decorum during the training period, and the Institute may not be held responsible for any misbehavior from the side of the student, and the concerned college authority and the student will be held responsible for the same in such cases.
- Students should deal with patients with utmost dignity and respect at all times
- They should strictly follow the training timings of the
- Students shall not leave the Institute premises during training timings without seeking prior permission
2.3.11 An undertaking needs to be submitted by the student in the prescribed format.
2.3.12. The logbook should be duly signed by the coordinator and countersigned by the institute in charge of the CCRAS institute.
- Training Duration and Academic Credentials
The students may undergo training in the CCRAS Institute for a duration of 15 days to six months as per the requirement.
- Training/exposure visit reports
After completion of training/apprenticeship/exposure visit, the student should prepare an adequate and purposeful comprehensive report to indicate what he has observed and learned in the period.
