‘SMART’ programme launched to boost R&D in Ayurveda
The Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals (SMART) programme aims to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) programme. The aim is to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
The programme was launched by Vaidya Jayant Deopujari, Chairman, NCISM, and Prof Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, in the presence of Prof BS Prasad, President of Board of Ayurveda, NCISM. Lauding the initiative, Deopujari said, “I am confident that the programme has the potential to transform clinical research in Ayurveda. It was observed that the research potential of the large community of Ayurveda teachers remains underutilised mostly. Therefore, the ‘SMART’ programme will have a long-term impact on research in the field of Ayurveda and it will be a great service to the nation.”
While highlighting key points of ‘SMART’, Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS said, “The proposed initiative is conceptualised with an objective to identify, support and promote innovative research ideas in healthcare research areas, including osteoarthritis, iron deficiency, anaemia, chronic bronchitis, dyslipidemia, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, diabetes mellitus, psoriasis, generalised anxiety disorder, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)”.
He said, “The eligible Ayurveda academic institutions may apply by January 10, 2023. All details regarding contact information, eligibility criteria and application process has been shared to all recognised academic institutions and hospitals through NCISM”.
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