CCRAS-Central Sanskrit University initiative revives rare ayurvedic manuscripts for modern research

January 27, 2026 4:38 PM

CCRAS-Central Sanskrit University initiative revives rare ayurvedic manuscripts for modern research

In a significant boost to the preservation and research-based revival of India’s classical medical heritage, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, in collaboration with the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, has successfully completed a 15-day transliteration capacity-building workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts in Kerala. The residential workshop was held at the CSU Puranattukara (Guruvayoor) Campus in Thrissur from January 12 t...

CCRAS launches SPARK 4.0 to foster research among young ayurveda students

October 10, 2025 2:56 PM

CCRAS launches SPARK 4.0 to foster research among young ayurveda students

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, on Friday announced the fourth edition of its flagship Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for 2025–26. The initiative aims to promote scientific curiosity and research skills among undergraduate Ayurveda students across the country. Under SPARK–4.0, 300 Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students from colleges recognised by the National Commission for Indian System ...