Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Hon'ble Minister of State
(Independent Charge) Ministry of Ayush
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
Secretary,
Ministry of Ayush
Prof. Vd. Rabinaryan Acharya
Director General,
CCRAS
Dr. Gopesh Kumar Sharma
Research Officer In-Charge
Words by Dr. Gopesh Kumar Sharma
Institute incharge's desk
Dr. Gopesh Kumar Sharma is a distinguished Ayurvedic physician and researcher with extensive experience in clinical practice, research, and institutional leadership. As the Officer In-Charge of RARI, Jammu, he plays a pivotal role in guiding the institute’s research programs, clinical services, and public health outreach.
With a strong commitment to the revival and modernization of Ayurveda, Dr. Sharma has contributed to various interdisciplinary studies, national-level projects, and knowledge dissemination in the field of traditional medicine. His leadership at RARI, Jammu focuses on integrating classical Ayurvedic principles with contemporary research methodologies to promote evidence-based Ayurveda for public health.
Dr. Sharma continues to inspire a new generation of Ayurvedic scholars, practitioners, and researchers through his dynamic vision and dedication to holistic healthcare.
Brief Introduction
The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu is one of the premier research institutes functioning under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Established with a vision to preserve, promote, and advance the science of Ayurveda, RARI Jammu plays a pivotal role in Ayurvedic research, clinical studies, medicinal plant conservation, and public health outreach in the Jammu region and adjoining areas.
Situated in the culturally rich and geographically diverse Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, the institute serves as a vital center for the systematic exploration and validation of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge in light of modern scientific parameters.
Mandate and Objectives
To undertake, coordinate, and promote research in Ayurveda with a focus on regional health problems.
To conduct clinical trials and drug standardization studies for the development of safe and effective Ayurvedic formulations.
To document and validate traditional knowledge systems, folk remedies, and local health practices.
To facilitate capacity-building programs and skill development for students, researchers, and practitioners of Ayurveda.
To promote the cultivation, conservation, and sustainable use of medicinal plants native to the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions.
About Us
CCRAS
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body of the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India. It is an apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, development and promotion of research on scientific lines in Ayurveda and Sowa-Rigpa system of medicine.
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