RARI Gwalior

Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gwalior

The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Gwalior is a premier research Institute working under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an apex body of Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India for the coordination of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences on Scientific lines. The Institute activities started in the month of April 1970 and continued up to April 1979 under Composite Drug Research Scheme. It was established initially as Regional Research Institute (Ay.) in 1979 with the merger of survey of Medicinal Plants Unit (SMPU), Mobile Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) in addition to Community Health Care Research Programme. The Institute was upgraded as Central Research Institute (Ay.) in 1999. The Institute was shifted to its own building in August 2002. As per the notification of CCRAS dated 15th December 2009, the Institute has been re-upgraded in category “A” and named as National Research Institute for Ayurveda –Siddha Human Resource Development, Gwalior. Later the name of this Institute has been changed as Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Aamkho, Gwalior on 19th May 2016. Further the institute has been renamed as Regional Ayurveda Research Institute since 22nd December 2020. This institute is presently functioning with various departments including Clinical (OPD & IPD), Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, Biochemistry etc. The Institute laboratories are accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The Hospital of the institute is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH). The institute has also got the license as Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) for testing of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani drugs by the Drug Controller (AYUSH), Madhya Pradesh. Besides, the Institute has Laboratory animal facility approved by the Committee for the Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA), Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India, for conducting animal studies.

Assistant Director's Desk

Welcome to the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gwalior – a centre of excellence where tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of advancing Ayurvedic science.

At RARI Gwalior, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and holistic growth. Our institute strives to bridge the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern research methodologies, ensuring that the principles of this ancient system are explored, validated, and translated into contemporary healthcare solutions. Our mission is to contribute meaningfully to public health through evidence-based research, clinical excellence, and collaborative initiatives that reflect the true spirit of Ayurveda. We take pride in our dedicated team of researchers, clinicians, and staff whose relentless efforts continue to strengthen the scientific foundation of Ayurvedic medicine. As Ayurveda gains global recognition for its integrative and preventive health benefits, RARI Gwalior remains steadfast in its vision to be at the forefront of innovation and discovery in this field. Together, we look forward to a future where traditional wisdom and modern science work hand in hand for the well-being of all.

With warm regards

Brief Introduction

As per the notification of CCRAS dated 15th December 2009, the Institute has been re-upgraded in category “A” and named as National Research Institute for Ayurveda –Siddha Human Resource Development, Gwalior. Later the name of this Institute has been changed as Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Drug Development, Aamkho, Gwalior on 19th May 2016. Further the institute has been renamed as Regional Ayurveda Research Institute since 22nd December 2020.

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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.