The Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute organised a 6-Day CME for Ayush Doctors/ Scientists and Teachers on “Scientific Advancements in Ayush Research and Drug Standardization”. This training program under the Ayurgyan Scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Ayush and coordinated by the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, aimed at advancing knowledge and skills in the field of Ayurveda. This programme was inaugurated on 18.08.2025 and concluded on 23.08.2025, it brought together a diverse group of medical professionals, researchers, and students throughout India. The CME training programme featured an array of expert speakers and workshops covering various aspects of Ayurveda, including modern research methodologies, innovative techniques, and the integration of traditional practices with contemporary medical sciences.

 

In the inaugural function Dr. Ashok B.K, Senior Manager, Ayush Scientific Affairs, Himalaya Wellness Company, Bengaluru graced the occasion as a Chief Guest and emphasised on the title of “Necessity of Evidence Based Research in Developing globally Compliant Ayush Products“ What every Ayush Professional should know”.    Besides,  the following expert members from outside. Dr. Nikhil Mukund Jirankalgikar, Scientific Officer (Ayurveda), PCIM&H, Ghaziabad, Dr. Seeni, Deputy Director (Technical), Incharge, R&D for ISM, Tamil Nadu,  Dr. Suvro Chatterjee, UGC-FRP, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, University of Burdwan, West Bengal, Dr. K. N. Sunil Kumar, Research Officer (Pharmacognosy), SCRI,  Dr. A. Hannah Rachel Vasanthi, Professor, Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences, Pondichery,  Dr. S. Gananadhamu, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Analysis, NIPER, Hyderabad, Dr. Parimelazhagan Thangaraj, Professor & Head, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,  Dr. Karuna Shanker, Senior Principal scientist, CIMAP, Lucknow,  Dr.  M. Marudhu Ramachandran, Assistant Professor (Microbiology), UG Dean (i/c)m NIS, Chennai, Dr. Nariya Mukeshkumar B, Head, Pharmacology Laboratory, ITRA, Jamnagar and  Dr. Devi. J, Assistant Professor, Dr. Ambedkar, Govt Law College, Chennai. the Institute’s Resource Officers Dr. S. Chitra, Assistant Director In-charge, Dr. M. C. Soumya, Research Officer (Ayurveda) Mr. Vishnu Walsan K, Research Officer (Botany)  Dr. Kousik Ghosh, Research Officer (Chemistry) Dr Arunadevi.R, Research Officer (Pharmacology), Dr Swamy C. T, Research Officer (Microbiology), Mrs. M. Thenmozhi, Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacology) also delivered lectures on various topics during the training program. 

 

The valedictory function of the program was conducted on 23 August 2025,    Dr. S. Chitra, Assistant Director In-charge, CSMCARI, Chennai in her welcome address welcomed the Chief Guest and other eminent expert members and valued participants and expressed her gratitude for successful completion of the training program and also expressed her heartfelt thanks to Prof. Vd. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS for his constant support and encouragement and assigning the responsibility to CSMCARI, Chennai to conduct the training program under the Ayurgyan Scheme, sponsored by the Ministry of Ayush. She expressed her thanks to Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.  Dr. Nariya Mukeshkumar B, Head, Pharmacology Laboratory/ITRA, Jamnagar graced the occasion as a Chief Guest and congratulated all the participants to use the knowledge gained in the training program in their respective field.  Shri. Prem Kumar C, Assistant Research Officer (Pharmacognosy) presented the program overview. The vote of thanks was given by Dr. Swamy C.T, Research Officer, (Microbiology), CSMCARI, CCRAS, who expressed their gratitude for the participants and staff members/Media persons and all the Officers/staff who become instrumental for successful completion of the program and Certificates were presented to all participants by Chief Guest and Institute Incharge.   The training program enriched a new updation in their knowledge and it is very useful. The Training Program concluded with the national anthem.

 

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