RARI Gangtok

Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gangtok

The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) was established at Gangtok, Sikkim on the 9th July 1979 under the autonomous apex body 'Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences', Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India for organizing research activities on a scientific basis in Ayurvedic sciences and to provide health care services in the state of Sikkim. The Institute proudly houses an entry level NABH-accredited Ayurveda Hospital, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety, along with a registered herbarium at New York Botanical Garden, recognized by the acronym RARI, serving as a valuable resource for botanical research and conservation.

Director's Desk

Welcome to Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gangtok – a place where commitment, ingenuity, and tradition converge on the path to excellence in research in Ayurveda.

At RARI, we are focused on fostering an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, encourages creativity, values diversity and bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and modern scientific methods. Our mission is to push the boundaries of knowledge, applying cutting-edge research to address the challenges of our time while honoring the rich heritage that inspires our work and combining Ayurvedic principles with evidence-based scientific research to develop more comprehensive and practical healthcare approaches. The future of Ayurveda research holds promising possibilities as it continues to gain recognition and interest both in traditional settings and within the global scientific community.

Together, we’ve created something extraordinary, and I am genuinely grateful for the passion and dedication each of you has brought to this endeavour. Here’s to the future and the continued success of our shared vision.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Brief Introduction

The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) was established at Gangtok, Sikkim on the 9^th July 1979 under the autonomous apex body ‘Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences’, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India for organizing research activities on a scientific basis in Ayurvedic sciences and to provide health care services in the state of Sikkim. The Institute proudly houses an entry level NABH-accredited Ayurveda Hospital, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety, along with a registered herbarium at New York Botanical Garden, recognized by the acronym RARI, serving as a valuable resource for botanical research and conservation.

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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.