Hospital division
Out-patient department RARI, Gangtok, provides health care services both at the Institute and through its extension centres across Sikkim. In addition to OPD operating from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Institute features a dedicated laboratory wing for a wide range of biochemistry and pathology investigations. About 3,87,615 patients in the state have been treated since inception. The Institute is being accredited to Ayush Entry Level NABH certification from the Quality Council of India
Special Geriatric health care clinic
The Institute provides specialized healthcare services to the geriatric population. The comprehensive care is delivered through our Outpatient Department, offering a 60% discount on all services, including registration, Panchakarma, and laboratory charges. The institute ensures accessible and affordable care for all senior citizens of the society. A good number of patients are treated for their different age-related problems, like Vatavyadhi, Sandhivata, Madhumeha, Asmari, Hridroga, Asthila, Manashika Vikara, Vyanabala Vaisamya, Arsha, Bhagandara, Parikartika, Siragranthi, Amlapitta, Grahani Roga, Twak roga, etc.
Ayurveda Health Centres (AHC) under North East Plan (NEP)
Three AHCs are running in the three districts of Sikkim and providing health care services to the general public at Geyzing (West Sikkim district), Jorethang (South Sikkim district) and Mangan (North Sikkim district). The main objective of the project comprises providing health care services through OPDs, including basic health checkups, creating awareness about hygiene through counselling and distribution of IEC material among the masses in the local language, documentation of health-related demography, etc. Approximately 1400 patients benefit from the OPD facilities at AHCs monthly. All healthcare services at these three centres are provided free of charge.
- Ayurveda Health Centre -1st Floor -Nagar Panchayat building, Mangan, North Sikkim- 737 116
- Ayurveda Health Centre- Jorethang, Daragaon Melli-Nayabazar Road, South Sikkim- 717 121
- Ayurveda Health Centre -Geyzing, Pandey Colony Geyzing- Pelling Road, West Sikkim- 737 111
Pathology and Biochemistry laboratory
The Institute is well-equipped with essential diagnostic instruments such as an Auto Analyzer, Hematology Analyzer, Binocular Compound Microscope, Incubator, Centrifuge, and Autoclave. Utilizing these facilities, a range of pathology and biochemistry investigations were conducted, including Kidney Function Test (KFT), Lipid Profile, Blood Glucose, HbA1c, Serum Calcium, Hemoglobin, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Factor, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Titer, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Blood Grouping, Urine Routine and Microscopic Examination (RE/ME), VDRL, HIV, and HBsAg.
Panchakarma unit
RARI, Gangtok features a Panchakarma therapy unit for both male and female patients separately, offering a variety of Panchakarma procedures such as Abhyanga, Swedana, Vamanakarma, Vasthi, Nasyakarma, Sirodhara, etc. All procedures are conducted under the expert guidance of experienced Ayurveda physicians.
Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP)
Under tribal sub plan
The institute has dedicated itself to raising health awareness among the tribal population of Sikkim by offering doorstep Ayurvedic health services, including free consultations, check-ups, and Ayurvedic medicine distribution since December 2014. The project also validates folklore claims and local health traditional knowledge. Around 6000 tribal individuals benefit from the program each year. 8-10 folklore claims are being reported and documented through this programme every year on behalf of the claimants.
Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Programme (AMHCP)
Under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)
The program commenced in 2016, and since then, the program has been dedicated to providing Ayurveda medical aid at the doorstep of the scheduled caste community in Sikkim. The program also aims to study their livelihood, socio-demographic profile, and disease prevalence among SC communities. About 5000 scheduled caste populations benefit from the program in Sikkim every year.
Clinical Trials
Since its inception, the Institute has conducted numerous clinical studies, contributing significantly to Ayurveda medical research. To date, approximately 31research projects have been completed in compliance with the Good Clinical Practices (GCP), each advancing our understanding and enhancing our healthcare practices. These efforts reflect our commitment to pioneering medical advancements and improving patient care.
Pharmacovigilance Programme
The Institute acts as a Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre (PPvC) to monitor the safety of Ayurvedic drugs, raise awareness about Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) related to these drugs, and generate data on objectionable and misleading advertisements.
5.1. Completed Clinical Research Project
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project |
| 1. | To study the efficacy of Pippali churna in Pratisyaya (Running nose) in children |
| 2. | To study the efficacy of compound Ayurvedic formulation in Pravahika (Diarrhea) |
| 3. | To study the efficacy of compound Ayurvedic formulation in chronic Skin Diseases (Twakroga) |
| 4. | To study the efficacy of compound Ayurvedic formulation in Galaganda (Goitre) |
| 5. | To study the efficacy of compound Ayurvedic formulation Ayush-64 in Visamjvara |
| 6. | To study the efficacy of multiple Ayurvedic regimen in Sweta Pradar (White discharge) |
| 7. | To Study the efficacy of Bilva majja churna in “Grahini Dosa |
| 8. | To Study the efficacy of Hingu Triguna Taila and Yograj Guggulu in Gridhrasi Roga |
| 9. | Multi-centric clinical trial on Dhatri Lauha on Iron deficiency Anemia |
| 10. | Clinical evaluation of Punarnava Guggulu and Rasna Saptaka Kashaya in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (Amavata) |
| 11. | A prospective open label controlled interventional study on the effect of Ayurvedic intervention (Ayurveda Raksha Kit) as a prophylactic measure in the Pandemic of COVID-19 – A community based study |
| 12. | Impact of Ayu Raksha Kit in Covid-19 community-based prophylactic study. |
| 13. | A prospective community based study for the evaluation of Yograj Guggulu, Ashwagandha churna and Narayana taila in Osteoarthritis knee (Janugata Sandhivata) |
| 14. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health related Quality of life in schedule Tribe population in India- a Community based, cluster randomized controlled study |
| 15. | Profiling of Demographic, health status and Non communicable Disease profiling among Scheduled Tribe population in East District and West District of Sikkim– A descriptive, Cross-Sectional epidemiological Study |
| 16. | A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of Dhatri Loha in the management of Anemia (Pandu) |
| 17. | A Prospective Community Based Study for The Evaluation of Effectiveness of Yograj Guggulu, Ashwagandha Churna and Narayana Taila in The Management of Osteoarthritis Knee (Janugat Sandhivata). |
| 18. | “Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacy on health-related Quality of life in schedule Caste population in Sikkim- a community based; cluster randomized controlled study” |
| 19. | Demographic and Non communicable Disease profiling among Scheduled caste population in East Sikkim and South Sikkim– A descriptive, Cross-Sectional epidemiological Study. |
| 20. | Demographic and Non communicable Disease profiling among patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda Health Centres in selected North East regions in India – A descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study. |
| 21. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based Diet &Lifestyle advocacies and Ayurvedic treatment regimen in patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda health centres in selected North east regions of India. |
| 22. | “Profiling of Demographic, Health Status And Non Communicable Diseases Among Scheduled Caste Population In East Sikkim – A Descriptive, Cross Sectional Epidemiological Study” |
| 23. | A randomized placebo controlled trial of Ayush SR in Perceived stress |
| 24. | Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of Non-communicable Diseases and their risk factor among Scheduled Tribes in East district and West district of Sikkim |
| 25. | Effect of Ayush SR on psychological status and quality of life of apparently healthy elderly population – A multicenter double blind placebo controlled study |
| 26. | Non -Communicable Diseases and associated factors among health seekers approaching the selected Ayurveda Health centres in Northeast India |
| 27. | Systems Biology Approach to Delineate Molecular Signatures of Prakriti in Healthy Humans |
| 28. | Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayana A & B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study |
| 29. | Effectiveness of composite Ayurveda regimen in a black box design for the management of Rheumatoid arthritis- A community based study |
| 30. | Acceptability of the Comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster Randomized study |
| 31. | Assessment of acceptability of the Comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the tribal community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study |
5.2. Completed Medicinal Plant Research Project
| Sl. No. | Title of the project |
| 1. | Medico Ethno Botanical Survey in the forest areas of Darjeeling district of West Bengal |
5.3. Ongoing Clinical Research Project
| Sl. No. | Title of the project |
| 1. | General health screening with special focus on selected disease conditions (Tuberculosis, Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease & Malnutrition) and Ayurveda management of Anemia& Malnutrition in students of Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) [Multicentric collaborative project] |
| 2. | Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) towards Pharmacovigilance of Ayurvedic Medicines among Registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners of the Respective States – a Multicentre Study |
5.4. Ongoing Medicinal Research Project
| Sl. No. | Title of the project |
| 1. | Critical appraisal and validation of Local Health Traditions (LHTs), Oral Health Traditions (OHTs) and Ethno Medicinal Practices (EMPs): An inclusive study among Ethnic communities of Northeast India. |
| 2. | Development of agro-techniques for selected Astavarga plants |
5.5. Newly initiated clinical projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the project |
| 1. | Documentation of Ethno-dietary practices indigenous to India |
| 2. | Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India |