LIST OF RESEARCH PROJECTS SINCE INCEPTION
COMPLETED PROJECTS:
| No | Name of project |
| 1. | A systematic Review of the safety and efficacy of Ayurveda Interventions for Hepatitis. |
| 2. | Implementation of AHMIS |
| 3. | THCRP Survey Project 2019-20 |
| 4. | THCRP Survey Project 2020-21 |
| 5. | AHC-NE 2020-21 |
| 6. | Profiling of Demography, Health Status and non-communicable disease among Schedule Tribe population in selected states across India-A descriptive, Cross-sectional epidemiology. Under THCRP |
| 7. | 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. Under THCRP |
| 8. | A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of Dhatri Lauha in the management of Anemia (Pandu). Under THCRP |
| 9. | A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of Yograj giuggulu, Ashwagandha churna and Narayan taila in the management of osteoarthritis knee (Janugat Sandhivata). Under THCRP |
| 10. | Impact of Ayuraksha Kit in Covid-19 Community based prophylactic study. Under THCRP |
| 11. | AHC-NE 2021-22 |
| 12. | Demographic and non-communicable disease profiling among patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda Health Centre (Moharcherra, Kakraban, Jirania and Santirbazar) in selected North-East regions in India- A Descriptive, Cross-sectional study. Under NE |
| 13. | Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacies and Ayurvedic treatment regimen in patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda Health Centre (Moharcherra, Kakraban, Jirania and Santirbazar) in selected North-East regions in India- A randomized controlled clinical study. Under NE |
| 14. | THCRP Survey Project 2022-23 |
| 15. | Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and their risk factor among Scheduled Tribe in selected states across India. Under THCRP |
| 16. | Effect of Ayush-SR on psychological status and Quality of Life of apparently healthy elderly population- A multicenter double-blind placebo-controlled study. Under THCRP |
| 17. | AHC-NE 2022-23 |
| 18. | Non-communicable diseases and associated factors among health seekers approaching the selected Ayurveda health centers in North-East India. Under NE |
| 19. | PPvC Project 2022-23 |
| 20. | THCRP Survey Project 2023-24 |
| 21. | Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayan A and B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study. Under THCRP |
| 22. | AHC-NE 2023-24 |
| 23. | PPvC Project 2023-24 |
| 24. | Assessment of acceptability of the Comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the tribal community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study. Under THCRP |
| 25. | AHC-NE 2024-25 |
| 26. | PPvC Project 2024-25 |
| 27. | Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Pharmacovigilance of Ayurvedic Medicines among Registered Ayurvedic Practitioners of Tripura. A KAP Study |
| 28. | Documentation of ethno- dietary practices indigenous to India. |
| 29. | Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India. |
| 30. | A cross-sectional study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to menstruation among school going adolescent girls in North Eastern Region. A KAP Study Under NE |
| 31. | AHC-NE 2025-26 |
| 32. | PPvC Project 2025-26 |
ONGOING PROJECTS:
| No | Name of project |
| 1. | Critical appraisal and validation of Indigenous knowledge and practices (LHTs, OHTs and EMPs) of medicinal plants: An inclusive study among ethnic communities of North-East India. Under NMPB. |
| 2. | Assessment of Health-Care Seeking Behavior of the Population and Perception of Key Health System Stakeholders with special focus on Ayush system of medicine across India: A community-based cross-sectional study. Under THCRP |
| 3. | Effectiveness of an Ayurveda Regimen as an adjuvant to the ICDS diet in the management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition among children aged 3-5 years: A community based, prospective cluster-randomized controlled Clinical Trial. Under THCRP |
| 4. | Efficacy of Ayurveda Nutritional Supplement (Ayush BL) as an adjuvant to Punarnavadi Mandoor in the management of Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia in adolescent Girls: A Community based Cluster Randomized trial. Under THCRP |
| 5. | Assessment of Health-Care Seeking Behavior of the Population and Perception of Key Health System Stakeholders with special focus on Ayush system of medicine across India: A community-based cross-sectional study. Under NE |
| 6. | North-East Consortium of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (NECMAP) (Phase 1: Establishment) |
| 7. | A Cross-sectional Survey to study the distribution pattern of different prakriti types across India- A multi centric Study |
| 8. | Association between Viruddha Ahara practices and Psoriasis: A Case Control Study |
| 9. | Association between Viruddha Ahara practice and Rheumatoid arthritis: A Case Control Study |
| 10. | Assessment of Knowledge Attitude and practice on Maternal and Child Nutrition among Health Seekers attending Ayurveda Clinical Research facilities across Different States in India. A KAP Study |
| 11. | Implementation and Evaluation of a Health Care Model Using Structured Yoga and Lifestyle Interventions for Wellness Promotion and Chronic Disease Risk Reduction: A Health System Research Study |
| 12. | PPvC Project 2026-27 |
| 13. | AHC-NE 2026-27 |
CENTRAL AYURVEDA RESEARCH INSTITUTE AGARTALA
PUBLIC HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME
TRIBAL HEALTH CARE RESEARCH PROGRAMME (THCRP)
| S. No: | Year | Aims and objectives | Work Done | ||||
| No: of tours | Population Surveyed | Patients treated | Investigations done | Folklore claims collected | |||
| 1. | 2019-20 | 1.Provide medical aid at door steps of Tribal community. 2.Study of the living condition of the Tribal people. 3.Study of dietetic habits. 4.Collection of its Socio–demographic profile. 5.Prevalence of diseases and collection of information related to health status. 6.Propagation of knowledge about hygiene and prevention of diseases. 7.Propagation of Ayurveda concepts on preventive health in relation to Pathya- Apathya and Sadvritta etc. 8.Collection and documentation of folk medicines/ claims. | 65 | 4104 | 861 | 17 | 0 |
| 2. | 2020-21 | -do- | 107 | 7014 | 1588 | 70 | 16 |
| 3. | 2021-22 | -do- | 118 | 5821 | 1799 | 808 | 8 |
| 4. | 2022-23 | -do- | 196 | 6015 | 2472 | 4054 | 8 |
| 5. | 2023-24 | -do- | 201 | 3825 | 3327 | 5252 | 8 |
| 6. | 2024-25 | -do- | 208 | 520 | 3013 | 4951 | 8 |
| 7. | 2025-26 | -do- | 81 | NA | 879 | 1385 | 0 |
Research Programme conducted under THCRP
| 2021-22 | Profiling of Demography, Health Status and non-communicable disease among Schedule Tribe population in selected states across India-A descriptive, Cross-sectional epidemiology. |
| Impact of Ayu-raksha Kit in Covid–19–Community-Based Prophylactic Study | |
| A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of Dhatri Lauha in Anemia (Pandu) | |
| A prospective community-based study for the evaluation of Yograj Guggulu, Ashwagandha Churna and Narayana Taila in Osteoarthritis Knee (Janugat Sandhivata) | |
| 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 | |
| 2022-23 | Cross sectional survey to determine the prevalence of non-communicable Diseases) and their risk factor among Scheduled Tribes in selected states across India. |
| Effect of Ayush SR on Psychological Status and Quality of Life of Apparently Healthy Elderly Population – A Multicenter Community Based Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study | |
| 2023-24 | Effectiveness of Ayush Rasayan A and B on Quality of Life of elderly population- A cluster randomized study. |
| 2024-25 | Assessment of acceptability of the Comprehensive Ayurveda-based health care approach in the tribal community and effectiveness of individualized health care – Cluster randomized study |
| 2025-26 | Documentation of ethno- dietary practices indigenous to India. Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India. |
AYURVEDA HEALTH CENTRE- NORTH-EAST (AHC-NE)
| S. No: | Year | Aims and objectives | Work Done | |
| Total number of patients | Investigations done | |||
| 1. | 2020-21 | Documentation of health-related demography of selected villages/GPU of Tripura by conducting through Ayurvedic Health Centre (AHC) / OPD. Pharmaco-vigilance of Ayurvedic medicine during AHC / OPD To provide Ayurveda health care services to population of Villages/GPU of Agartala, Tripura through OPD. | 11857 | 37 |
| 2. | 2021-22 | -do- | 17668 | 921 |
| 3. | 2022-23 | -do- | 26255 | 2644 |
| 4. | 2023-24 | -do- | 20435 | 2925 |
| 5. | 2024-25 | -do- | 19542 | 8347 |
| 6. | 2025-26 | -do- | 22103 | 11795 |
Research Programme conducted under NE
| 2021-22 | Demographic and non-communicable disease profiling among patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda Health Centre (Moharcherra, Kakraban, Jirania and Santirbazar) in selected North-East regions in India- A Descriptive, Cross-sectional study. Under NE Project |
| Effectiveness of Ayurveda based diet and Lifestyle advocacies and Ayurvedic treatment regimen in patients seeking Ayurveda treatment from Ayurveda Health Centre (Moharcherra, Kakraban, Jirania and Santirbazar) in selected North-East regions in India- A randomized controlled clinical study. Under NE Project | |
| AHC-NE | |
| 2022-23 | Non-communicable diseases and associated factors among health seekers approaching the selected Ayurveda health centers in North-East India. Under NE Project |
| AHC-NE | |
| 2023-24 | AHC-NE |
| 2024-25 | AHC-NE |
| 2025-26 | Documentation of ethno- dietary practices indigenous to India. Documentation of plants, metals, minerals, animal products and other materials used in various indigenous religious practices and rituals across India. |
| A cross-sectional study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to menstruation among school going adolescent girls in North Eastern Region. A KAP Study |
Critical appraisal and validation of Indigenous knowledge and practices (LHTs, OHTs and EMPs) of medicinal plants: An inclusive study among ethnic communities of North-East India
Collaborative Project with National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB)
| S. No: | Year | Aims and objectives | Work Done | |
| Total no. of Healers | Folklore claims collected | |||
| 1. | 2022-23 | 1.Quantitative analysis of therapeutic values of medicinal plants used by ethnic communities and tribes of northeast India states. 2.Documentation of medico-ethnobotanic information (LHTs, OHTs, EMPs) among ethnic communities and tribes in Northeast India. 3.Development of database of traditional healers and practitioners of each ethnic community and tribes of Northeastern region of India. 4.Preservation of Biological Reference Materials. 5.Development of comprehensive database on results of the study. 6.Screening of new information through validation of Collected information. | 59(Tripura=51, Mizoram=8) | 108 |
| 2. | 2023-24 | Do- | 86(Tripura) | 232 |
| 3. | 2024-25 | 56 (Tripura-53; Mizoram-03) | 75 (Tripura-68; Mizoram-07) | |
| 4. | 2025-26 | 28 (Tripura-23; Mizoram-05) | 32 (Tripura-27; Mizoram-05) | |
Pharmacovigilance Programme (PPvC)
| S. No. | Year | Aims and objectives | Work Done | ||
| ADR Reported | Misleading Advertisement | Awareness Programme | |||
| 1. | 2022-23 | 1.To monitor safety of the drugs and provide structured inputs for appropriate regulatory interventions. 2.To Create awareness about ADR monitoring of ASU & H drugs in their respective vicinity. 3.To generate data on Objectionable advertisements. | 03 | 05 | 02 |
| 2. | 2023-24 | -do- | 05 | 07 | 02 |
| 3. | 2024-25 | -do- | 06 | 07 | 02 |
| 4. | 2025-26 | -do- | 01 | 40 | 02 |