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CCRAS - Captain Srinivasamurthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute,Chennai

The institute was named after Captain Dr. G. Srinivasa Murthy, a legendary figure in Indian medicine. His disciple, Dr V. Narayana Swamy, founded the institute, initially named Captain Srinivasa Murthy Drug Research Institute for Ayurveda (CSMDRIA) in the year 1963 in IMPCOPS, Chennai, with a motive to study the phytochemical aspects of medicinal plants used in Indian Systems of Medicine. Later, in August 1972, the erstwhile Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CCRIM&H) took over this Institute. In March 1978, CCRIMH was bifurcated into two separate councils, and this Institute became a part of the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS). Subsequently, in September 2010, the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS) was bifurcated into two individual councils, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS). Since then, the institute has come under CCRAS. From 2021 onwards, the institute was known as Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI).

Assistant Director's Desk

Welcome to Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI), Chennai. Established in 1963, the institute has evolved into a premier centre for research, standardization, and pharmacological validation of drugs used in Ayurveda and Indian traditional medicine systems. As the first NABL-accredited institute under the Ministry of Ayush since 2008 and a licensed Drug Testing Laboratory (DTL) for Ayurveda and Siddha drugs, CSMCARI upholds the highest standards of quality and integrity. Currently, testing services are provided in 185 parameters under the NABL scope (ISO/IEC 17025:2017), by various departments – Botany and Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy (Ayurveda), Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Pharmacology. The institute actively undertakes Intramural Research (IMR) projects across these disciplines to strengthen and integrate Ayurveda with modern scientific approaches. Recognized as a Ph.D. centre by the University of Madras, CSMCARI has produced over 40 doctorates and contributed more than 600 publications and 8 patents. Our mission is to advance research in Ayurveda through excellence in innovation, and national/ international collaboration.

Dr. S. Chitra, Assistant Director In-Charge, CSMCARI, Chennai

Brief Introduction

The institute was named after Captain Dr. G. Srinivasa Murthy, a legendary figure in Indian medicine. His disciple, Dr V. Narayana Swamy, founded the institute, initially named Captain Srinivasa Murthy Drug Research Institute for Ayurveda (CSMDRIA) in the year 1963 in IMPCOPS, Chennai, with a motive to study the phytochemical aspects of medicinal plants used in Indian Systems of Medicine. Later, in August 1972, the erstwhile Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CCRIM&H) took over this Institute. In March 1978, CCRIMH was bifurcated into two separate councils, and this Institute became a part of the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS). Subsequently, in September 2010, the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS) was bifurcated into two individual councils, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS). Since then, the institute has come under CCRAS. From 2021 onwards, the institute was known as Captain Srinivasa Murthy Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CSMCARI).

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About Us

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.

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