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Ministry of Ayush Launches Digital Platforms at 27th CCRAS Meeting
Union Minister of State (IC) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav chaired the 27th Governing Body Meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences in New Delhi.
The Ministry launched 'CCRAS-PARAMPARA' to scientifically document and validate India's Local Health Traditions and traditional veterinary medicine.
The CCRAS National Research Recognitions Portal was introduced, encompassing three modules: PRAKASA, NAVONMESA, and PRABODH 3MT.
These initiatives aim to build robust research infrastructure and digital repositories for evidence-based Ayurvedic practices.
The Ministry launched 'CCRAS-PARAMPARA' to scientifically document and validate India's Local Health Traditions and traditional veterinary medicine.
The CCRAS National Research Recognitions Portal was introduced, encompassing three modules: PRAKASA, NAVONMESA, and PRABODH 3MT.
These initiatives aim to build robust research infrastructure and digital repositories for evidence-based Ayurvedic practices.
Key Facts / Static GK
Nodal Council: Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
Headquarters: New Delhi
Minister of State (IC) for Ayush: Prataprao Jadhav
Headquarters: New Delhi
Minister of State (IC) for Ayush: Prataprao Jadhav
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