Lok Sabha Question No. 1583 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-10
Subject: Research and Development in AYUSH Sector
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: N.K. Premachandran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1583 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2023

## RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AYUSH SECTOR

## 1583. SHRI N.K. PREMACHANDRAN:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  promote  the  Research  and  Development  in  different disciplines under AYUSH and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether the Government proposes to initiate action to get patent to the AYUSH medicines and if so, the details thereof along with the list of patents obtained for AYUSH medicines during the last seven years;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  encourage  the  private  institutions  for  research  and development in AYUSH sector and if so, the details there of;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to get the scientifically proven AYUSH medicines under the category of modern medicines;
- (e) if so, the action taken to obtain such research out come and patent for AYUSH medicines; and
- (f) the details regarding the Research and Development in AYUSH during the last seven years?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) Ministry of Ayush is having five Research Councils working as Autonomous Organizations with a common mandate to initiate, develop, undertake and coordinate scientific research  in  fundamental  and  applied  aspects  in  their  respective  systems  of  Ayush  medicines. These  councils  are  working  for  Research  and  Development  in  different  disciplines  of  Ayush systems.

These five Research Councils are:

1. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
2. Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN)
3. Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)

4. Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS)
5. Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH)

(b) Department  of  Promotion  of  Industries  and  Internal  trade  (DPIIT)  has  constituted  a Committee for enabling intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) protection to traditional systems of Indian Medicines under the chairmanship of Secretary (DPIIT).

A Sub-Committee has also been constituted with representatives from Ministry of Ayush, CSIR, DST,  DBT,  RIS  and  IPR  to  review  and  suggest  amendments  in  the  existing  guidelines  for processing patent applications related to Traditional Knowledge.

Four (4) National Institutes (ITRA, AIIA, NIS and NIA) under Ministry of Ayush has applied for establishment of IPR chair at their Institution under SPIRHA Scheme of DPIIT.

The list of Patents obtained by organizations under Ministry of Ayush during the last seven years has been placed at Annexure A.

(c) Yes, Ministry of Ayush is providing assistance to Government and Private institutions for Research and development in Ayush Sector.Ministry of Ayush is implementing a central sector schemes  namely  'Ayurswasthya  Yojana'.  Under  the  Center  of  Excellence  component  of  this scheme; Ministry provides financial support for establishment of advanced/ specialized Ayush medical health unit in reputed Ayush and Allopathy institutions both in Government and Private Sector and also support creative and innovative proposals for establishment and up-gradation of both  functions  and  facilities  of  reputed  institutions  to  strengthen  competencies  of  Ayush professionals in Education technology, Research & innovation, and such other fields necessary for  promotion  of  Ayush  at  national  as  well  as  international  level.  This  Scheme  also  support creative  and  innovative  proposals  for  prestigious  organizations  which  have  well-established buildings  and  infrastructure,  and  wish  to  work  for  Ayush  systems  to  the  level  of  Centre  of Excellence.

(d)& (e) No such proposal to  get  the  scientifically  proven  AYUSH  medicines  under  the category of modern medicines is under consideration.

(f) Major achievements in field of Research and Development in Ayush Sector during last 7 years is placed at Annexure B.

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## ANNEXURE A

## list of Patents obtained by organizations under Ministry of Ayush

| S.No.                                                      | Patent details                                                                                                                                                               | Patent No.                                                 |
|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)                                                                                                                   | Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) |
| 1.                                                         | A method for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of psoriasis.                                                                                              | Pat. No: 273880 Dated : 30.06.2016                         |
| 2.                                                         | Collaborative Patent Filed in India with IIT, Delhi System for providing restorative/relaxation bathing                                                                      | Pat. No: 330609 Dated: 29.01.2020                          |
| Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)     | Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)                                                                                                                       | Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM)     |
| 3.                                                         | Scar and A Kit for the Authentication of Single Drug Tukhm-E-Kasoos ( Cuscutareflexa ) and its Adulterant AftimoonVilayati ( Cuscutachinensis )                              | Pat. No: 286901 Dated:31/08/2017                           |
| 4.                                                         | Scar and A Kit for the Scar Primers and a Kit For The Authentication of Unani Drug FilfilSiyah ( Piper nigrum ) and its Adulterant Carica papaya                             | Pat. No: 286936 Dated:31/08/2017                           |
| 5.                                                         | Scar and A Kit for the Scar ScarPrimers and a Kit for the Authentication of Unani drug Zarishk ( Berberisaristata ) and its Adulterant Daru Haridra ( Cosciniumfenestratum ) | Pat. No: 292117 Dated:25/01/2018                           |
| 6.                                                         | Scar and A Kit for the Scar Primers and a Kit For The Authentication of Unani Drug Amla ( Emblica officinalis ) and its Adulterant Shakarkand ( Ipomoea batatas )            | Pat. No: 292056 Dated:24/01/2018                           |
| 7.                                                         | Scar and A Kit for the Scar Primers and a Kit For The Authentication of Unani Drug Senna ( Cassia acutifolia & Cassia angustifolia ) and its Adulterant Carica papaya        | Pat. No: 292112 Dated:25/01/2018                           |
| 8.                                                         | Scar primers and a kit for the authentication of Unani drug mulethi ( Glycyrrhizaglabra ) and its adulterant Abrusprecatorius                                                | Pat. No: 296647 Dated:09/05/2018                           |
| 9.                                                         | A Patent application relating to SCAR primer and a kit for the authentication of Unani drugs and there adulterants                                                           | Pat. No: 300006 Dated:16/08/2018                           |

|    | Zaafran ( Crocus sativus ) and its adulterants Qurtum ( Carthamustinctorium )                                                                                                         |                                  |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| 10 | A Patent application relating to SCAR primer and a kit for the authentication of Unani drugs and there adulterants RewandChini ( Rheum emodi ) and its adulterants Rheum palmatum     | Pat. No: 301118 Dated:18/09/2018 |
| 11 | A Patent application relating to SCAR primer and a kit for the authentication of Unani drugs and there adulterants Ziziphusjujuba and its adulterants JhadBeri ( Ziziphusnummularia ) | Pat. No: 303433 Dated:26/11/2018 |

## Major achievements in field of Research and Development in Ayush Sector during last 7 years

1. Global  Centre  for  Traditional  Medicine  (WHO  GCTM): Ministry  of  Ayush  and  the World  Health  Origination  has  established  World's  first  and  the  only  Global  Centre  for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in India due to the relentless efforts and pursuance of our  Hon'ble  PM.  The  center  aims  to  channel  the  potential  of  traditional  medicine,  by integrating it with technological advancements and evidence-based research.
2. Ayush  Research  Portal: for  disseminating  Evidence  Based  Research  Data  of  Ayush Systems  at  Global  Level.  Overall,  38294  research  studies  are  available  as  on  date  09 th February 2023.
3. COVID Initiatives: The Ayush Research Portal also maintains a 'National Repository on AYUSH COVID-19 Clinical and Other R&D Initiatives' where  131  Clinical  research studies, 32 Pre-Clinical studies, 98 Drug research studies and 255 research articles related to fundamental Research have been published as on date 09 th  February 2023. In the wake of the COVID-19  pandemic,  the  Ayush  Ministry  through  collaboration  with  inter-disciplinary international  and  national  organizations  of  repute,  released  National  Clinical  Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19. Overall, 150 clinical, pre-clinical and epidemiological studies have been undertaken, repurposed drugs like Ayush 64, distributed it nationwide and released guidelines for practitioners & advisories for public at appropriate times.
4. National Ayush Research Consortium: A Consortium of Secretaries of MoA (as chair), DST, DBT, DSIR, DoC, MoEFCC and DPIIT has been created. This Consortium will work for developing an institutionalized system of high end, global standard quality research in Ayush systems. A Sub Committee has also been made to chalk out funding mechanism and roadmap.
5. Intellectual Property Rights: A Consortium on Patent Practices, IPR Issues & Challenges for Ayush Academia and Industry also created with MoA, DST, DBT, DoC, MoEFCC and DPIIT.
6. Centre of Excellence: Ministry has undertaken various Collaborative researches following an  integrative  research  model  for  scientific  evidence  generation  of  Ayush  medicines  at Institutions of national repute like CSIR, CIMR, ILBS etc.