Lok Sabha Question No. 2638 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-08-04
Subject: Quality Education in AYUSH Streams
Ministry: AYURVEDA,YOGA & NATUROPATHY,UNANI,SIDDHA AND HOMEOPATHY (AYUSH)
Asked by: Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AYUSH

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.-2638 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04/08/2023

## 'QUALITY EDUCATION IN AYUSH STREAMS' 2638. SHRIMATI  POONAMBEN MAADAM:

Will the Minister of AYUSH be pleased to state:

(a)  whether the Government has taken any steps to ensure the quality of education in AYUSH streams;

(b)  if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government has any plans to offer any funding to the academic institutions for research and innovation in AYUSH sector; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF AYUSH (SHRI SARBANANDA SONOWAL)

(a) & (b) Yes, In order to regulate/ensure transparency, to improve quality and functioning of AYUSH Colleges across the Country, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) Act, 2020 and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) Act, 2020 were notified and published on 21 st September, 2020 in the Official Gazette of India. Accordingly, as per the provisions of NCISM & NCH Act, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020  came  into  force  with  effect from  11 th June,  2021  and  National  Commission  for Homoeopathy Act, 2020 came into force with effect from 5 th July, 2021 respectively.

The  details  of  National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  (NCISM)  Act,  2020,  are available at the following link: https://ncismindia.org/NCISM%20Gazette%20notification.pdf

The  details  of  National  Commission  for  Homoeopathy  (NCH)  Act,  2020,  are  available  at  the following link: https://www.livelaw.in/pdf\_upload/pdf\_upload-381801.pdf

Further,  the  following  reforms  have  been  taken  for  bringing  transparency  &  improve  quality education in AYUSH institutions:

- (i) Admission is being done through the common Entrance Examination now National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET-UG)  to  all Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and

Homoeopathy (ASU & H) Under-graduate courses conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).

- (ii) Admissions to all  Ayurveda,  Siddha,  Unani,  and  Homoeopathy  (ASU  &  H)  Post graduate Colleges are being done through a common Entrance test called All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA).
- (iii) All  India  Quota  Seats  has  been  created:  Minimum  15%  of  the  total  seats  (which may be more as per existing rules of the concerned State/University/Institutes) of all ASU & H (UG & PG) courses in Government, Government aided, Private Colleges, Deemed Universities,  Central  Universities  and  National  Institutes  from  academic year 2019-20.
- (iv) A committee namely AYUSH  Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) has also  been  constituted  for  conduction  of  All  India  Quota  Seats  for conduction  of  counseling  of  All  India  Quota  (AIQ)  seats  under  Government, Government aided, Central Universities National Institutes and Deemed Universities for every academic year.
- (v) National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  (Minimum  Standards  of Undergraduate Ayurveda Education) Regulation-2022 has been notified.
- (vi) National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  (Minimum  Standards  of Undergraduate Unani Education) Regulations-2022 has been notified.
- (vii) National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  (Minimum  Standards  of Undergraduate Siddha Education) Regulations-2022 has been notified.
- (viii) National  Commission  for  Indian  System  of  Medicine  ((Minimum  Standard  of Undergraduate Sowa-Rigpa Education) Regulations-2022 has been notified.
- (ix) National Commission for Homoeopathy (Homoeopathy Graduate Degree Course Bachelor  of  Homoeopathic  Medicine  and  Surgery  (B.H.M.S).  Regulations-  2022 has been notified.
- (x) Post  Basic  Diploma  in  Ayurvedic  Nursing  Programme  as  additional  qualification (add  on  Allopathy  Nursing  degree)  has  been  notified  by  Indian  Nursing  Council (INC).
- (xi) Institute  of  Teaching  and  Research  in  Ayurveda  (ITRA),  Jamnagar  has  been accorded the status of Institute of National Importance on 15.10.2020 by an Act of Parliament.

Furthermore, to ensure the quality of education in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa- Rigpa and Homoeopathy  (ASUSR  &  H)  Colleges,  the  several  steps  have  been  taken  by  National Commission for Indian System of Medicine and National Commission for Homoeopathy. Details of step taken by the NCISM and NCH are placed as Annexure-I.

In addition to this the Government of India has setup Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences  (CCRAS)  an  autonomous  organization  for  undertaking  coordinating  formulating, developing and promoting research on scientific lines in Ayurveda. The research activities are carried out through 30 institute/Centres located all over India and through collaborative studies with various Universities, Hospitals and Institutes.

The  Council  is  in  active  collaboration  with  institutes  of  national  repute  such  as  AIIMS  New Delhi,  BHU,  IIT  Delhi,  IIT  Guwahati,  ICMR,  CSIR,  DRDO,  JNU,  National  Innovation Foundation, IISER Pune, etc.

Further,  to  promote  and  spread  information,  knowledge  and  awareness  of  Ayurveda  and Ayurvedic medicines, CCRAS is regularly participating in various Arogya Melas, Ayurveda day, Azadi  ka  Amrit  Mahotsav  and  related  activities  etc.  as  per  the  directives  of  the  Ministry  of Ayush.

The Council is also creating awareness regarding Health, Hygiene, and Ayurveda based diet & lifestyle advocacy for maintenance of health & prevention of disease through research oriented public health care programmes viz. Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Programme under Schedule Caste  Schedule  Plan  (AMHCP-SCSP)  &  Tribal  Health  Care  Research  programme  (THCRP) programme.

(c)  &  (d) Yes,  The  Ministry  of  Ayush  is  running/implementing  the  Central  Sector  Scheme namely AYURGYAN Scheme having two components, i.e., (i) Capacity Building & Continuing Medical Education (CME) in Aysuh (ii) Research & Innovation in AYUSH from the FY 202122.  Under  the  research  &  Innovation  in  AYUSH,  financial  assistance  is  provided  to  the Organizations/Institutions for research studies, for promotion of AYUSH research and to support research & Innovation in AYUSH.

The  details  of  fund  allotted  for  Ayurveda,  Yoga  &  Naturopathy,  Unani  and  Siddha  research projects  supported  to  the  organization/  Institution  throughout  the  country  for  Research  & Innovation in Ayush component of AYURGYAN Scheme (FY 2021-22 and 22-23) is placed at Annexure-II.

Further,  for  Postgraduate  students  Ministry  of  Ayush  has  approved  100  Ph.D.  fellowships ( Ayush  Ph.D.  Fellowship  programme )  for  5  different  disciplines  of  Ayush  through  their respective research councils i.e. CCRAS (Ayurveda), CCRYN (Yoga & Naturopathy), CCRUM (Unani), CCRS (Siddha) and CCRH (Homoeopathy). This programme was initiated by Ministry of  AYUSH in the year 2016 in all Research Councils through CCRAS as a Nodal council to encourage  quality  research  in  AYUSH  Systems,  to  further  enhance  research  opportunities  for meritorious  AYUSH  Scholars  and  to  generate  good  human  resource  for  quality  research  in AYUSH sector.

There  are  60  fellowships  for  Ayush  disciplines  per  annum  i.e.  Ayurveda  32,  Yoga  & Naturopathy  8,  Unani  3,  Siddha  5  and  Homoeopathy  12.  The  stipend  of  a  SRF  of  Ayush disciplines selected through AYUSH National Eligibility Test (NET) is Rs.35,000/- + HRA per month. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- per annum per fellow along with one time research contingent grant of Rs.1.00 lakh is provided through the University / Institution. The tenure of SRF is for a period of 3 years.

There  are  30  fellowships  for  Non  Ayush  disciplines  per  annum  for  the  concerned  research councils i.e. Ayurveda 16, Yoga & Naturopathy 4, Unani 3, Siddha 2 and Homoeopathy 5. The CSIR & equivalent NET qualified Non-Ayush (non-medical) Ph.D. fellows selected are provided JRF  for 2  years  @Rs.31,000/-  as  stipend  +  HRA  per  month  and  annual  contingency

@Rs.20,000/- along with one time additional research contingent grant of Rs.1.00 lakh.  After two years, the JRF is upgraded into SRF @Rs.35,000/- stipend + HRA per month. In addition, annual  contingent  grant  of  Rs.20,000/-  per  annum  per  fellow  along  with  one  time  research contingent grant of Rs.1.00 lakh is provided through the University / Institution. The tenure of SRF is for a period of 3 years.

There are 10 fellowships for the selected universities i.e. Ayurveda 5, Yoga & Naturopathy 1, Unani 1, Siddha 1 and Homoeopathy 2.

Furthermore, The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has launched several  schemes  to  promote  quality  and  innovative  research  in  Ayush  and  allied  sciences disciplines  in  the  field  of  Ayurved  at  Undergraduate,  Postgraduate,  doctoral  and  Post-doctoral levels.

- (i) Studentship Programme for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK): The Studentship Program for  Ayurveda  Research  KEN  (SPARK)  has  been  launched  in  02.09.2022  in  order  to  promote interest and aptitude for research among Ayurveda undergraduates. The main objective of this program  is  to  provide  an  opportunity  to  undergraduate  Ayurveda  students  to  familiarize themselves with Research Methodology and techniques by being associated for a short duration with their seniors on ongoing research program or by undertaking independent projects.

The  value  of  the  studentship  is  Rs.25,000/-  per  month  for  two  months  duration  (Total Rs.50,000/- only) for undergraduate students of Ayurved Colleges which is provided yearly to 100  eligible students on acceptance the Final Report of their research proposals.

- (ii)  Scheme for Training in Ayurveda Research for PG Scholars (PG-STAR): The Council has launched 'Scheme For Training In Ayurveda Research For PG Scholars (PG-STAR)'in June 2023 for Ayurveda Post Graduate Scholars pursuing their MD/MS(Ayu) courses. The Amount of Scholarship is up to Rs 1,00,000/- per scholar and 100 Scholarships are granted per year.

(iii)    CCRAS  Post-Doctoral  Fellowship  Scheme  (PDF): PDF Scheme has been initiated  in 2021 with ten (10) fellowships every year to promising fresh Ph.D. holders/MD Scholars. The scheme has  been  instituted  for  identifying  promising  young  researchers  with  innovative  ideas and provides them with training and research opportunities in Ayurveda and other allied sciences

The  selected  10  candidates  are  provided  the  fellowship  of  Rs.60,000/-  per  month  +  HRA  + Rs.3,00,000/- annual contingency for 2 years.

- (iv)  Scope  for  Mainstreaming  Ayurveda  Research  in  Teaching  Professionals  (SMART) program: The  program  is  designed  to  enable  research  that  has  the  potential  to  improve  our understanding of safety and efficacy of Ayurveda formulations. Currently, SMART program is being  implemented  in  54  institutes/academic  organization  in  six  different  clinical  conditions comprising of more than 50 investigators.

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## NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE, NEW DELHI

## Education Policy Reforms and Teaching/Training Model

To align with New Education Policy 2020, global standards in medical education, and to produce  meritorious  and  skilled  Ayurveda,  Siddha,  Unani  and  Sowa-Rigpa  (ASUS) graduates,  NCISM  has  brought  logical  reforms  in  medical  education  policy,  essential standards  in  education,  educational  administration,  teaching/training  methodologies, assessment process, technological assistance in education etc., and the same is detailed below:

## I. Reforms in Medical Education:

1. Lecture and Non-Lecture hours: The ratio between Lecture and Non-Lecture hours has  been  reversed  to  1:2  to  promote  professional  skill,  and  soft  skills.  Non-Lecture includes  70%  practical  or  clinical  hours  and  30%  demonstrative  or  activity-based teaching  i.e.  small  group  teaching,  tutorials,  seminars,  symposiums,  assignments,  role play,  skill  lab  training,  integrated  learning,  problem  based  learning,  evidence  based learning, pharmacy training, laboratory training, simulation based training, inquiry based learning, field visits, inter-disciplinary teaching, flipped class room, blended learning etc.
2. Elective subjects with credit-based system: The introduction of electives is intended to  provide  opportunity  to  students  to  get  introduced,  oriented  and  exposed  to  various allied subjects, to build inter-disciplinary approach, and to promote self-directed/guided learning.  Before  taking  the  final  professional  exam,  each  student  must  qualify  for  a minimum of nine electives. This is purely online program and on the line of ease of doing business. The study hours of elective are over and above the prescribed teaching hours. Students have been given flexibility to choose their elective subjects as per their area of interest and study electives at their leisure times.
3.  Transitional Curriculum: 15-day induction programme (90 hours) with transitional curriculum has been introduced for newly admitted students before the commencement of regular classes. The students getting admitted to the ASUS undergraduate program from different backgrounds, different regions having different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.  Their  educational  qualifying  qualifications are also from  diversified curriculums,  i.e.,  state  syllabus,  CBSE,  ICSE  etc.  studied  in  different  mediums  of language.  Hence,  there  is  a  need  to  transit  students  of  diversified  backgrounds  to  the unique ASUS undergraduate courses through induction program.
4.  Competency  Based  Syllabus: Has  been  introduced  with  well-defined  graduate's attributes,  programme  outcomes,  course  outcomes,  difficulty  level,  advanced  teachingtraining  methods  at  par  with  global  standards,  formative  assessment  for  continuous evaluation of the students, summative assessment methods, the blue print of the question paper, vertical/horizontal integration, etc.
5. Early Clinical Exposure: Begins with the first professional session to provide more clinical training exposure and build self-confidence.
6.  Separate  hours for  library,  sports,  and  recreation  in  the  regular  time-table  of  all batches for effective utilisation of library, express talent in co/extracurricular events and promote physical and mental wellness.
7. Methodology for supplementation of modern advances, scientific and technological  developments in  Ayurveda,  Siddha,  Unani  and  Sowa-Rigpa  have  been introduced.  Such  supplementations  will  be  useful  for  proper  understanding  of  course contents, validation, teaching, investigations, diagnosis, prognosis, documentation, standardisation, conduction of research etc.
8.  Formative  Assessment: In  addition  to  the  university  examination  (summative assessment), formative assessment is introduced, which includes nine periodical tests and two term tests). So that students shall be assessed periodically to assess their performance in  the  class,  determine  the  understanding  of  programme  material  and  their  learning outcomes.
9. Academic calendar: An academic calendar for the entire course period is introduced to ensure uniform academic administrative patterns throughout the country.
10.  Rating  of  Medical  Colleges/Institutes: As  per  the  NCISM  Act  2020,  NCISM  is determining rating criteria for medical institutions over and above minimum standards so as to make the institutions to undergo the development process towards higher standards. Rating criteria has been fixed mainly on Inspirational index (based on student's feedback) and  Loyalty  index  (based  on  teacher's  feedback).  The  speciality  of  NCISM  Rating Method  is  the  provision  for  giving  negative  marks  to  the  institution  based  on  Student Inspirational Index.
11. Penalising ASUS Medical institutions: NCISM is taking measures such as warning, imposition of monetary penalty, reducing intake, etc., as in the case of on paper teaching faculties,  failure  to  maintain  essential  minimum  standards,  administration  malpractice, submission of fake documents etc.,

## II. Involvement of stakeholders in decision making:

1. Industry-Academia Interface: Meetings of academicians and industry personnel have been conducted to formulate the methodology for offering apprenticeships or internships in industry-oriented training for post-graduates.
2.  Survey  among  ASU  (Ayurveda,  Siddha  and  Unani)  students: A  questionnaire prepared by social scientists has been shared with ASU students to get their opinion on existing course curriculum and syllabus, teaching, training, assessment, course outcomes, etc. Their logical suggestions have been considered and incorporated into  new regulations.
3.  Professional career of female graduates in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and SowaRigpa (ASUS), a survey: A survey among ASUS graduates who passed out between the years  1996  and  2015  is  underway  to  get  a  clear  picture  of  their  profession,  which  is necessary to make new policies and reforms in medical education.
4.  Heal  by  India: International  ASUS  practitioners  and  experts  were  invited  to  have discussion on overseas opportunities and prepare orientation materials regarding overseas

opportunities, information and requirements related to international practice. Under this initiative, in future, final professional students and interns of ASUS institutions will get oriented by the NCISM approved Heal by India coordinator of the concerned college on the basis of NCISM prescribed orientation materials.

5.  Thought  Experiment:  A  survey has  been  conducted  with  a  specific  questionnaire (prepared separately for Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha) to get opinions from the teaching faculties of AUS colleges across the country on the current pattern of teaching/training, syllabus of  UG/PG,  nomenclature  of  the  specialties  and  specialists,  the  level of teaching/training, teaching and training materials, etc. Their suggestions will be valuable in making decisions while framing the curriculum and syllabus for UG and PG.
6.  Heal  in  India: Meetings of stakeholders are conducted to make them aware of this exceptional  initiative,  establishing  and  networking  ASUS  medical  infrastructure  and facilities,  Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, Scope of Medical Value travel, country's expectations, Ayush VISA etc. A simultaneous questionnaire has been shared with them to get feedback. Their suggestions will be beneficial for NCISM to conduct the meetings in the future very effectively.

7.360-degree feedback: NCISM  is going to implement a 360-degree feedback mechanism  to  get  feedback  from  all  stakeholders  in  medical  institutions  to  frame strategies in the context of improvising the teaching/learning echo-system.

## III. Teachers Quality Improvement Activities:

1. Orientation for Post-Graduate Guides: To provide orientation for PG guides at ASU colleges on publication ethics, research integrity, and scientific writing, 60 master trainers have been trained.
2.  Medical  Education  Technology: 2700  teachers  in  Ayurveda,  Siddha,  Unani  and Sowa-Rigpa  teaching  institutions  have  already  been  trained  on  Medical  Education Technology.
3.  Faculty  Development  and  Training  Program: Once  in  three  years  every  teaching faculty of ASUS colleges has to undergo Medical Education Technology (MET) program or Quality Input Programme (QIP) conducted by NCISM.
4. National Teachers Eligibility Test: is in the pipeline
5. Articles for Teachers: Each teacher is communicated with by mail with an article on teaching technology on the first Friday and a research article on the third Friday of every month to get updated knowledge in the area of education technology and research.

## IV. Training of stakeholders (Non-Teaching staff and Hospital staff):

NCISM is aiming to educate or train all non-teaching and hospital staff of each ASUS medical institution by NCISM through HRDC division of the concerned institute.

## V. Use of Technology:

1. QR  code  embedded  syllabus: uploaded  on  NCISM  site  for  the  first  professional undergraduate program.
2. Elective courses through LMS (Learning Management System)
3. E-logbook for interns is introduced.

4.  Teaching  aids  for  non-lecture  hours:  Advanced  teaching  methods  including simulators, skill lab training, blended learning, flipped class room  etc. are prescribed to make activity-based teaching and learning in non-lecture hours more effective.

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## THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HOMOEOPATHY, NEW DELHI (NCH)

- NCH  has  developed  competency  based  dynamic  curriculum  for  UG  course  for  quality education.
- Homoeopathy  Graduate  Degree  Course  B.H.M.S.  Regulation  2022  (notified  vide  Gazette notification  dated  07.12.2023)  has  various  new  initiatives  like  early  clinical  exposure, introduction of electives, faculty development programme, foundation programme, finishing programme at end of internship,  inclusion  of  new  subjects  like  pharmacology,  psychology and yoga.
- NCH has envisioned raising competencies and skills of teaching faculties in alignment with modern understanding with a regular update vis-à-vis technological advancement.
- NCH has drawn standards for education and practice of Homoeopathy and regulates the same for  promoting  quality  education  in  Homoeopathic  system  of  medicine. (Source  NCISM  and NCH)

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## Annexure-II

## Fund released in FY 2021-22 under Research and Innovation in Ayush under AYURGYAN Scheme

|   Sl. No. | Name of PI and Institution                                                                                                                                                                                     | Title of the project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Stream             |   Amount (Rs.) | Installment   |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------|---------------|
|         1 | Dr. B. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist 'G' & Coordinator - PCT, Head Drug Toxicology Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad                                                                              | Pre-Clinical efficacy (immune modulatory) and salary (Regulatory Toxicology) evaluation of Ayush formulation 'AyushKwath                                                                                                                                   | Ayurveda           |        1058340 | 2nd           |
|         2 | Dr. Abhay Narayan Kulkarni, Professor and Head, Department of Rasashastra Bhaishajya Kalpana, AYURVED SEVA SANGH (AyurvedSevaSangh'sAyurvedM ahavidyalaya), Ganeshwadi, Panchavati, Nashik-422003, Maharashtra | Prospective parallel group open label study to assess the changes in clinic- pathological variables in patients of Diabetic Nephropathy stage III receiving Ayurvedic Treatment Regimen (ATR) versus those not receiving Ayurvedic Treatment Regimen (ATR) | Ayurveda           |         423400 | 3rd           |
|         3 | Dr. Shishir Purushottam Pande, Professor and Head, Department of RasashastraBhaishajyaKalpana, AYURVED SEVA SANGH (AyurvedSevaSangh'sAyurvedM ahavidyalaya), Ganeshwadi, Panchavati, Nashik-422003 Maharashtra | A Randomized Open Label Controlled Prospective Phase II Clinical Study of HaridraChurna on Glycemic control in Pre- diabetic subjects                                                                                                                      | Ayurveda           |         577008 | 3rd           |
|         4 | Dr. M. Rasool, Professor, SMV 240, Immunopathology Lab, School of BioSciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014                                                                  | Exploring the therapeutic mechanism of Majoon chobchini, a unani medicine in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (Waja-ul-mafasil)-an immunological investigation                                                                                       | Unani              |         739664 | 3rd           |
|         5 | Dr. P.N. Ravindra, Associate Professor, Department of Neurophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore-560029                                                      | Role of Yoga during antenatal period among gestational diabetic and its outcomes in a primary health care setting                                                                                                                                          | Yoga& Naturoapt hy |        1035000 | 2nd           |

|   Sl. No. | Name of PI and Institution                                                                                                                                                                                                                          | Title of the project                                                                                                                                                                                               | Stream             |   Amount (Rs.) | Installment                             |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|----------------|-----------------------------------------|
|         6 | Dr. Dinesh KS, Associate Professor and HoD, Department of Kaumarabhritya, Kerala Ayurvedic Studies and Research Society (KASRAS), Malappuram, Kerala                                                                                                | A Randomized Controlled Trial to assess the efficacy of Gut Therapy (Koshta Chikitsa) for managing Dysbiosis in children with Autism                                                                               | Ayurveda           |        2245600 | 2nd                                     |
|         7 | Dr. S. Poongothai, Senior Scientist & Head-Clinical Trials Operations, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, No. 4, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai-600086                                                                                   | The impact of Yoga intervention on physical and mental health of adults with Type-2 Diabetes                                                                                                                       | Yoga& Naturoapt hy |        1081600 | 3rd                                     |
|         8 | Dr. G. G. Gangadharan, Director, M. S. Ramaiah Indic Centre for Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine (MSR-ICAIM), Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), Bengaluru                                                                                     | Clinical Evaluation of Ayurveda based Integrative Management of Diabetic Retinopathy                                                                                                                               | Ayurveda           |        1416800 | 2nd                                     |
|         9 | Dr. Ruchika Kaul-Ghanekar, Associate Professor and Head, Cancer Research Lab, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune                                                          | Evaluating the anticancer activity and mechanism of action of Unani formulation Habbe Musaffi Khoon against cervical cancer                                                                                        | Unani              |         805200 | 3rd                                     |
|        10 | Dr. Jagriti Bhatia, Professor, Department of Pharmaçology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi- 110029                                                                                                                       | Pharmacological and Molecular Approaches to investigate the effect of Adhatodavasica in experimental models of Bleomycin induced Pulmonary Fibrosis                                                                | Unani              |        1110400 | additional fund for the extended period |
|        11 | Dr. Gautam Sharma, Professor In-charge, Centre for Integrative Medicine & Research (CIMR), Professor, Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-                                                                 | Effect of Yoga on Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in patients with Vasovagal Syncope: A Randomized Control Trial                                                                                             | Yoga& Naturoapt hy |         569176 | 3rd                                     |
|        12 | 110029 Dr. M. R. Srinivasan, MVSc. Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology(DABT), Asst. Professor, Dept. Of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai 600007 | Validation of the Pharmacological Efficacy of Nandhi Mezhugu, pre- treatment with Kummati Mezhugu in Preclinical Models of anovulation and its application in Veterinary Medicine for Ovulatory Disorder in Cattle | Siddha             |         970800 | 3rd                                     |

|   Sl. No. | Name of PI and Institution                                                                                                                                                                 | Title of the project                                                                                                                                                                                          | Stream       |   Amount (Rs.) | Installment                   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------------|-------------------------------|
|        13 | Dr. Arpita Rai, Associate Professor, Oral Medicine & Radiology, Dental Institue, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834009                                        | Comparison of Unani formulations Zuroor-e- Qula and Jawarish Amla sada with allopathic antioxidants in management of patients with early-intermediate stage oral submucous fibrosis                           | Unani        |        1425000 | 2nd                           |
|        14 | Dr. Sujatha Law, Assistant Professor Medical Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Medical Biotechnology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, 108, C R Avenue, Kolkata - 700073  | An experimental approach towards Bone marrow and microenvironment in Leukemia by using Ashwagandha (Withania somifera) and Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba): Two candidate inhibitors of Hedgehog and NF-kB pathways | Ayurveda     |         492720 | remaining and withheld amount |
|        15 | Dr. Padmaja Marathe, MD Professor (Additional), Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai                                         | Evaluation of Role of Withania somnifera and Celastras paniculatus in Animal Models of Alcohol Addiction                                                                                                      | Ayurveda     |         725000 | remaining and withheld amount |
|        16 | Dr Supriya Bhalerao, Associate professor, Obesity-Diabetes lab, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune-Satara Road, Pune 411043 | Evaluation of the effect of Triphala and Trimad for their effect on adipocyte biology and lipid metabolism                                                                                                    | Ayurveda     |         566400 | remaining and withheld amount |
|        17 | Dr. Ghazala Mulla, HOD, Deptt. of Physiology, MMERC's ZVM Unani Medical College & Hospital, K B Hidayatullah Road, New Modikhana Azam Campus, 2390, Shankar Sheth Rd, Pune, Maharashtra    | Classification of human population based on HLA gene polymorphism and concept of Mizaj (Temperament) in Unani System of Medicine                                                                              | Unani        |         305600 | withheld amount               |
|        18 | Dr. G.R. Mohan, Andhra Pradesh Homoeopathic Association Multi-Specialty Clinic,3 -6-369, A/1, Street Number 1, Gagan Mahal, Domalguda, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500029           | A study of depressive disorders in Hyderabad urban population with a Homoeopathic approach                                                                                                                    | Homoeopa thy |         186000 | withheld amount               |
|        19 | Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni, SVKM'S Narsee Monjee Institute Of Management Studies (NMIMS), Vile Parle, Mumbai-400056                                                                               | Preclinical Studies on Triphala for its Possible Effects in Treatment of Microvascular                                                                                                                        | Ayurveda     |         366478 | withheld amount               |

| Sl. No.        | Name of PI and Institution                                                                                                                              | Title of the project                                                                                                | Stream         | Amount (Rs.)   | Installment      |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
|                |                                                                                                                                                         | Complications of Diabetes                                                                                           |                |                |                  |
| 20             | Dr. Dhruba Chakraborty, Society for Welfare of the Handicapped persons,27 Tagore Avenue, Durgapur-713204, West Bengal                                   | Studies on the efficacy of a Homoeopathic medicine in the treatment of osteomyelitis in neuropathic feet in leprosy | Homoeopa thy   | 1182240        | 3rd              |
| 21             | Dr. Kiran Sanjay Bhise, Principal, MCE Society's Allana College of Pharmacy, 2390 / B - K. B. Hidayatullah Road, New Modikhana, Azam Campus, Camp, Pune | Unani anti-psoriatic topical nano-particulate drug delivery systems                                                 | Unani          | 359844         | remaining amount |
| Total 17642270 | Total 17642270                                                                                                                                          | Total 17642270                                                                                                      | Total 17642270 | Total 17642270 |                  |

## Fund released to under Research and Innovation in AYUSH component in 2022-23

|   Sl. No. | Name and address of the PI and Name and address of Institution                                                                                                                                   | Title of the project                                                                                       |   Instalment release (In Rs.) | Instalment             |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------|
|         1 | Dr. R. Suresh Kumar, Scientist-E, Molecular Genetics Lab, National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Cytology and Prevention Oncology, I-7m Sector-39, Noida -201301, U.P | Molecular evaluation of Anticancer and Antiviral properties of Thuja Occidentalis                          |                        946400 | 3rd                    |
|         2 | Dr. Sujatha Sunil, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, ArunaAsaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067                                                                          | In vitro and in vivo evaluation of therapeutic potential of various drugs upon Chikungunya virus infection |                        485700 | remaining and withheld |
|         3 | Dr. M. Prasad, Principal, Astamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, Palakkad, Kerala- 679533                                                                                               | Effect of Classical Ayurvedic management in PCOS                                                           |                        605000 | 2nd instalment         |
|         4 | Dr. Sujatha Sunil, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067                                                                         | Comparative and combined efficacy evaluation of extracts of Nilavembukudineer and vathasurakudineer        |                       2058198 | 1st                    |
|         5 | Dr. R. Rukkumani, Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry- 605014                              | A Comprehensive Evaluation of the anticancer Efficacy and Safety of Hydrastiscanadensis Homeopathic sample |                        858200 | 2nd instalment         |

|   Sl. No. | Name and address of the PI and Name and address of Institution                                                                                                                        | Title of the project                                                                                                                                                   |   Instalment release (In Rs.) | Instalment             |
|-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------|
|         6 | Dr. Rashmi S Tupe, Symbiosis School of Biomedical Science, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune-412115, Maharashtra.                                                      | 'Investigation of molecular mechanisms in anti-glycation activity of Syzygium jambolanum homeopathic preparations in diabetic nephropahty '                            |                       1398520 |                        |
|         7 | Dr. Gayathri Gunalan, Research Officer (Bio-Chemistry), Siddha Regional Research Institute, Puducherry - 605 013                                                                      | Ameliorative Potential of AavaraiVithaadhiChooranam in Streptozotiocin induced Diabetic retinopathy                                                                    |                       1521400 | 2nd instalment         |
|         8 | Dr. R. N. Acharya, HoD, Dept. of Dravyaguna, (Former Director), ITRA, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar (Gujarat)                                                                  | Experimental and clinical studies on Nagapheni (Opuntiaelatior Mill.) an anuktadravya (extra- pharmacological drug), with special reference to its Haematinic activity |                        515560 | remaining and withheld |
|         9 | Dr. S. Indu Kumari, Senior Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnka, Hyderabad (Telangana)-500007                                                              | Toxicity evaluation of Ayurvedicherbo-metallic preparations                                                                                                            |                        997180 | remaining and withheld |
|        10 | Dr. Vineet Ahuja, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi -110029                                                 | The effect of structured yoga practices on the quality of life and clinical outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis                                               |                       2164263 | 1st instalment         |
|        11 | Dr. PreethamPai, Associate Professor, Dept. of Kaumarabhritya, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed Unviersity, Dhankawadi, Pune (Maharashtra)                                                    | Effect of oral administration of Kalyankaghritam in pediatric spastic cerebral palsy                                                                                   |                        909400 | 2nd instalment         |
|        12 | Dr. Tarique Mahmood, Faculty of Pharmacy, Islamic Council For Productive Education (Integral University), Dasauli, Kursi Road, Lucknow-226026                                         | Comparative study of nanoformulation of KhamiraAbresham Hakim Arshadwala with its traditional formulation against myocardial necrosis and associated ailments          |                        867816 | remaining and withheld |
|        13 | Dr. Zeeshan Fatima, Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Bio Technology, Amity University, Haryana, Gurgaon (Manesar)                                                              | Evaluation of anti-mycobacterial potential of Unani drugs Qurs-e- SartanKafoori and Sharbat-e- Ejaz-A Mechanistic Approach                                             |                        957994 | remaining and withheld |
|        14 | Dr. P. Manickam, Scientist E (Epidemiology); Head of Division of Online Courses, ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology TNHB, R127, Ayappakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600 077, India | Health system preparedness of Siddha system of medicine in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Tamil Nadu: Current status, stakeholder perspectives and cost analysis    |                       1878280 | 1st instalment         |

| Sl. No.        | Name and address of the PI and Name and address of Institution                                                                         | Title of the project                                                                                                                  | Instalment release (In Rs.)   | Instalment                                                |
|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| 15             | Dr. Amal KantiBera, Professor, Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036     | Effect of ghee from indigenous cow milk on cognition and neuro-protection against Alzheimer's disease                                 | 4149000                       | 1st instalment                                            |
| 16             | Dr. Geetha Desai, Additional Professor, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore-560029             | A study of Therapeutic effect of Yoga based intervention in patients with somatoform pain disorders                                   | 840154                        | remaining, withheld amount and arrears (additional grant) |
| 17             | Ashwini Godbole, Senior Assistant Professor, Institute of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences & Technology, Bangalore-560064 (Karnataka) | Effect of Ayurveda Nootropics on Cognitive Function in breast cancer patients on adjuvant chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial | 189000                        | arrear (additional grant) for SRF                         |
| 18             | Dr. S. InduKumari, Senior Scientist, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Tarnka, Hyderabad (Telangana)-500007                | Toxicity evaluation of Ayurvedicherbo-metallic preparations                                                                           | 646530                        | arrear (additional grant) for RA (II)                     |
| 19             | Dr. Zabeer Ahmed (Principal Investigator), CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Jammu -180001 (J&K)                           | Isolation, Pharmacopeial standardization and immunomodulatory activity in Unani drug Habb-e-Suranjan and Habb-e-Asgandh               | 1382353                       | 3rd instalment                                            |
| Total 23370948 | Total 23370948                                                                                                                         | Total 23370948                                                                                                                        | Total 23370948                |                                                           |