NCISM Chairperson launches CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to strengthen Ayurveda research and innovation

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026, initiatives by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) aimed at strengthening the research ecosystem in Ayurveda. CCRAS SPARK 5.0 targets undergraduate BAMS students by introducing them to research methodology through short-term independent projects, offering 300 studentships of ₹50,000 each. Meanwhile, CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 provides a platform to recognise research contributions across categories including three-minute thesis presentations (CCRAS-Prabodh 3MT), scholarly publications (CCRAS-Prakash), and innovations (CCRAS-Navonmesha), with finals scheduled for December 2026.