BRIEF INTRODUCTION:

The Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Lucknow, established on 19th February 1981, is a premium research institute working under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, the apex body of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, coordinating research in Ayurveda The mandate of the institute is Clinical Research related on lifestyle diseases and non-communicable disorders focusing on Eye Diseases. The institute is NABH AYUSH Entry Level certified (EAC-2023-0008), NABL certified [NABL-M(EL)T-02906] and BIS certified (CRO/QM/L-8004472).

The institute provides health care services through Out-Patient Department (General, Eye, Ano-Rectal and Geriatric), In- Patient Department, Netra Kriyakalpa (specific Ayurvedic local therapeutic procedures for eye disorders), Ksharasutra therapy with operation theatre facility for treatment of Ano-rectal disorders and other para-surgical procedures. A well equipped Ayurvedic Ophthalmic OPD is running in the institute that provides diagnostic and therapeutic healthcare services to the patients for prevention & management of eye diseases through Ayurveda. Other facilities includes Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Pharmacy, Library, A-HMIS, Public health research programs (WCH & EMRS). This institute is conducting Fundamental, Clinical & Drug research in the field of Ayurveda. The institute is having research collaborations with Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow; Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow; Institute of Applied Dermatology (IAD), Kerala and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.

Vision:

To develop into an excellent regional institute in the field of Ayurveda through Evidence-based practices and innovation in Ayurvedic healthcare practices for quality patient care, prevention, and management of various diseases.

Mission:

  • To promote good quality healthcare services through evidence-based ayurvedic principles and practices.
  • To carry out research activities in Ayurveda practices coordinated by Central Council of Research in Ayurveda Science
  • To bring out scientific evidence for preventive and curative aspects.
  • To focus on the prevention of non-communicable diseases through lifestyle modification, yoga, Asana, and Pranayama.
  • To spread the health-giving benefits of Ayurveda to mankind by organizing various activities and programs.