About
The Regional Ayurvedic Research Centre (RARC), Dimapur, Nagaland, is a constituent establishment of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), functioning under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, New Delhi. Established in 2019, RARC Dimapur stands as the only Ayurvedic research institution in Nagaland, dedicated to advancing research and development in the field of Ayurveda and medicinal plants.
Situated in the commercial city of Dimapur, the Centre plays a pivotal role in promoting traditional Indian medicine and providing Ayurvedic healthcare services through its Outpatient Department (OPD). The institute focuses on addressing the specific health challenges faced by the people of the North-eastern Region and particularly Nagaland.
In 2021, the Centre expanded its scope of activities by establishing the Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit (SMPU) and an indexed herbarium facility. This unit is actively engaged in conducting Medico-Ethno-Botanical Surveys (MEBS) across Nagaland and Manipur, with the aim of documenting, conserving, and scientifically validating the rich traditional knowledge and biodiversity of the region.
Additionally, RARC Dimapur functions as a Peripheral Pharmacovigilance Centre, contributing to the national framework for monitoring the safety, quality, and efficacy of Ayurvedic medicines.
Through its multifaceted initiatives ranging from clinical research and medicinal plant surveys to Pharmacovigilance the Regional Ayurvedic Research Centre, Dimapur, is committed to fostering evidence-based Ayurveda research, enhancing healthcare accessibility, and preserving the traditional medicinal heritage of Northeast India.
