CCRAS – ALRARI, Chennai

DR ACHANTA LAKSHMIPATHI REGIONAL AYURVEDA RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CHENNAI

 

Other activities conducted

1. 100 Days TB Mukt Abhiyan (24.03.2026–29.06.2026):

   The campaign was inaugurated by Dr. B. Venkateshwarlu, Assistant Director I/c, on 24.03.2026 at the VC Room. Awareness lectures were conducted at the OPD and in various areas covered under the Institute’s public health projects.

2. International Day of Yoga 2026:

   International Day of Yoga was observed on 21.06.2026 through awareness lectures and Yoga practice sessions in collaboration with various institutions. Sapling distribution, plantation activities, and programmes such as YOGASANGAM were also conducted.

3.World Environment Day: World Environment Day was observed on 05.06.2026. Awareness lectures were conducted at OPD and during outreach activities. Pledge was taken by all staff of the institute.

4. Hindi Karyasala: Quarterly Hindi Karyasalas were organised on 30.06.2026.

5. Vigilance Awareness programme 2026– Three Months vigilance campaign was initiated in the month of August 2026 and observing scheduled programmes.

 

6. Ayurveda Day 2026: Ayurveda Day 2026 was inaugurated in August 2026. Various activities like Medical camps, awareness lectures, webinar, distribution of medicinal plants, Mini expo, completions for Ayurveda college students etc were planned as part of the celebration.

7. Poshan Maah: Poshan Maah was initiated on 09.09.2026 and will be observed for one month. Webinar, awareness lectures, IEC materials distribution, distribution of nutritional medicines were planned.

 

8.Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat initiative: The initiative was initiated on 25th September 2025. Various activities, including awareness lectures and webinars, were conducted as part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative to promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and national integration.

 

9. Hindi Pakhwada: Hindi Pakhwada inaugural function done on 15.09.2026 and will be observed till 30.09.2026. Various competitions for staff were planned.

 

10. Research Collaborations and Ongoing Projects

The Institute has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the following organizations for collaborative academic and research activities:

• Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Ayurveda College & Hospital, under Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Visva Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV), a deemed university at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.

• Sri Sairam Ayurveda Medical College & Research Centre, Sai Leo Nagar, Poonthandalam, West Tambaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.

Collaborative Projects Undertaken

1. General Health Screening with Special Focus on Tuberculosis, Anemia, Haemoglobinopathies, and Malnutrition, along with Ayurvedic Interventions for Improved Health Outcomes among students of Ekalavya Residential Model Schools (EMRS) functioning under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Collaboration: CCRAS–ICMR–NIRTH.

 

1. A Community-Based Study to Assess the Role of Ayurvedic Interventions and Lifestyle Advocacy on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, implemented under the Ayush and Public Health component of Ayurswasthya Yojana. Collaboration: Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

 

 

11. National Arogya Expo & Ayuah Conclave 2026 (9th to 12th January 2026):

    CCRAS–ALRARI, Chennai participated in the National Arogya Expo & Ayush Conclave 2026 at Babuji Memorial Ashramam, Manapakkam, Chennai. An exhibition stall and Ayurveda OPD were organized, attracting 798 visitors and providing free consultation and medicines to 444 patients. IEC materials, CCRAS publications and digital displays were showcased. The programme was coordinated by Dr. P. Srinivas, Research Officer (Ayurveda), Nodal Officer, under the guidance of Dr. C. Murali Krishna, Assistant Director In-Charge.

12. YOGASANGAM – International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026:

ALRARI, Chennai organized YOGASANGAM – IDY 2026 on 21 June 2026 at M.A. Chidambaram School of Nursing, Taramani, Chennai. The programme included a Common Yoga Protocol session with asanas, pranayama and meditation, with participation of 65 members, including 35 ALRARI staff and 30 nursing students/faculty. The programme was attended by eminent guests and coordinated by Dr. P. Srinivas, Research Officer (Ayurveda), Nodal Officer, under the guidance of the Institute In-Charge.