About Institute
Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Research Centre for Ayurveda was established on 1st February 1965 under the Central Council for Ayurvedic Research, Ministry of Health, Government of India. The Unit was subsequently taken over by the Central Council for Research in Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CCRIM&H), New Delhi on 1st August 1971, and later by the Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS) on 7th January 1979. It was upgraded as a Research Centre in June 1985 and renamed as Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Regional Ayurveda Research Institute vide Letter No. F.No.12-39/2015-CCRAS/Estt.4788, dated 22nd December 2020. The Institute is located on the second floor of the Voluntary Health Services (VHS) Campus, established through the generous endowment of Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi, a distinguished Allopathic physician. Situated within the VHS Hospital premises, Taramani, a key locality in South Chennai, the Institute lies close to the IT Corridor along Rajiv Gandhi Salai (Old Mahabalipuram Road), at approximately 12.9862° N latitude and 80.2469° E longitude, making it easily accessible from all major parts of the city. The Outpatient Department (O.P.D.) functions in a separate block on the ground floor of the same campus, providing a comprehensive framework for quality service delivery and patient care. It houses the OPD Unit for patient consultation and management, and a specialized Marma Chikitsa facility offering traditional therapeutic procedures. The Institute continues to serve as a vital institute for Ayurveda healthcare and research, catering to the needs of both local communities and people across Tamil Nadu.
Mandate
The institute is entrusted with mandate of Clinical Research on life-style related and non-communicable diseases
Scope

 Dr. Achanta Lakshmipathi Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Chennai encompasses all operational, clinical, therapeutic and research activities undertaken by the institute. The Scope of institute’s is defined as ‘ALRARI, Chennai provides quality and safety-oriented health care services to the public through various departments/ sections.
Vision
To develop scientific evidence through Ayurvedic principles, drug therapies and marma procedures by integrating ancient wisdom with modern technology and to bring Ayurveda to the people through scientific innovation related to diagnosis, preventive, promotive and treatment methods and also introduce scientific research for public health and system.
Mission
  1. To promote good quality healthcare services through evidence-based ayurvedic principles and practices.
  2. To carry out research activities in Ayurveda practices coordinated by Central Council of Research in Ayurveda Science.
  3. To bring out scientific evidence for preventive and curative aspects.
  4. To focus on the prevention of non-communicable diseases through lifestyle modification, yoga, Asana, and Pranayama.
  5. To spread the health-giving benefits of Ayurveda to mankind by organizing various activities and programs.
Activities and achievements
The Institute has been actively engaged in clinical research on various disease conditions such as Malaria, Mental Retardation, Dysmenorrhea, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity and Lipid Disorders, Postnatal care, Indigestion (Amajirna), Eczema, COVID-19, Acne, and several others. In addition to clinical studies, the Institute has also completed several significant literary works, contributing to the enrichment of Ayurvedic knowledge and documentation. Since its inception, it has served as a centre of excellence for pioneering basic and clinical research in Ayurveda, earning 13 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and multiple cash awards from various national bodies in recognition of its outstanding contributions to Ayurvedic research and development.
The Institute provides comprehensive Ayurveda healthcare services through its General OPD, a Specialty OPD for Flu-like Illnesses functioning daily, a Geriatric Specialty OPD operating every Tuesday, and a Marma Chikitsa facility offering specialized therapeutic care every Wednesday, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Beyond campus-based services, the Institute extends its outreach through community-oriented initiatives such as the Tribal Health Care Research Project (THCRP), the Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Programme under the Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (AMHCP–SCSP), health screening programmes for Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) students, and Community based study on Iron deficiency Anemia under Ayush & Public Health Component of Ayurswasthya Yojana of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. The Institute also houses a well-equipped library, featuring an extensive collection of books and manuscripts, including rare works transferred from the Saraswathi Mandal Library, Thanjavur, serving as a valuable resource for Ayurvedic scholars and researchers.