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CCRAS Interns Harness AI for Ayush Research Breakthroughs

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has successfully concluded its internship programme on Artificial Intelligence applications in Ayush systems. The programme, which ran from December 15 to January 30, selected 33 students who worked on AI projects ranging from medicinal plant research to manuscript digitization. Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya emphasized the strategic importance of AI and called for the validation and scaling of the developed applications. The initiative is part of CCRAS's commitment to building a technology-driven, evidence-based research ecosystem for mainstreaming Ayush.

Key Points: CCRAS Concludes AI in Ayush Internship Programme

  • 33 students selected from 180 applications
  • Projects included medicinal plant research and bioinformatics
  • Focus on digital documentation of traditional knowledge
  • Aimed at strengthening evidence-based Ayush research
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CCRAS concludes internship programme on AI applications in Ayush

CCRAS concludes its AI internship for Ayush, blending traditional knowledge with modern tech. 33 students developed projects in medicinal plant research, bioinformatics & more.

"The applications... should be carried forward for validation and scaling through structured, project-mode implementation. - Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya"

New Delhi, Jan 31

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences has successfully concluded its Internship Programme on Artificial Intelligence in Ayush systems, the Ministry of Ayush said on Saturday.

The programme, conducted from December 15 to strengthen the application of information technology and data-driven approaches in Ayush research, concluded on January 30.

It also offered an interactive and interdisciplinary learning environment, enabling interns to integrate traditional Ayush concepts with modern computational tools.

Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General (DG), CCRAS, highlighted the strategic importance of AI in advancing the Ayush sector and outlined the ongoing initiatives of CCRAS in this area.

"The applications developed during the internship should be carried forward for validation and scaling through structured, project-mode implementation," he added.

A total of 180 applications were received for the internship, from which 33 students were selected following a structured screening process. The participants worked on a wide range of AI-enabled projects, including applications in medicinal plant research, bioinformatics, Prakriti assessment, medical imaging, posture detection, and optical character recognition (OCR) of manuscripts.

The projects were aligned with CCRAS's broader objectives of digital documentation, evidence generation, and technology-enabled validation of traditional knowledge systems.

Mentorship by domain experts encouraged innovation, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving among the participants.

They appreciated the efforts of the interns and emphasised the growing relevance of emerging technologies in strengthening evidence-based research across Ayush systems.

"The internship programme reflects CCRAS's continued commitment to capacity building, innovation, and institutional strengthening by engaging young talent and promoting the use of advanced technologies in Ayush research and development," the Ministry said.

"The initiative is expected to contribute to the creation of a robust research ecosystem and support the long-term vision of mainstreaming Ayush through evidence-based and technology-driven approaches," it added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Only 33 selected from 180 applicants? That's a very competitive process. While the programme sounds excellent, I hope CCRAS scales this up significantly. We have so much young talent eager to work on such interdisciplinary projects. More seats next time, please!
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Rohit P
Medicinal plant research using AI is a game-changer. It can help in standardizing formulations and identifying genuine herbs vs adulterated ones. This kind of scientific validation is exactly what Ayush needs to gain global trust. Great step forward!
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I find this crossover fascinating. The project on OCR for manuscripts is particularly crucial. Digitizing and preserving that ancient knowledge before it's lost is a monumental task where AI can be a huge force multiplier.
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Vikram M
Hope this isn't just a one-off PR exercise. The DG said the applications should be carried forward for validation. That's the key. Many government programmes start with fanfare but lack follow-through. I sincerely hope these student projects get the funding and institutional support to become real-world solutions.
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Ananya R
This is so encouraging for students like me studying computer science but with a deep interest in Ayurveda. It shows there are career paths that merge both fields. Would love to see more such internship opportunities advertised widely in engineering and science colleges.

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