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NCISM Launches "SMART 2.0" to Mainstream Ayurveda Research.

Government Schemes | Dated: 02 jan 2026

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched "SMART 2.0" (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals). The program aims to encourage collaborative clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with teaching professionals. It is a joint initiative with the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • SMART 1.0 successfully covered areas like Iron Deficiency Anemia and Diabetes.
  • 2.0 focuses on safety, tolerability, and adherence to Ayurveda formulations.
  • It targets Ayurveda colleges and hospitals across the country.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: SMART 2.0.
  • Goal: Mainstream Ayurveda Research.
  • Partners: NCISM & CCRAS.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which initiative was launched by NCISM and CCRAS to promote research among Ayurveda teaching professionals?

Correct Answer: SMART 2.0

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Ayush

  • Minister – Prataprao Jadhav
  • NCISM Chairman – Vaidya Jayant Deopujari