About SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) Program:
- It is aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
- The proposed initiative is conceptualised with an objective to identify, support and promote innovative research ideas in healthcare research areas including Osteoarthritis, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Chronic Bronchitis, Dyslipidemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Psoriasis, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- The eligible Ayurveda academic institutions may apply by 10 January, 2023.
- All details regarding contact information, eligibility criteria and application process has been shared to all recognized academic institutions and hospitals through NCISM.
- The ‘SMART’ program will motivate teachers for taking up projects in designated areas of healthcare research and create a large database.
Q1) When did National Commission for Indian System of Medicine form?
It was formed as a statutory body under the NCISM Act, 2020.
Source: ‘SMART’ program for Ayurveda professionals to boost R&D in Ayurveda in the country
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