The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, has announced the second edition of CCRAS-PRAYATNA – Scientific Writing Workshop, aimed at equipping Ayurveda postgraduate, Ph.D., and postdoctoral scholars with critical skills in scientific writing, manuscript development, and research publication.
Introduced in August 2024, the PRAYATNA workshop series is intended to strengthen the research ecosystem in Ayurveda by bridging the gap between academic research and global publishing standards. The initiative blends expert mentorship, hands-on training, and peer-reviewed feedback to enable young Ayurveda scholars to transform their thesis work into high-quality, publishable articles.
The workshop’s key objectives include building scientific writing competencies, enhancing research visibility, and improving publication readiness, ultimately contributing to a globally recognized evidence base in Ayurveda. At the inaugural workshop held at Shri BMK KLE Ayurveda College, Belagavi, Karnataka, multiple manuscripts were developed and submitted to reputed journals.
The second edition for 2025-26 will be conducted at institutions shortlisted through a national Expression of Interest (EOI) process open till August 15. The programme will follow a multi-tiered structure, including sensitization webinars, article reviews, and a residential manuscript development workshop, ensuring deeper engagement and output-driven learning.
Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, said the initiative is planned to nurture a robust research culture in Ayurveda by empowering young scholars with the skills essential for high-quality scientific publication.
