In March 2026, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anuvadini AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice-to-voice translation platform, to translate evidence-based Ayurveda research accessible in 13 regional languages, including Hindi.

• The MoU was signed by Professor Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General (DG) of CCRAS, and Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anuvadini AI.

About CCRAS–Anuvadini MoU:

Objective: Expand access to evidence-based Ayurveda knowledge, overcome language barriers, and ensure equitable dissemination across India.

Technology: Utilize AI-based translation by Anuvadini, developed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under Ministry of Education (MoE).

Translation: CCRAS, the apex Ayurveda research body with 30 institutes across 25 states, will use AI to translate its research outputs, CCRAS Bulletin, and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials into 13 regional languages for wider accessibility.