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About IRIA

International Research Institute of Ayurveda

The Government of Kerala is establishing the International Research Institute of Ayurveda (IRIA) in Kannur, the first International Institute for Ayurveda in India, to facilitate the scientific reaffirmation and validation of Ayurvedic principles, products, and practices through advanced, multidisciplinary research.

Our Vision

"Delineating Ayurveda; redefining health"

Our Mission

"To facilitate scientific reaffirmation of Ayurvedic principles, products, and practices through advanced multidisciplinary research to improve the reach, penetration, sustainability, and scalability of evidence-based Ayurveda in global health"

Manuscripts & Palm-leaf Archive

Preserving ancient wisdom through digital archiving and translation of Ayurvedic texts.

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Achievements

Advanced multidisciplinary research in Ayurveda and public health using AI tools.

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Explore Research Excellence

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Hospital Care & Telemedicine

World-class Ayurvedic treatment and clinical excellence with telemedicine services.

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Healthcare Services

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Recognitions & Accreditations

An autonomous institution under Govt. of Kerala.

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The Guiding Force

Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan
Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala

Smt. Veena George
Smt. Veena George

Minister for Health, Woman and Child Development

Dr. Rajan Namdev Khobragade IAS
Dr. Rajan N Khobragade IAS

Additional Chief Secretary- Health, H&FW and Ayush, Govt. of Kerala

Dr. D Sajith Babu IAS
Dr. D Sajith Babu IAS

State Mission Director, National Ayush Mission Kerala

Dr. T D Sreekumar
Dr. T D Sreekumar

Director of Ayurveda Medical Education, Govt. of Kerala

Research at IRIA

Explore our state-of-the-art laboratories, research centers, and hospital facilities dedicated to the advancement of Ayurveda.

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Departments & Divisions

Our six specialized departments dedicated to advancing Ayurvedic research and practice

Ayurvedic Biology

Department of Ayurvedic Biology and Translational Ayurveda

The department aims to translate the principles, practices and products of Ayurveda for the use of the community. This will be supported by divisions of microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and genomics.

Medicinal Plants

Department of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research

The focus of the department will be on standardisation, development, validation, bioactivity studies and phytoconstituent screening on medicinal flora, fauna, and natural products.

Drug Research

Department of Translational Drug Research

The department will work on pharmacological and reverse- pharmacological studies in Ayurvedic medicines. This component will take part in developing standardised, safe and quality medicine and also report adverse drug reactions of Ayurvedic drugs.

Clinical Research

Department of Clinical and Public Health Research

The focus is to conduct epidemiological studies based on Ayurvedic theory and practice. This will help in developing evidence-based protocols for disease management to integrate Ayurvedic products and practices into mainstream public health safely.

Health Heritage

Department of Health Heritage and Manuscripts

The department will focus on identifying, collecting and preserving local, regional and national health heritage-related information and artefacts.

ICT Services

Department of Information, Communication and Technology Services

The department aims to design, launch and update web-based applications, AI tools and software through creative interaction with various departments of IRIA. This will act as technological support for the institute.

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