Central Council for Research in Siddha

For the development of Siddha system of Medicine, Govt. of India, by bifurcating the erstwhile CCRAS, formed CCRS (Central Council for Research in Siddha) with its headquarters in Chennai and five Research Institutes/Units in three states namely, Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Mettur & Palayamkottai), Puducherry (Puducherry) and Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram). Siddha is a science of holistic health emphasising both drug and diet for human health care.

Central Council for Research in Siddha

The Council has the vision of preservation and transmission of Knowledge and enhancement of the quality of research for developing drugs with quality, safety and efficacy through well-established preclinical and clinical research facilities --- to prevent / manage /cure the diseases of varied aetiology.

To undertake scientific research works in Siddha in a time-bound and cost-effective manner, to coordinate, aid, promote and collaborate research with different units of sister Councils and Research Organizations.

To publish research articles/research journals, to exhibit achievements and to propagate research outcomes for all the stakeholders. To provide consultancy services for research projects and drug development (adopting both classical and modern techniques/equipments for Diagnosis, evolving evidence based Siddha drug treatment/therapy and promoting Siddha drug manufacture in collaboration with the other technical organizations)

Prof. Dr. R.S. Ramaswamy
Director General

Updated EMR Scheme

CCRS guide lines for Siddha Practioners for Clinical Management of Dengue fever

Central Council for Research in Siddha

Revised Tender Notice for BP Recorder non-Invasive, Rat/Mice Feeding & Activity Analyzer, Double Door Horizontal Cum Rectangular Autoclave. Last Date: 26 th Sep. 2016. Click here for details.

Research Officer (Siddha) - Selection List click here