About
The CARI New Delhi institute is registered under the SOCIETIES REGISTRATION ACT OF 1860 w.e.f. 29/07/2011 as a peripheral institute of CCRAS. The institute is housed in a rented building in Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, covering approximately 2 acres of Land. The Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the upcoming building of Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi at FC-5, Block A, Sector 28, Rohini, Delhi led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister was held on 05.01.2025.
The new campus in Rohini is a ground breaking development, spanning 2.92 acres and representing an investment of ₹187.15 crore. The facility will feature state-of-the-art infrastructure, including:
- The OPD and other services continue to run at the at CARI-Punjabi Bagh. In addition, the OPD services have been extended to CARI-Rohini campus w.e.f. 11.08.2026.
- Four Main Blocks: Administrative Block, 17 Outpatient Department (OPD) Block, Inpatient Department (IPD) Block, and a dedicated Treatment Block.
- Specialized Clinics: Geriatrics, Paediatrics, ENT, Arthritis, Preventive Cardiology, and Eye care.
- Traditional Treatments: Panchakarma, Kshara Sutra (medicated thread therapy), and Jalukavacharana (leech therapy).
- Modern Amenities: Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, clinical laboratories, physiotherapy units, and a well-equipped library.
- The project is set to be completed within 30 months, enhancing the integration of Ayurveda into mainstream healthcare and establishing CARI as a global leader in the field.
Clinical Research and patient care services are being carried out through various clinical sections like Panchakarma, Ksharasutra, Jalukavacharana, Kriyakalpas, Clinical Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Library, and specialty clinics like Geriatric, Eye, Preventive Cardiology, ENT, Arthritis, Paediatrics etc.
- The CARI, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, has also satellite O.P.D. centers at:
- Ayurveda Treatment Center, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Ayurveda Treatment Centre was established in Jan, 1998. Two big rooms have been provided to ATC at Room no. 260-261 second floor, main OPD building, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. One room is being used for consultation, research activities and another room for registration, store and dispensing of medicines.
During the year 2025-26, a total no. of 25,537 patients attended O.P.D., out of which 14213 patients were male and 11324 patients were female. Common diseases found in the O.P.D were Sandhivata, Raktapradara, Mutrakricchra, Shotha, Klaibya, Arsha, Cyst, Amavata, Madhumeha ,Kushtha, Artavakshaya, Kasa, Amlapittam, Shweta Pradar, Pratishyaya, Khalitya, etc. During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, , from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 10,874 patients attended O.P.D., out of which 6164 patients were male and 4710 patients were female.
In the recent years, MoUs for five research projects have been signed with the Department of Gynecology& Obstetrics, Department of Cardiology, and Department of ENT at VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital. Additionally, the unit has actively participated in various ministry campaigns such as Ayurveda Day, Yoga Day, and Poshan Maah, conducting awareness lectures for patients.
Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Hospital, New Delhi
Ayurvedic Treatment Centre at Lady Hardinge Medical College was established on 19th September, 2009. During the year 2025-26, a total no. of 20645 patients attended the OPD, out of which 9799 patients were male and 10846 patients were female. It was observed that most of the patients who attended the O.P.D. were of Aadhman, Sandhivata, Aamvata, Kandu, Vatarakta, Pratishyay, Daurbalyam, Kasa, Vibandh, Arsha, Amlapittam, Madhumeha, Ashmari, etc. The competent authority of Lady Harding Medical College and Hospital permitted to conduct various laboratory investigations and other specific investigations in the laboratory of LHMC, New Delhi.
During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 11,454 patients attended O.P.D., out of which 5,406 patients were male and 6,048 patients were female.
- Ayurveda Treatment Center, ABVIMS, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi:
Ayurvedic Treatment Centre at PGIMER-Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has been functional since 14th January, 2016.
During the year, i.e., 2025-26, a total no. of 8722 patients attended the OPD, out of which 5084 patients were male and 3638 patients were female. It was observed that most of the patients who attended the O.P.D. were suffering from Manovahsrotos Vikar Sandhivata, Aadhmana, Vibandh Vatavyadhi, Amlapitta, Shirahshool, Raktagata Vata, Kasa, Gridhrasi, Ashmari, Mutrakricchra etc. During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 4,203 patients attended O.P.D., out of which 2,668 patients were male and 1,535 patients were female.
- Ayush Wellness Clinic, President’s Estate
Ayush Wellness Clinic at President’s Estate has been running since July, 2015 under CARI, New Delhi. This centre is rendering O.P.D. services along with Panchakarma therapy to the patients.
During the year 2025-26, a total of 4394 patients were treated, out of which 3016 were male patients and 1378 were female patients. Most of the patients attending the OPD were suffering from Vatavyadhi, Trikshoola, Arsha, Madhumeha, Medoroga, Daurbalyam, Sandhivata, Kasa, Ajirna, Amlapittam, etc. During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 1,905 patients attended O.P.D.
- Ayurveda Unit: FAP- Supreme Court, New Delhi
The Ayurveda Unit, FAP at the Supreme Court of India has been functional in the Supreme Court premises since 2008. The Unit is rendering services to Hon’ble Judges and the Registry in the Supreme Court of India. At present, one senior doctor, one pharmacist, and one Pharmacy attendant are rendering their services in this unit.
During the year 2025-26, a total of 6036 patients were treated in FAP Supreme Court, out of which 4151 were male and 1885 were female patients. Most of the patients were suffering from Vibandh, Aadhman, Gridhrasi, Kasa, Sandhivata, , Udavarta, Ajirnam, Amlapiitam, Amavata, Madhumeha, Arsha, Yakkritdalyudar etc. During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 2,420 patients attended O.P.D.
- CCRAS-JNU Treatment & Research Facility, New Delhi
A new unit of CCRAS in collaboration with JNU has been initiated on 25/01/2023. The unit is providing consultations to the students and employees (working & retired) of the university campus thrice a week.
During the year 2025-26, a total of 3731 patients were given consultation, of which 1903 are male and 1828 are female. Most of the patients were suffering from Vibandh, Sandhivata, Kasa, Aadhman, Ajirnam, Gridhrasi, Madhumeha, Arsha, Mutrakricchra, Pratishyaya, Daurbalyam, Shwasa, Janubhed, etc. During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 1,392 patients attended O.P.D.
Ayurvedic Treatment Centre, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi
In compliance with Council directions, an Ayurvedic Treatment Centre was initiated at National Physical Laboratory, CSIR, New Delhi for the health benefit of officers and staff. During the year 2025-26, a total of 451 patients were consulted.
- Consultation at Press Club of India
As per order no. F.N. HQ-Estt 11012/109/2023-ESTT/7274 dated 29.01.2024 and institute letter no. F.S.4-41/2023-24/CARI/Admn-Office Order No.1230/2023-24 dated 03.02.2024, the weekly clinic at “Press Club of India” is continued with the deputation of one Ayurvedic consultant every Saturday in financial year 2025-26, for the benefit of journalists and other press club members. During the year 2025-26, the total no. of patients consulted was 1143, out of which 912 were male and 231 were female.
During the reporting year, i.e., 2026-27, from 1st April to 31st August, a total no. of 596 patients attended O.P.D. Press Club clinic reported the prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders along with fatty Liver. General consultation and follow-up sessions were given along with the free distribution of medicine as per the requirement of members of Press Club of India and their family members.