Bhubaneswar, Mar 13: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in collaboration with the National Mission for Manuscripts organised a "Transliteration Capacity Building Workshop on Ayurvedic Manuscripts" at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Bhubaneswar.

The workshop will be held from March 13 to March 24, 2025.

The workshop aims to train young Ayurveda researchers and Sanskrit scholars in studying, transliterating, and publishing Ayurvedic manuscripts, unlocking their vast potential for contemporary research.

Odisha, with its rich manuscript heritage, presents a significant opportunity, and this workshop will help build a skilled human resource pool to preserve and promote Ayurvedic knowledge. 40 scholars from Odisha will participate under the guidance of over 10 eminent experts.

As a pioneer in Ayurvedic literary research, CCRAS has published over 94 books and developed digital initiatives such as Ayush Manuscripts Advanced Repository (AMAR) and Showcase of Ayurveda Historical Imprints (SAHI) to preserve rare manuscripts. This workshop is part of a nationwide CCRAS initiative to systematically study and critically edit Ayurvedic texts.

Aligning with the Government of India's 'Gyan Bharat Mission', the workshop supports the survey, documentation, and conservation of India's manuscript heritage. Prof. (Vaidya) Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, emphasized, "Odisha holds a treasure trove of Ayurvedic manuscripts. By training scholars in transliteration, we are not only preserving this knowledge but also integrating it into modern research and healthcare innovations. This initiative is a step toward revitalizing India's medical heritage for future generations."

Through this series of workshops across the country, CCRAS is committed to strengthening Ayurveda's literary research, ensuring that India's ancient medical wisdom remains relevant for scientific advancements and societal well-being.

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