DRAVYA Portal
- 13 Oct 2025
In News:
The Ministry of Ayush has launched the DRAVYA (Digitised Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush) portal, developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), marking a major step towards the digital transformation of traditional medicine systems in India. Announced during the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations in Goa (23 September 2025), the initiative aligns with India's vision of integrating ancient medical wisdom with contemporary scientific tools.
Objective and Vision
DRAVYA aims to create a scientifically validated, AI-enabled knowledge repository that consolidates data on medicinal substances used across Ayush systems. In its first phase, the platform will document 100 key medicinal substances, with scope for continuous expansion.
The portal seeks to:
- Digitise and unify classical and modern knowledge on medicinal substances
- Enable evidence-based research and innovation
- Support cross-disciplinary collaboration across Ayurveda, botany, chemistry, and pharmacology
- Standardise and globally disseminate authentic Ayush data
Key Features
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Feature |
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AI-ready architecture |
Supports advanced analytics, research mapping, future tech integration |
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Open-access platform |
Makes verified data globally accessible |
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QR-code integration |
Enables standardised medicinal plant identification in gardens and repositories |
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Comprehensive dataset |
Pharmacotherapeutics, botany, chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology & safety profiles |
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User-friendly design |
Intuitive search system covering classical texts and modern scientific references |
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Ayush Grid linkage |
Facilitates interoperability with other digital health systems and policy platforms |
Impact and Significance
- Knowledge Modernisation:DRAVYA bridges traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary scientific validation, enhancing credibility and global acceptance of Indian medical systems.
- Research Advancement:Supports scholars, practitioners, and policymakers with standardised, authentic, real-time updated data, strengthening evidence-based drug development and pharmacopoeialstandardisation.
- Global Accessibility & Innovation:By making curated research internationally accessible, DRAVYA promotes collaborative innovation, pharmaceutical research, and knowledge-driven growth of the Ayush sector.