- The Chairperson of NCISM launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to promote evidence-based research and innovation in Ayurveda. - SPARK 5.0 aims to support student-ship entrepreneurship and research aptitude among undergraduate Ayurveda students by providing financial grants and mentorship. - Ayurshodh 2026 focuses on structured clinical research, collaborative institutional studies, and validating classical Ayurvedic principles through modern scientific metrics. - The initiative highlights the integration of traditional systems of medicine with mainstream scientific research to foster holistic healthcare delivery and global competitiveness. - **CCRAS SPARK 5.0:** An initiative by CCRAS to foster research aptitude and support student-led scientific projects among undergraduate Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students. - **CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026:** A platform designed for postgraduate and PhD scholars in Ayurveda to showcase research, covering thesis publications, product innovations, and 3-minute research presentations. - **NCISM (National Commission for Indian System of Medicine):** A statutory regulatory body established under the NCISM Act, 2020, to regulate medical education, standards, and professional practice for Indian systems of medicine. - **CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences):** An apex autonomous research organization under the Ministry of AYUSH tasked with formulating, coordinating, and promoting scientific research in Ayurveda. - **Ministry of AYUSH:** The Union government ministry responsible for developing education, research, and propagation of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy in India. **Introduction** The Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026, aimed at bolstering research, innovation, and scientific validation within Ayurveda. These programs focus on nurturing research aptitude among undergraduate students and promoting clinical trials and evidence-based validation of traditional medicine formulations. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - The Chairperson of NCISM launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to promote evidence-based research and innovation in Ayurveda. - SPARK 5.0 aims to support student-ship entrepreneurship and research aptitude among undergraduate Ayurveda students by providing financial grants and mentorship. - Ayurshodh 2026 focuses on structured clinical research, collaborative institutional studies, and validating classical Ayurvedic principles through modern scientific metrics. - The initiative highlights the integration of traditional systems of medicine with mainstream scientific research to foster holistic healthcare delivery and global competitiveness. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **CCRAS SPARK 5.0:** An initiative by CCRAS to foster research aptitude and support student-led scientific projects among undergraduate Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students. - **CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026:** A platform designed for postgraduate and PhD scholars in Ayurveda to showcase research, covering thesis publications, product innovations, and 3-minute research presentations. - **NCISM (National Commission for Indian System of Medicine):** A statutory regulatory body established under the NCISM Act, 2020, to regulate medical education, standards, and professional practice for Indian systems of medicine. - **CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences):** An apex autonomous research organization under the Ministry of AYUSH tasked with formulating, coordinating, and promoting scientific research in Ayurveda. - **Ministry of AYUSH:** The Union government ministry responsible for developing education, research, and propagation of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy in India.