The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati has been actively engaged in outreach activities to promote Ayurveda and improve public health awareness.

Outreach Research Programme
  • Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP)
  • Ayurveda Mobile Health Care Programme Under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)
  • Ayurvedic Health Centre (AHC)
  • Women and Child Health Care (RCH) Programme Under SCSP
Key Outreach Initiatives
  • Ayurveda Day Celebrations (2023): CARI organized a month-long series of events to celebrate Ayurveda Day, including a “Run for Ayurveda” and a Bikers Rally, aimed at encouraging youth participation in promoting Ayurveda as a means to improve quality of life. The celebrations also featured health camps in rural areas of Assam, street plays, drawing and quiz competitions, and health talks to raise awareness about Ayurveda among the public.
  • Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) Outreach: Under the SCSP, CARI conducted 80 outreach tours, organized 8 health camps, and treated 1,500 patients within the first 100 days. The institute also conducted a comprehensive survey of 480 individuals to study their living conditions, dietary habits, and prevalent diseases, identifying lifestyle disorders through 1,980 screenings.
  • Community Engagement and Awareness: CARI actively participates in community outreach efforts aimed at raising awareness about healthy lifestyles, environmental concerns, and social issues. These efforts include organizing awareness lectures, workshops, and distribution of medicinal plants to educate the public about the benefits of Ayurveda