‘DRAVYA’ Portal Launched to Catalogue 100 Key Ayush Substances in First Phase
In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal will document 100 key medicinal substances, with data continuously updated through a dedicated entry software to ensure authenticity and precision.
AI-ready knowledge repository to unify classical and modern research on traditional medicine
New Delhi, October 9: The Ministry of Ayush has launched the Digitised Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of Ayush (DRAVYA) — an AI-ready online knowledge portal that will catalogue and unify information on key medicinal substances used across the Ayush systems. Developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the initiative marks a major stride toward the digital transformation and evidence-based integration of traditional medicine.
In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal will document 100 key medicinal substances, with data continuously updated through a dedicated entry software to ensure authenticity and precision. The platform consolidates classical Ayurvedic references with modern scientific findings, serving as a comprehensive open-access database for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
A Living Embodiment of India’s Knowledge Tradition
Unveiled during the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations in Goa on September 23, the portal was launched in the presence of Goa Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, and Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav described DRAVYA as a digital milestone for traditional medicine.
“DRAVYA is more than a digital archive — it is the living embodiment of India’s knowledge tradition in a contemporary form. By combining traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology, we are strengthening the scientific foundation of Ayurveda and other Ayush systems for global collaboration and innovation,” he said.
Bridging Tradition and Technology
The portal will eventually be integrated with the Ayush Grid and other ministry initiatives on drug policy and medicinal plant standardisation. It also features QR code functionality, enabling authenticated access to information from medicinal plant gardens and drug repositories nationwide.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, said the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of making Ayush knowledge globally accessible and scientifically validated.
“By integrating classical references with contemporary research, this platform will empower the scientific community and serve as a credible, technology-driven resource for innovators and policymakers worldwide,” he said.
Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, said DRAVYA would serve as a cornerstone for cross-disciplinary research and pharmacopoeial harmonisation.
“It will enhance evidence-based validation of Ayush drugs and foster collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and students,” he added.
Toward a Unified Digital Repository
Designed with an intuitive user interface, DRAVYA allows users to explore detailed profiles of each medicinal substance — spanning pharmacotherapeutics, botany, chemistry, pharmacology, and safety data. With its modular structure and capacity for expansion, the platform represents a transformative step in merging traditional wisdom with modern science, positioning India as a global leader in the digital documentation of traditional medicine.
