Govt launches SIDDHI 2.0 to boost research-driven innovation in Ayurveda pharma sector

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, on Wednesday announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship industry-research interface initiative, SIDDHI 2.0 (Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare and Integration).

Launched at a two-day national conclave in Vijayawada, SIDDHI 2.0 marks a strategic shift towards research-led product development, indigenous technology advancement, and accelerated translational pathways, and industry partnerships -- key elements of India’s evolving Ayush innovation agenda. “As lifestyle-related diseases are on the rise, Ayurveda’s wellness-centric approach is increasingly relevant,” said Prof Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS.

Acharya appreciated CII’s support in enabling direct engagement between CCRAS and the pharmaceutical sector through platforms such as SIDDHI. K Dinesh Kumar, Director (Ayush), Government of Andhra Pradesh, emphasised that SIDDHI 2.0 brings all key stakeholders onto a single platform and added that while modern science has increased lifespan, Ayurveda can ensure a healthier lifespan.