The ‘Dravya’ portal will list 100 AYUSH substances in the first phase.

“In the first phase, the Dravya portal aims to list information on 100 key medicinal substances, and the data will be continuously updated through dedicated entry software to ensure accuracy and authenticity”

New Delhi 09/10/2025 (pib) Report by Santosh Seth

The Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Standardization of AYUSH Substances (Dravya), an ambitious initiative of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), is an innovative online knowledge repository.

Notably, Dravya is AI-based and will connect with the AYUSH Grid and other Ministry initiatives on medicinal substances and drug policy.

The platform also features QR code integration, enabling standardized information display at medicinal plant gardens and drug stores across the country.

Taking a significant step towards evidence-based integration and digital transformation of traditional medicine, the Ministry of AYUSH unveiled the portal during the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations held in Goa on September 23rd.

Goa Governor Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, and Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha were also present on the occasion.

This initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to leveraging technology for global access to authentic and research-backed information on AYUSH medicinal substances.

The Dravya portal serves as a comprehensive, open-access database that dynamically integrates data from classical Ayurvedic texts and standard online research platforms.

Designed with an intuitive user interface, the portal enables users to search for medicinal substances used in AYUSH systems and access detailed information on Ayurvedic pharmacology, botany, chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, and safety.

Speaking about the initiative, Union Minister of AYUSH Shri Prataprao Jadhav said that Dravya is more than a digital repository.

It is a living embodiment of India’s knowledge tradition in a contemporary form. He said that by combining traditional knowledge with cutting-edge technology, we are strengthening the scientific foundation of Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems for global collaboration and innovation.

Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, said that Dravya exemplifies the government’s vision of bringing AYUSH knowledge into the digital age with scientific rigor and global reach.

By integrating classical references with contemporary research, this platform will not only empower the scientific community but also serve as a reliable, technology-driven resource for policymakers and innovators around the world.

Prof. Ravinarayan Acharya, Director General, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), said that this platform will prove to be a significant initiative for researchers, practitioners, and students.

It will enable interdisciplinary research, promote medicinal harmonization, and enhance evidence-based validation of AYUSH medicines.

With its modular design and scalability, Dravya is a transformative step towards integrating the vast repertoire of traditional medicine with modern scientific understanding.

This is a major achievement towards making authentic AYUSH knowledge accessible, searchable and globally relevant.