This Committee is Headed by Prof. (Vaidya) Rakesh Sharma  

The IRA Chamber of Ayurveda, recently launched as a pioneer initiative (notably in Punjab in late 2024/2025), is designed to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and modern industrial standards.

The Advisory Committee serves as the “brain trust” of this ecosystem. Its primary role is to provide high-level strategic guidance to ensure that the three pillars—Industry, Research, and Academia—move in sync toward global acceptance.

1. Strategic Role & Functions

The Advisory Committee acts as a non-executive body that counsels the Board of Directors or the Chamber’s leadership. Their key responsibilities include:

• Evidence-Based Validation: Guiding researchers on how to validate ancient Ayurvedic texts using modern scientific parameters (clinical trials, safety/toxicity data) to meet international regulatory standards.
• Policy Advocacy: Advising the government and stakeholders on creating a favorable regulatory environment for Ayurvedic manufacturing and practice.
• Quality Standardization: Assisting the industry in adopting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and high-quality benchmarks to ensure Ayurvedic products are export-ready.
• Curriculum Alignment: Advising academic institutions on updating their curricula so that new graduates are equipped with both traditional wisdom and contemporary industry skills.

2. Composition of the Advisory Committee

Members are typically invited based on their deep domain expertise. The committee usually includes:

• Academic Leaders: Vice-Chancellors or Professors from reputed Ayurvedic universities.
• Industry Experts: Seasoned manufacturers or entrepreneurs from the AYUSH sector.
• Scientists: Researchers specializing in pharmacology, phytochemistry, or clinical trials.
• Legal & Regulatory Experts: To navigate intellectual property (IPR) and international drug approval processes.

3. Impact on the Ecosystem

By acting as a mediator, the committee ensures that:

1. Innovation is practical: Research isn’t just academic; it solves industry problems (e.g., shelf-life, taste-masking).
2. Standards are measurable: It shifts Ayurveda from “subjective tradition” to “measurable science.”
3. Global Footprint: It helps the Chamber position Ayurveda as a legitimate, holistic healthcare alternative worldwide.