Narayanam Srikanth, BAMS, NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, M.D, Bangalore University PhD&D.Sc.Tilak Maharashtra Vidaypeeth, Pune, Post Doctorial in Immunology and Molecular Biology&Fellow-AIRTP University of California Los Angeles,U S.Presently serving as Deputy Director General, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, engaged in formulating, coordinating, implementing and monitoring national &International Trans disciplinary research programs iviz. clinical research, drug development, pharmacopeial,Public health ,Policy and Digital&ICTResearch. Member-Several National Committees set by Government Life Member -16 Scientific Societies Editor & Editorial Board of Scientific Journals Invited Expert faculty -resource person in International and National scientifi,initiatives , Author, editor of 700 Research papers, 372 Reports,Books,technical documents , 20 Policy documents,400+ conferencrpapers, Represented India in Abroad as head and member of country delegation nominated by Government of India viz,Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bangladesh, Germany, Malaysia, South Africa, Turkmenistan, United States, Switzerland, Croatia, Antarctica, Peru, Japan. Investigator and coordinator of 900 projects of repute.Involved and coordinated projects of National importance-Golden Triangle Partner Ship,Integrative centers ,WHO,WIPO and International Grants
Chancellor’s Distinguished Leadership Award under S. Lal Singh Chair for Higher Education
Desh Bhagat University: Amloh, Punjab, India
under S. Lal Singh Chair for Higher Education 2023
Best research paper award for Literary research in the filed of Ayurveda
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
2019-08-14 | Best research paper award for Literary research in the filed of Ayurveda for the paper entitle “Ayurveda and Plant-based Interventions for Cancer Management: A Systematic Review“ {as co=Author} published in Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences. 2017; 2 (2):74-90 under AYUSH AWARD OF CCRAS, 2018
Dr.R.V. Wadake'rs Award for dedicated work in Ayurveda Sciences 2018
KESARY MAHRATTA TRUST,PUNE ,INDIA: PUNE, PUNE, INDIA
Dr.R.V. Wadake'rs Award for dedicated work in Ayurveda rESEARCH Sciences2-18
Nimi Award Excellence in Ayurvedic Shalakya Practice (Ear, Nose, Throat & Eye) Practice)2016
Association of AyurvedicProfessionals of North America,567 Thomas St., Suite 400, Coopersburg, PA 18
EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH ,CLINICAL PRACTICE AND EDUCATION IN OPHTHALMOLOGY AND ENT 2016
Best Research Paper Award: Standardization of Ayurvedic Ophthalmic formulations with Special
Regional Research Institute and University College of Pharmacy Nagpur: NAGAPUR, MAHARASTRA, IN =2015
Best Research Paper Award: Standardization of Ayurvedic Ophthalmic formulations with Special Reference to Some Biological Parameters: An Appraisal of Experimental Studies,National Workshop on Parameters for standardization of Ayurvedic Drugs2015
UCLA=AIRTP Fogarty FELLOW SHIP-2004
University of California, Los Angeles: Los Angeles, California, US
UCLA Fogarty Advanced International Training and Research Programme (AIRTP),Center for International Research in Immunology & Disease, University of California, Los Angeles 2004
Gold Medal :Best Scientific paper ‘
Swadesi Science Movement,: TRIVENDRUM, KERALA, IN
Gold Medal :Best Scientific paper ‘Study on Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) : A Shiro Marmagata Roga and it’s Management’ National Seminar on Marma Chikitsa & Nadivignan, by Vagbhata sarani, Swadesi Science Movement, Kerala 22-24 October, 1999 Distinction 1999
Silver Medal: 2nd State Level Elocution Competition in Ayurveda;Harita Ayurveda Kendra, Vijay
Harita Ayurveda Kendra, Vijayawada: Vijayawada, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
Silver Medal: 2nd State Level Elocution Competition in Ayurveda;Harita Ayurveda Kendra, Vijayawada; 3rd March 1992
Gold Medal :Dr.Sarabaiah Sharama Memorial Gold Medal for best student in Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmol
Dr.NRS .Govt.Ayurvedic Medical College: Vijayawada, NTR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIEANDHRA PRADESH, IN
Gold Medal :Dr.Sarabaiah Sharama Memorial Gold Medal for best student in Shalakya Tantra (Ophthalmology and ENT);22nd September 1992
Silver Medal: 1st State Level Elocution Competition in Ayurveda;Harita Ayurveda Kendra, Vijay
Harita Ayurveda Kendram: Vijayawada, ANDHRA PRADESH, IND IA
1991 | Silver Medal: 1st State Level Elocution Competition in Ayurveda;Harita Ayurveda Kendra, Vijayawada; 3rd March 1991
Fellow of Society for Ethnopharmacology, India:
Society for Ethnopharmacology, India: KOLKATTA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA
Dr N. Srikanth, DDG, #CCRAS, was conferred a Fellowship by the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India, during its 12th Convention (SECON-2025) on 30 Oct 2025 at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, in recognition of his remarkable contributions to research, documentation, validURL: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/narayanam-srikanth-35822147_naray awarde\\\anam-srikanth-conferred-with-fellow-activity-7391523128130101248-6ADF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAnSMrQB5t9Frvbl0FixZYNJZbCEX19QB2I
AYURVEDA VISWA RATNA AWARD
2nd Ayurveda World SummmitAt: The Royal Senate & The Grand Castle Gate no 6, Palace Grounds, Bengalu
2nd Ayurveda World SummmitAt: The Royal Senate & The Grand Castle Gate no 6, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, Karnataka,INDIA, 25-28 Decdember 2025
Dr. P. D. Sethi National HPTLC Awards 2025.2nd Prize Herbal Categoery Issued by Awarding B
Issued by Awarding Body: Anchrom Enterprises (I) Pvt. Ltd.. · Apr 2026
2026 | Dr. P. D. Sethi National HPTLC Awards 2025. Second prize in the Herbal Category (Researchers from CCRAS secured second prize in the Herbal Category at the Dr. P. D. Sethi National HPTLC Awards 2025. The award, conferred by Anchrom Enterprises (I) Pvt. Ltd., recognized their research article titled “Simultaneous Quantification of Five Bioactive Markers for Standardization of Ayurvedic Polyherbal Formulation Jwarahara Kwatha Choornam using HPTLC,” published in Scientific Reports 15(1) DOI:
Deputy DIirector General
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi, India
01 Jun 2016 - present
Assistant Director
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi, India, New Delhi, India
01 Jun 2006 - 01 Jul 2016
Research Officer
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi, India, New Delhi, India
01 Mar 1999 - 01 Jun 2006
Assistant Professor
Sri Kala Bhiraveshwara Ayurvedic Medical Collage and Hospital, Bangalore, India
01 Jan 1999 - 01 Mar 1999
Senior Lecturer
Indian Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine and Research, Bangalore, India
01 Mar 1997 - 01 Sep 1998