Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, announced a two-day training programme on “Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana” for 9–10 October 2026 at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Madhav Vilas Palace, Amer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The programme was designed to provide an integrated understanding of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, with an emphasis on Ayurvedic pharmaceutical principles, formulation development, raw material selection, processing, preservation, standardisation and quality assessment.
Focus of the Training Programme
The training programme aimed to improve participants’ understanding of the preparation and use of Ayurvedic formulations. According to the announcement, it sought to connect traditional Ayurvedic pharmaceutical knowledge with contemporary approaches to safety, quality and standardisation.
Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana are specialised branches of Ayurveda concerned with the preparation and processing of medicines and formulations. The programme aimed to cover traditional knowledge alongside emerging approaches in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical practices.
Key Learning Areas
The announced learning outcomes included:
- Formulation of Ayurvedic preparations and dosage forms.
- Understanding raw material selection and processing.
- Preservation and standardisation of Ayurvedic formulations.
- Improving safety and quality assessment.
- Exploring advanced and emerging approaches in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical practices.
- Understanding integration, challenges and future perspectives.
The programme was presented as an opportunity to strengthen participants’ practical and conceptual understanding of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana.
About Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth
Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
According to its official website, RAV was established in 1988 with the aim of preserving and promoting classical practical and textual knowledge of Ayurveda through the Gurukula method of learning.
The organisation conducts educational and training activities to strengthen knowledge and practice in classical Ayurveda. It has also been involved in initiatives related to Ayurveda education, research, seminars and community engagement.
Venue and Participation
The programme was announced to take place at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Madhav Vilas Palace, Amer Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan – 302002.
The intended participants included postgraduate and PhD teachers, as well as senior teachers specialising in Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana. The announcement also indicated that the number of participants would be limited.
Prior registration was required, and selected participants were to be informed about selection and payment of the applicable participation fee. Food and accommodation were also mentioned in the announcement.
Registration Information
According to the announcement, the registration deadline was 30 September 2026, with applications invited through a Google Form shared by the organisers.
As the scheduled programme dates of 9–10 October 2026 have passed, the registration period has closed. Readers seeking information about the programme’s completion, future editions or similar training opportunities should consult RAV’s official channels.
Further information about training programmes, educational activities and other initiatives is available through the official RAV website.
Conclusion
The two-day training programme on Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana was announced as an initiative to strengthen specialised knowledge in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sciences. Its proposed focus included formulation development, raw material processing, preservation, standardisation, safety and quality assessment.
The programme reflects an emphasis on strengthening classical Ayurvedic knowledge alongside contemporary approaches to the preparation and quality assessment of Ayurvedic formulations.
Editorial note: This report is based on the event announcement attributed to Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth and the institutional information cited in the supplied material. Independent confirmation that the programme took place on 9–10 October 2026 was not available in the supplied source material.
