CCRUM’s National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice” Concludes in Mumbai.
Mumbai:
The grand celebrations of Unani Day 2026, along with the two-day National Conference on “Innovation and Evidence in Unani Practice,” concluded today at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Mumbai. The event brought together scholars, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, industry representatives, and students from across India to deliberate on the future roadmap of Unani medicine in the era of evidence-based healthcare.
Unani Day was observed on February 14, 2026, celebrating the rich legacy and contributions of the Unani system of medicine. The concluding day of the conference featured a scientific workshop, inaugurated by Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush & Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare. Earlier, the Minister also inaugurated the renovated Co-location Centre of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) at the historic J.J. Hospital campus, strengthening clinical, research, and patient-care infrastructure.
The valedictory session was graced by Prof. Asim Ali Khan, President, Board of Unani, Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa (BUSS), National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), Ministry of Ayush, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized the need to strengthen academic standards, enhance scientific validation, and promote innovation to ensure global recognition and mainstream integration of Unani medicine.
Other distinguished dignitaries present included Dr. M. A. Qasmi, Advisor (Unani), Ministry of Ayush; Dr. Younis Iftikhar Munshi, Deputy Director General, CCRUM; Dr. Zahir I. Kazi, President, Anjuman-i-Islam College, Mumbai; Hakeem Khursheed Murad, Chairman, Vedaan Group, Bareilly; and Dr. Masroor Qureshi, Research Officer (Unani) & Nodal Officer (J.J. Co-location), RRIUM, Mumbai. Special felicitations were given to Prof. Qazi Rashid Anwar and Dr. Jaleel, Vice Principal, ZVM Unani Medical College and Hospital, Pune.
Scientific Sessions Highlight Innovations in Unani Medicine
The conference hosted nine thematic scientific sessions covering innovation, evidence generation, drug standardization, regimenal therapies, Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (dietotherapy), translational research, genomics, artificial intelligence, and the integration of modern technologies with classical Unani principles. Key sessions included:
- Innovations in Unani Formulations and Drug Development – Dr. Ahmad Ali, Dr. V. N. Azger Dusthackeer, Dr. Yogeeta Goyal, Dr. Dinesh Mani Tripathi
- Advancing Evidence-Based Research in Unani Medicine – Dr. Ruchika Kaul Ghanekar, Dr. Amisha Vora, Dr. M. Rasool, Dr. Sayeed Ahmad
- Translational Research in Unani Medicine – Dr. Nitin Sharma, Dr. Navneet Sharma, Dr. Mohd Urooj, Dr. Azizuddin Khan
- Advancements in Ilaj-bil-Ghiza (Nutrition & Lifestyle Management) – Representative of FSSAI, Dr. Shaikh Nikhat Parveen, Prof. Eram S. Rao, Prof. Asia Sultana
- Innovations in Clinical Practice and Disease Management – Dr. Uzma Bano, Prof. Mohd Aleemuddin Quamri, Dr. Ghazala Mulla, Dr. Humaira Bano
- Recent Advancements in Unani Research – Dr. Mohammad Nawab, Prof. Khan Mohammad Qaiser, Dr. Mohd. Kashif Husain, Dr. Misbahuddin Azhar
- Advancements in Ilaj-bil-Tadbir (Regimenal Therapy) and Health & Wellness – Prof. Mohd Anwar, Dr. Noman Anwar, Dr. Tamanna Nazli, Dr. Farooqui Shazia Parveen, Dr. Shaista Urooj
- Role of Genomics and Artificial Intelligence in Unani R&D – Dr. Mohammed Idris, Prof. B. Vijaya Lakshmi, Dr. Usama Akram, Dr. Md. Manzar Alam, Prof. Qamar Uddin
- Evidence-Based Perspectives from Unani Classics and Drug Standardization – Dr. Amanullah, Dr. Fakhre Alam, Dr. Munira Momin, Prof. Lokesh Kumar Bhatt, Dr. Bilal Ahmed
Key Highlights and Initiatives
- Exchange of 1 international and 8 national MoUs
- Launch of CCRUM publications and Conference Souvenir
- Launch of CCRUM Collaborative Expression of Interest (EoI) Web Portal and Mobile Applications
- Presentation of Questionnaire for Assessment of Mizāj Insā
- NABL certification conferred to RRIUM, Mumbai laboratories
- Appreciation certificates awarded for best research papers and institutions
The deliberations reaffirmed innovation, scientific rigor, digital integration, and global collaboration as essential pillars for strengthening Unani medicine, aligning with the Ministry of Ayush’s vision for integrative and inclusive healthcare.
