Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to receive ISO 15189:2022 accreditation. This recognition was granted for its Biochemistry and Haematology laboratory standards by NABL. Located in Bengaluru, the institute has demonstrated remarkable progress in healthcare services, conducting over 1.52 lakh laboratory investigations and serving thousands of patients. The accreditation highlights its transition to globally recognised quality standards and reflects advancements in infrastructure, including the adoption of fully automated diagnostic systems under the Ministry of Ayush initiatives.