The National Ayurveda Research and Training Development Committee (Formation) Order, 2069 establishes a dedicated body to operate and manage the National Ayurveda Research and Training Centre. Its core mandate is to formulate policies for Ayurveda-related activities, conduct and commission research, organize training, provide necessary support to researchers and institutions, and strengthen Ayurveda services and institutional capacity. The committee is also empowered to establish an Ayurveda hospital for research purposes, approve annual programmes and budgets, develop necessary human resources and undertake other activities required to achieve its objectives.

The committee is headed by a government-nominated chairperson with postgraduate qualifications in a relevant subject, and includes representatives from the Ayurveda Department, the ministry, the National Planning Commission, universities and other relevant health and Ayurveda bodies. Ayurveda experts are also nominated to the committee, with provisions for female representation, while the Executive Director serves as member-secretary. Nominated members generally serve a four-year term. The Executive Director is appointed through open competition and must possess at least a postgraduate qualification in Ayurveda along with substantial professional experience; the order also sets the Executive Director’s tenure at four years.

The committee may recruit necessary employees through open competition, while government personnel may also be assigned to the institution with ministry approval. Its fund can receive government grants, income from services, domestic donations, foreign grants or loans subject to government approval, and other lawful income. Expenditure must be made through the committee’s fund, with accounts maintained under government-approved procedures and subjected to audit. The order further allows the creation of subcommittees or working groups involving relevant experts and provides for delegation of authority where needed.

The committee must submit an annual report within three months of the end of each fiscal year, covering its activities and performance. The Ministry may issue binding directions, maintain oversight and approve rules needed to implement the order. The document also includes a first amendment, which revises provisions relating to the Executive Director’s term and related wording, reinforcing the governance framework for the centre.