The Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, dedicated to the research and development of the Siddha system of medicine. CCRS focuses on clinical research, drug standardization, and promoting traditional Siddha medicine in India and globally. The organization works on scientific validation of Siddha medicines, publication of research papers, and capacity building in the field of traditional medicine.