Dr. Avnish K. Upadhyay (Ph.D. - Ayurveda) 20+ Years Experience
Present Position : Nirman Vaidya-MO
Rishikul State Ayurvedic Pharmacy (Only GMP certified State Pharmacy), Haridwar
Consultant Physician
Rishikul Campus, Haridwar, Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Uttarakhand, Harrawala, Dehradun
District Nodal Officer
National Ayush Mission, MoA, Government of India
Master Trainer- Ayushman Bharat- Ayush Health & Wellness Center, Uttarakhand
Ayushman Bharat Cell, MoA, Government of India
Nodal Officer-Wellness Summit
Government of Uttarakhand
Member Basic Scientist, Institutional Ethics Committee
Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar, UK
Member, Research Advisory Board
Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar, UK
E-mail: avnishdr@gmail.com, nodal.haridwar@uttarakhandayurved.co.in
Tel: 09639017857, 08126451929
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Want to discover ideal way to Project planning including vision for integrative and holistic wellness, creating awareness regarding healthy eating and lifestyle practices through ‘Quality product manufacturing/ Project Implementation & Operation’ and ‘authentic research and regulatory documentation’.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. Nirman Vaidya/ Medical Officer - Production / Technical Officer, Rishikul State Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Haridwar (UK), Department of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Uttarakhand from July 2013 to till date.
2. Medical Officer I/C and PI in Clinical Research Projects, State Ayurvedic Hospital, Pipali, Pithoragarh (UK), Department of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Uttarakhand from Sep 2013 to July 2022.
3. Deltas Pharma (Padmavati Pharmaceuticals), Industrial Area, Haridwar from Oct 2012 to July 2013 as General Manager (Production/ QC/ R&D) – Accredited with WHO – GMP(from QACA), ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9001:2008 + HACCP, 100 % Organic certified.Uttaranchal State Organic Certification Agency (USOCA), Dehradun, India, 100 % Organic certified. (FOR AGRO) Uttaranchal State Organic Certification Agency (USOCA), Dehradun, India, 100 % Organic certified (For Wild Collection and Processing) Uttaranchal State Organic Certification Agency (USOCA), Dehradun, India, EU-GMP+ and NSIC Credit Rating.
Job Profile:
Production Planning, Quality Control and all Research & Development works of company, document preparation for various research projects and accreditation. Project development for expansion of existing operations. Product development activities etc.
4. Patanjali Food & Herbal Park C/O Patanjali Ayurved Limited, D-38 Industrial Area, Haridwar from 2009 to Sep.2012 as Chief Project Coordinator/General Manager (Operations & Projects) – Mega Food Park Project funded by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.
Job Profile:
Mega Food Park project implementation as per guidelines of MoFPI.
Component wise identification and verification, preparation of documents for tendering and bid process management procedures, award of contracts for civil and procurement works, supervision of billing procedure and verification, liasoning with Ministry, PMC and IL&FS (PMA).
Justification of leasing and land allotment procedures, all other works related to MFP project.
Exploration of different areas and necessary action for extra funding like R&D/ Commercial lab, Rural development, renewable energy resources development etc.
Development of PPC, CC & MCC for backward linkage
PAL: Supervision of liasoning works related to drugs and pharmaceutics, supervision of production / RM/ PM inventory. Guidelines for various R&D and GoI funding scheme, projects preparations for efficacy and safety evaluation of manufactured medicines.
5. Department of Ayurved Research & Development (Patanjali Yog Peeth) and Patanjali Ayurved Limited, D-38 Industrial Area, Haridwar from May 2007 as Senior Research Scientist (Scientist B), Head of the Department and Technical Officer (Production & Quality Control)
Job Profile:
Research on various herbomineral preparations of Divya Pharmacy and Yoga for efficacy and safety evaluation.
Completion of Mega Food Park project (submitted to Ministry of Food processing, Govt. of India)
Formulation Development of new Ayurvedic Medicines and essential document preparation for Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
Consultation for planning day-to-day activities, production schedule & allocating works for achieving monthly production targets.
Monitoring production, keeping control over activities and analyzing processes for stabilization by ensuring smooth operations.
Research related document preparation (Protocol, ICF, PIS, CRF, SOP etc.) for basic and clinical research related works.
Principal Investigator in different clinical research projects.
6. Patanjali Yog Peeth and Divya Pharmacy, A-Industrial Area, Haridwar from March 2006 as Research Scientist & Consultant (Production & Quality Control).
Company Profile:
Patanjali Yog Peeth is a multidimensional service unit of Divya Yog Mandir Trust having full flashed research facilities in different disciplines of Ayurveda and Yoga. Divya Pharmacy, A-1 Industrial Area, Haridwar is an ISO-9001-2000, WHO-GMP, GPP, GLP, OHS, EMS certified company with ultramodern equipped manufacturing facilities for quality ayurvedic products.
Job Profile:
Research on various herbomineral preparations of Divya Pharmacy, Patanjali Ayurved Limited and Yoga for efficacy and safety evaluation.
Completion of Course and research related part of Patanjali University Project and all project related works.
Formulation Development of new Ayurvedic Medicines.
Establishing quality standards and implementing quality control system to enhance quality of products in Divya Pharmacy.
Process validation for quality products.
Established Department of Ayurved Research & Development (CLINICAL OPERATIONS) in Patanjali Yogpeeth.
New project preparation for the development and expansion of organization.
Medical and research report writing for organization.
License and product registration related works.
Consultancy and e-format development for the maintenance of Production Inventory & Nirman Patra.
7. Brahmkalp Chikitsalya and Divya Pharmacy, Kankhal, Haridwar from March 2003 as Consultant Physician & Production In charge.
Company Profile:
Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) (An Institution for treatment & Innovative Research in Yoga, Ayurveda & Vedic System of Medicine adopting Modern Scientific Parameters) is a trust working in the field of Health Care, Ayurvedic drug manufacturing (Divya Pharmacy), Research & Development in Ancient Medical Science / Tradition (Ayurveda & Yoga).
Job Profile:
Consultation to patients with full devotion and dedication towards duties, Medical Ethics and research.
Collection of Pre and Post treatment investigational (pathological, Radiological etc) & Clinical data for efficacy and drawbacks evaluation to improve treatment pattern for the welfare of mankind.
Medical writing in Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedic Science and Medical Science.
Demographic study on different aspects of Indian Ancient Science (Ayurveda & Yoga).
Engaged with all R & D related works like implementation of GMP, GLP, GAP etc in manufacturing quality products and GCP in Clinical Practice etc.
Consultancy to Manufacturing unit (Divya Pharmacy) for the maintenance of Production documents like Nirman Patra, Raw Material Stock Register, Finished Good Stock Register etc. and Batch No. Allotment etc.
Designing of the labels of products (Vati, Churn, Kwath, Avleh, Asav etc.) as per GPP and International regulatory norms.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Education/Degree
College/School
University/Board
%
Year
Ph.D – Ayurveda- Ethnomedicine
DSVV
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
-
2019
Post Graduate (Clinical Research)
Institute of Clinical Research, India, New Delhi.
In Collaboration with Cranfield University.
76.5%
2006
BAMS
Rishikul Govt. Ayurvedic College, Haridwar
CSJM University, Kanpur
65%
2002
B.Sc. (ZBC)
Lucknow Christian Degree College, Lucknow
University of Lucknow
66%
1997
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Administrative Training, 32nd Administrative Induction Course, from Dr. R. S. Tolia Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, Nainital (Formerly ATI- Administrative Training Institute) conducted from 23rd January to 21st February 2017.
RTP (Reorientation Training Program) in Kayachikitsa (Medicine) from Rishikul Govt. Ayurvedic College, Haridwar under scheme of ISM&H (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare).
RTP (Reorientation Training Program) in Panchkarma (Purification Therapy) from Rishikul Govt. Ayurvedic College, Haridwar under scheme of ISM&H (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare).
Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) specially for Industries organized by Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Dehradun and Directorate of Industries, Govt. of Uttarakhand in month Sep.- Oct 2006.
Former Esteemed Member of various core & working Committees and recognitions:
PRI (Patanjali Research Foundation):
1. Institutional Ethical Committee
2. Research Advisory Board
Patanjali Food and Herbal Park Pvt. Ltd.
1. Tendering Committee
2. Bid Process Management Committee
3. Central Lab Committee
Patanjali Ayurved Limited
1. Research & Development Committee (Medicines & FMCG Products)
2. Research & Development Committee (Patent & Publications)
3. Training & Development Committee
4. Health & Safety Committee
5. Statutory Committee (all license & Nirman Patra)
6. Systems & Documentation Committee
7. Institutional Ethics Committee
Divya Yog Mandir Trust (SIROs)
1. Research Advisory Board
2. Institutional Ethics Committee
3. Internal Working Committee for Yoga Education Research
Life Member of Ayurveda For You.*
Monthly newsletter for Ayurveda advances and research
www.member.ayurveda-foryou.com*
Approved technical expert in production and quality by Licensing Officer/ Director, Ayurvedic & Unani Services, State of Uttarakhand from May – 2007.
RESEARCH PROFILE:
CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT (S)
1. Evaluation of efficacy of Immune-20X (A poly herbal preparation) as Rasayana and Immunity Enhancer- An open level, single arm, interventional study (CTRI Registered)
2. Scientific evaluation of Immuno-modulatory effects of AYUSH INTERVENTIONS on normal healthy and high-risk individuals in context with COVID-19 pandemic- An open level, multi centric, non-randomized, observational, comparative, retrospective, interventional community based study- As PI (CTRI Registered)
3. Population study on the use of AYUSH INTERVENTIONS as prophylaxis during COVID 19 pandemic- An open community based study. - As PI
COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECT (S)
1. Clinical evaluation of beneficial effect of yoga and pranayama in res. yoga science camps.
2. Effect of yoga and pranayama on bone mineral density- An open level clinical study
3. Psychosomatic effects of yoga - a pioneering study based on large scale survey
4. Worked as PI on an Open level Clinical trial project entitled with “Role of Pranayama & Yoga in Sports Medicine” on junior team of Mohun Bagan Athletic Club.
5. Standardization of Divya Madhunashini (A novel anti diabetic herbal preparation)- development of new detection and standardization technique- filed for patent.
6. Efficacy evaluation of Drishti Eye drop (A product of Patanjali Ayurved Limited) in different eye disorders.
7. Efficacy evaluation of Ashwashila Capsule (A product of Patanjali Ayurved Limited) in patients with Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus.
RESEARCH PUBLICATION (S)
Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A. K., Yadav A. (2005). “Importance of Prayanama in modern life, A Scientific Review” Ayush Tomorrow, 1(1): 1-20
Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A. K., Ruchita T.Upadhyay (2008). “Effect of Pranayama [Voluntary Regulated Yoga Breathing] and Yogasana [Yoga Postures] in Diabetes Mellitus (DM): A Scientific Review” Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine.
Kumar, A. & Upadhyay, A. K. (2009). Isolation and Quantification of Yohimbine alkaloid from the leaves of Rauvolfia tetraphylla-An aphrodisiac plant. Amrit Sanchar eJournal, 1(1), 16-20.
Upadhyay, A. K., Kumar, A. & Mishra, H. S. (2009). An integrated Approach to Combat Cancer (neoplasm): in Perspective of Ayurveda. Indian Journal of Ancient Medicine and Yoga, 2(1), 3-8
Upadhyay; A. K., Kumar, K. & Mishra, H. S. (2009). Effects of combination of Shilajit (Asphaltum punjabianum) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on fasting blood sugar and lipid profile. Journal of Pharmacy Research, 2(5), 1-3.
Upadhyay, A. K., Kumar, K., Kumar, A. & Mishra, H. S. (2010). Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook. f. & Thoms. (Guduchi): Validation of Ayurvedic Pharmacology through experimental and clinical studies, International Journal of Ayurveda Research, 1(2), 112-121.
Acharya Balkrishna, Upadhyay A. K., Ruchita T.Upadhyay (2010). “Effect of Pranayama [Voluntary Regulated Breathing] and Yogasana [Yoga Postures] on Lipid Profile in normal healthy junior footballers: International Journal of Yoga Research.
Kumar, A., Bhardwaj, M. K., Upadhyay A. K., Tiwari, A. & Ohdar, B. D. (2011). Quantitative determination of Yohimbine alkaloid in the different part of the Rauvolfia tetraphylla. Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, 3(2), 907-910.
Upadhyay, A. K. & Kumar, K. (2016). Ethno-medicinal and Ayurvedic Approach in the Management and Treatment of Asthma (Swash Roga): A Scientific Review. Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal, 7, 27-37.
Upadhyay, A. K. & Kumar, K. (2018). Studies on Medicinal Plant-lore and Orientalism of Jaunsari Tribe. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 8 (2), 162-172.
Upadhyay, A. K. & Kumar, K. (2018). Folk medicinal claims of Jaunsari tribe in synergy with Ayurveda. Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 05 (02), 978-988.
Upadhyay, A. K. & Kumar, K. (2018). Reverse Pharmacological Correlations of Lesser Known Herbs Potentially used as Folkmedicine by Jaunsari Tribe. Journal of Pharma Research, 7(3),37-42. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1209343
Ruchita T. Upadhyay and Avnish K. Upadhyay. Integrative approaches to arthritis management: Evaluating the therapeutic potential of naturopathy and fivefold biopurification therapy. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2025, 21(03), 070-080. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2025.21.3.0205
Ruchita T. Upadhyay, Avnish K. Upadhyay. Integrative approaches to Diabetes Management: Evaluating the Impact of Naturopathy, Diet, Yoga, and Herbal Therapy Compared to Conventional Treatments. J Ayurveda Integr Med Sci [Internet]. 2025May4 [cited 2025Jun.13];10(3):184 -193. Available from: https://www.jaims.in/jaims/article/view/4106
Ruchita T. Upadhyay, Avnish K. Upadhyay. Integrative Effects of Naturopathy and Yoga on Cardiovascular Health: Psychosomatic, Pathophysiological, and Clinical PerspectivesInternational Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods (IJARESM), Volume 13, Issue 2, February-2025, DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2025.1302252314
CHAPTER IN BOOK PUBLICATION (S)
Avnish K. Upadhyay and Arvind Kumar, (2010). Advances in plant drug research in synergy with Ayurveda, Drugs from Plants, Pravin Chandra Trivedi, Aavishkar Publishers, x, 302 p, ISBN : 9788179103197.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION (S)
National:
Balkrishna, Acharya; Upadhyay.A.K., Yadav A. (2005). Physics and physiology of pranayama, in National conference on “Health for all through Ayurveda’ 8-9th Dec.2005, Organized by Deptt. Of Ayurvedic & Unani Services, Govt. of Uttarakhand.
Kumar, A, Upadhyay, A.K. (2008) New Biotechnologies in Herbal Drug Research, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University.
Upadhyay, A.K., Kaushal K. (2008). Study and evaluation of some lesser known herbs potentially used as folk medicine by Jaunsari tribe, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University.
Upadhyay, A.K., Kaushal K., Exploration of some plant based secret and wisdom of Himalaya, Annual conference of Indian Botanical Society, Allahabad University, 2008.
Upadhyay, A. K. (2018). Ethno-medicinal and Foods Folklore of Jaunsari Tribe and its impact on Tourism Promotion, presented in Food, Culture and Tourism conference on 23 – 24 April 2018 at Dev Sanskriti University, Hardiwar, Uttarakhand – India.
Upadhyay, A. K. (2019). Scientific Evaluation and Validation of Lesser Known Herbs Potentially Used as Folk Medicine by Jaunsari Tribe and its Synergy with Ayurveda. Sudhakar. 24th Alumni Meet. Snatak Parasnatak Parishad. Rishikul Snatkottar Ayurved Mahavidyalay, Haridwar.
Upadhyay, A. K. (2023). Potential Roles of medicinal plants and Ayurvedic mineral preparations in Hypertension and their Mechanism of Action. Sudhakar. 26th Alumni Meet. Snatak Parasnatak Parishad. Rishikul Snatkottar Ayurved Mahavidyalay, Haridwar.
International:
R Gokal, A Upadhayay, B Acharyaji, Ramdev Swami. (2007). The role of Yoga, Pranayam and Ayurveda in the prevention and treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). 6th Annual Conference on Prevention in Renal disease, Toronto, September 28-29.
ONLINE PUBLICATION (S)
1. Avnish Upadhyay; Ayurveda – Food and Diet. http://chakrapaniayurveda.com/ Saturday 09 December, 2006.
2. Avnish Upadhyay; Protect your kidney with the help of Ayurevda http://ayurvedaforyou. com/treat/kidney.html
3. Avnish Upadhyay; Godugdha (Cow’s Milk). http://ayurvedaforyou.com/health_articles /godugdha.html
4. Avnish Upadhyay; Emerging Career in Ayurveda. http://ayurveda-foryou.com/archive/ careers1.html
5. Avnish Upadhyay; Management of Heart Disease. http://ayurveda-foryou.com/treat/ manage_ heartdisease.html
6. Avnish Upadhyay; Phytochemistry of Alkaloids. http://www.scribd.com/doc/53101046/ Alkaloids-Avnish
7. Avnish Upadhyay; Clinical Mechanics of Pranayama. http://www.scribd.com/doc /46459012/Clinical-Mechanics-of-Pranayam
8. Avnish Upadhyay; Puran Ghrita (Old Ghee).http://ayurvedaforyou.com/health_articles/ puran_ghrita.html
9. In various renowned news papers like Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, Nav Bharat Times, Dainil Hindustan
SKILLS:
Project Development & Management in the field of FMCG, Herbal Pharmaceuticals and Cosmaceuticals.
Research & development in traditional health system like Ayurveda and Yoga.
Formulation of Patent and Classical Ayurvedic Medicines
Establishing quality standards and implementing quality control system to enhance quality of products.
Process validation for quality products.
Designing of the labels of products as per GPP and International regulatory norms.
Maintenance of Production documents like Nirman Patra, Raw Material Stock Register, Finished Good Stock Register etc. and Batch No. Allotment as per GMP norms.
SOP development for proper manufacturing and quality management.
Monitoring-process, feasibility studies, project management, ICH-GCP process , Data management in clinical-research
Protocol designing, CRF, Audit & Inspection
Committed to quality patient care; frequently recognized by physicians for strict attention to detail, patient advocacy and decision-making abilities in critical situations.
Good Research Practices
Leverages resources, expertise, and knowledge across multiple projects to Ensure attainment of project deliverables.
Effective communication within the Clinical Project Team and with functional Management.
Providence regularly updates regarding the status and progress of the trials (Therapeutic Lead, Business Alliance etc.)
Manages the project(s) within the approved budgets and timelines.
Responsible for writing of clinical project deliverables such as protocol, final study report, study manuals, study tools, operational plans etc. within the Framework
Trained for working with Spiro meter (Pulmonary Function Test), ECG (Critigraph), TMT, Body Fat Analyzer, XT-2000i Automated Hematology Analyzer, Semi auto Biochemistry Analyzer, XL-600 Fully Automated Biochemistry Analyzer, TLC, HPTLC, HPLC, ICP, GC-MS, PCR etc.
