THE GENERAL BODY
The General Body consists of the following members w.e.f. 12.11.2025
[The term of office of the nominated members shall be three years from 12.11.2025]
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Ayush/Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, GOI, New Delhi. | President |
| 2 | Hon’ble Minister of State (Ayush) by Status | Vice President |
| 3 | Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi. | Member |
| 4 | Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi | Member |
| 5 | Special Secretary/Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Member |
| 6 | Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare Government of Tamil Nadu | Member |
| 7 | Advisor (Siddha) /Jt. Advisor (Siddha)/ Dy. Advisor (Siddha)/Asst. Advisor (Siddha)/ Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush (in-charge of Siddha) | Member |
| 8 | Chairman, Scientific Advisory Committee (Siddha), NIS | Member |
| 9 | Director General, CCRS, Chennai | Member |
| 10 | Director, SCRI, Chennai | Member |
| 11 | The Vice Chancellor, The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai | Member |
| 12 | Principal, Government Siddha Medical College, Chennai | Member |
| 13 | HOD Siddha, Tamil University, Thanjavur (TN) | Member |
| 14 | Dr. P. Senthilkumar, (nominated by President GB) Managing Director, Jyothi Siddha and Ayurvedha Hospitals No.32,GandhiRoad, West Tambaram, Chennai–600045 | Non-official Member |
| 15 | Dr. Ashokan S, (nominated by President GB) Director,Rohini Global Marketing Pvt. Ltd, 327, IV cross st.. Mohanram Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai-600037. | Non-official Member |
| 16 | Dr. J. D. Alexander Jesudasan, (nominated by President GB) Siddha/Ayurvedic Panchakarma Consultant, Wellhos Health Centre, No 3, First cross, Mangalakshmi Nagar, Puducherry, 605013 | Non-official Member |
| 17 | Director, IM&H, Dept. of H&FW, Govt. of Tamil Nadu | Member |
| 18 | Director, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai | Member Secretary |
THE GOVERNING COUNCIL
The Governing Council of the Society consists of the following members w.e.f. 12.11.2025
[The term of office of the nominated member shall be three years from 12.11.2025]
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi. | Chairman |
| 2 | Special Secretary/Additional Secretary/ Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India | Member |
| 3 | Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Member |
| 4 | Director/ Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi | Member |
| 5 | Secretary (H&FW), Govt. of Tamil Nadu or his nominee | Member |
| 6 | Advisor (Siddha) /Jt. Advisor (Siddha)/ Dy. Advisor( Siddha)/Asst. Advisor (Siddha)/ Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush (in-charge of Siddha) Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi | Member |
| 7 | Director General, CCRS, Chennai | Member |
| 8 | Director, SCRI, Chennai | Member |
| 9 | Dr. P. Senthilkumar, (nominated by President GB) Managing Director, Jyothi Siddha and Ayurvedha Hospitals No.32, Gandhi Road, West Tambaram, Chennai–600045 | Siddha Expert / Member(nominated by President GB) |
| 10 | Dr. Ashokan S, (nominated by President GB) Director,Rohini Global Marketing Pvt. Ltd, 327, IV cross st.. Mohanram Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai-600037. | Siddha Expert / Member(nominated by President GB) |
| 11 | Director, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai | Member Secretary |
INTERNAL FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Internal Finance Committee consists of the following members w.e.f. 12.11.2025
[The term of office of the nominated member shall be three years from 12.11.2025]
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Ms. Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi | Chairperson |
| 2 | Shri. Hoveyda Abbas AS&FA, M/o H&FW New Delhi | Member |
| 3 | Dr. P. Senthil Kumar, Principal Secretary (Health) Govt. of Tamil Nadu Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai – 600 009 | Member |
| 4 | Advisor (Siddha) /Jt. Advisor (Siddha)/ Dy. Advisor( Siddha)/Asst. Advisor (Siddha)/ Research Officer (Siddha), Ministry of Ayush (in-charge of Siddha) Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Ashokan S Director,Rohini Global Marketing Pvt. Ltd, 327, IV cross st.. Mohanram Nagar, Mogappair East, Chennai-600037 | Member (Nominated by President General Body) |
| 6 | Prof. Dr. G. Senthilvel Director, NIS, Chennai | Convener |
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Updating in progress….)
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ACADEMIC COUCIL CUM ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
In accordance with Regulation 37, sub-clause 07 of the NCISM MESAR Regulations 2024, the Academic Council cum Academic Committee with effect from 13.02.2025
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | The Director National Institute of Siddha Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai – 600 047 | Chairperson |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. M. Meenakshi Sundaram Head, Dept. of Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai – 600 047 | Member |
| 3 | Prof. Dr. N. Kabilan Head, Department of Siddha The TN Dr. M.G.R Medical University Guindy, Chennai – 600 032 | Member |
| 4 | Dr. G. Sivaraman Arogya Healthcare, B7 1st Main Road, Mugappaair Eri Scheme, East Mugappaair, Chennai – 600 037 | Member |
| 5 | Prof. Dr. G.J. Christian, Head, Dept. of Noi Naadal, National Institute of Siddha Tambaram sanatorium, Chennai- 600 047 | Convener |
INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH AND REVIEW BOARD (IRRB)
Institutional Research and Review Board with effect from 01.12.2022
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. M. Meenakshi Sundaram Dean i/c; HoD Dept. of Kuzhandhai Maruthuvam | Chairman |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. G.J. Christian Hospital Superintendent i/c, HoD Dept. of Noi Naadal | Member |
| 3 | Prof. Dr. M.V. Mahadevan Professor, HoD i/c Dept. of Puramaruthuvam | Member Secretary |
| 4 | Prof. Dr. S. Sivakkumar Professor, Dept. of Gunapadam | Member |
| 5 | Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugapriya Professor, Dept. of Nanju Maruthuvam | Member |
| 6 | Dr. B.R. Senthil Kumar Assistant professor (Physiology) | Member |
| 7 | Dr. V. Suba Assistant professor (Pharmacology) | Member |
INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE (IEC)
Institutional Ethics Committee with effect from 05-04-2024 & Partially modified with effect from 17-08-2026 to align with CDSCO, New Delhi
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. K. Kanakavalli, M.D (Siddha) (Non – Affiliate) Former Director General, Central Council for Research in Siddha, Chennai – 47 Principal (Retd.), Govt. Siddha Medical College, (Retd.) Chennai – 106 Email ID: drkkanakavalli@gmail.com, Contact No: 044-26222682, 9444122865 | Chairperson |
| 2 | Prof. Dr. G.J. Christian, M.D (Siddha), Ph.D. (Affiliate) Dean (Research) i/c Professor & Head, Dept. of Noi Naadal, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai – 600 047 Email ID: christianvijila@gmail.com, Ph: 9962545930 | Member Secretary |
| 3 | Prof. Dr. Arul Amutha Elizabeth, MBBS, M.D (Pharmacology) (Non – Affiliate) Professor & Head, Dept. of Pharmacology Sree Balaji Medical College, Chennai Email ID: amuthasathish@hotmail.com, Ph: 9444867213 | Basic Medical Scientist (Pharmacologist) |
| 4 | Prof.Dr. P. Shanmugapriya, M.D (Siddha), Ph.D. (Affiliate) Professor, Dept. of Nanju Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai – 47 Email ID: sppriyaathamu@gmail.com, Ph: 9962513101 | Clinician |
| 5 | Shri. M. Ranaprathap B.A, B.L (Non – Affiliate) Govt. Pleader, District Munsif Court, Vandavasi, Advocate and Notary, No.127, Radha Nagar Main Road, Chrompet, Chennai – 600044 Email ID: ranabab12003@gmail.com, Ph: 9444295942 | Legal Expert |
| 6 | Mrs. N. Vasanthi M.A, M.Phil.( Psychology) (Non – Affiliate) No.79/7, 2nd Floor, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai – 600015 Email ID: nathanbama1975@gmail.com, Ph: 7338763633 | Social Scientist |
| 7 | Mrs. N.S. Prema M.A (Econ.), MBA (Non – Affiliate) Flat No: G2, DAC Brindavanam, 19/17, Agasthiyar Street, East Tambaram, Chennai – 600059 Email ID: premardma@gmail.com, Ph: 9443352487 | Lay Person |
| 8 | Prof. Dr. Thomas M Walter (Non Affiliate) Professor & Head, Dept. of Physiology, Govt. Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai. Email: dr.thomaswalter@gmail.com, Ph: 9443378798 | Member – Clinician – Siddha Expert |
| 9 | Prof. Dr. P. Manickam (Non Affiliate) Scientist – F (Epidemiology), ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology, Ayappakkam, Chennai – 600077 Professor, (Hon.) Faculty of Medical Research, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Govt. of India. Email: manickam@nie.gov.in Ph: 9444030527 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist (Epidemiology) |
| 10 | Prof. Dr. M. Meenakshi Sundaram (Affiliate) Prof. & Head, Dept. of Kuzhanthai Maruthuvam, NIS, Chennai – 600047. Email: mmssiddha@gmail.com, Ph: 9444214582 | Member – Clinician – (Siddha Paediatrics) |
| 11 | Prof. Dr. Durga Krishnan (Non Affiliate) Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai. Email: drdurga79@gmail.com, Ph: 9445579359 | Member – Clinician (Modern Medicine) |
| 12 | Dr. Sivakumar Vijayaraghavalu (Non Affiliate) Faculty, Dept. of Medical Sciences & Technology, IIT Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Email: livshiva@gmail.com, Ph: 8925744196 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist (Medical Science & Technology) |
| 13 | Dr. N. Vaitheeswaran (Affiliate) Senior Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Chrompet, Chennai – 600044. Email: drvaithee@yahoo.com, Ph: 9841376112 | Member – Clinician (Paediatrics) |
| 14 | Dr. M. Karikalan (Non Affiliate) Scientist B, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chetpet, Chennai – 600031. Email: karikalan82@gmail.com, Ph: 7299226582 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist (Public Health) |
| 15 | Dr. K. Boopathi (Non Affiliate) Senior Technical Officer – Biostatistics, ICMR – National Institute of Epidemiology, Ayappakkam, Chennai – 600077. Email: kboopathi@gmail.com, Ph: 9444048183 | Member – Biostatistics |
| 16 | Dr. S. P. Subhathirai (Non Affiliate) Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sensor and Bio-Medical Technology, VIT. Email: subhathirai.sp@vit.ac.in, Ph: 9884636313 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist (Nano Technology) |
| 17 | Dr. J. Jeyasutha (Non Affiliate) Pharmacologist, Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Porur, Chennai – 116. Email: jayasuthaj@sriramachandra.edu.in, Mobile: 9894450403 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist (Pharmacy Practice) |
| 18 | Dr. E. Rajalakshmi (Non Affiliate) Research Consultant, Tamil Nadu Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, Taramani, Chennai – 600113. Email: docraji@gmail.com, Ph: 9841512635 | Member – Basic Medical Scientist ( Epidemiology & Research Methodology) |
Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC)
Institutional Animal Ethics Committe members w.e.f. 23-10-2025 as per Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dept. of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt.of India (For the period of Five years)
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. G. Senthilvel, Director, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai Biological scientist, | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. B. R. Senthilkumar Assistant professor of Physiology, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai Scientist from different biological discipline | Member secretary |
| 3 | Dr. V. Suba Assistant professor of Pharmacology, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai | Scientist incharge of animal house facility |
| 4 | Prof. Dr. S. Murugesan Professor, Dept. of Nanju Maruthuvam, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai | Scientist from different biological discipline |
| 5 | Dr. S. Thomas Reshmee Varghese Veterinarian, National Institute of Siddha, Chennai | Veterinarian |
| 6 | Dr. S. Meenakshi Sundaram No. 2/1036, Maniammal Street, Raja Rajeswari Nagar, Madipakkam, Chennai – 600091, Tamil Nadu Mobile: 9444739475; e-mail: drsundha22@yahoo.co.in | Main Nominee |
| 7 | Dr. U. Mani Incharge, Animal House Facility (Gr III), & CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute , Adyar, Chennai – 600 020, Mobile: 9445849406; e-mail: manitoxicology@gmail.com | Link Nominee |
| 8 | Dr. P.S. Venkatesan 7/12,10th street, TVS Nagar, Padi, Chennai Chennai, 600050, Tamil Nadu Mobile: 9620411414; e-mail:venkyvet74@yahoo.com | Scientist from outside the Institute |
| 9 | Dr. R. Arunadevi Research Officer Pharmacology (Veterinarian), No. 1148, LIG Type-1, TNHB Ayappakkam, Chennai -600 077, Tamil Nadu Mobile: 9443654929; e-mail: 30aruna@gmail.com | Socially aware nominee |
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) (As on 01.07.2022)
| Serial No. | Member | Designation |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. P. Shanmugapriya Professor (Dept. of Nanju Maruthuvam), NIS | Chairperson |
| 2 | Dr. B.R. Senthilkumar, Assistant Professor (Physiology), NIS | Member |
| 3 | Smt. T. Anitha, Assistant Matron, NIS | Member |
| 4 | Smt. L Bobby Sundareswari Physiotherapist, NIS | Member |
| 5 | Ms. A.C.R. Sudaroli, The Prajnya Trust, Kodambakkam NGO familiar with the issues of Sexual Harassments | Member |
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