In pursuance of the office order from the Ministry of Ayush vide F.No.D-15020/119/2017-RD dated 21-11-2022, Prof. Dr. R. Meenakumari, Director, National Institute of Siddha is entrusted with the additional charge of Director General, Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) with effect from 21-11-2022 in addition to the present assignment.
 
The employees of CCRS and the all peripheral Institutes / units whole heartedly welcomes their new Director General. Prof. Dr. K. Kanakavalli, the former Director General warmly welcomed Prof. Dr. R. Meenakumari, the Present Director General and handed over the duties and responsibilities formally.