Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 16 April 2026

Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) Bengaluru attains ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for biochemistry and haematology

Exam-focused facts from the 16 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The clinical laboratory at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) Bengaluru received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for biochemistry and haematology.
  • CARI Bengaluru is the first institute under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to achieve ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.
  • The laboratory currently holds National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation for 50 test parameters across biochemistry and haematology.
  • During 2025-26 the laboratory conducted over 1.52 lakh investigations serving more than 9,300 patients.
  • Outpatient department footfall at the institute rose from 18,918 in 2021 to over 51,300 in 2026.
  • Laboratory investigations increased from 2,770 tests in 2021 to over 1.55 lakh in 2026.

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