Dr. Savita Padashetti won Distinguished Academician Award
in the field of Department of Samhita Siddhanta ( Basic Principles)

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS KLE Shri B M K Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya INDIA

| KLE Shri B M K Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya | INDIA

Dr. Savita Padashetti is presently serving as Professor, Department of Samhita Siddhanta, at KAHER’s Shri B.M.K. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Belagavi, Karnataka since December 2020. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has made significant contributions to Ayurvedic education and research through her academic leadership, scholarly publications, and student mentoring.

Her academic journey includes key roles such as:

  • Reader, Dept. of Samhita Siddhanta, BVVS Ayurvedic College, Bagalkot (2016–2020)

  • Lecturer, BVVS Ayurvedic College, Bagalkot (2010–2016)

  • Lecturer, Dr. B.N.M. Rural Ayurvedic College, Vijayapur (2012)

Dr. Padashetti has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching classical Ayurvedic principles with a contemporary outlook, particularly in Samhita Siddhanta, Padartha Vijnana, and Charaka Samhita.

Research Expertise & Specialization

Her primary research domains include:

  • Animal Experiments

  • Non-drug Therapy (Adravyabhuta Chikitsa)

  • Analytical Studies in Ayurveda

  • Integration of Vastu Shastra and Ayurveda

  • Ayurvedic Manuscripts and Jyotishashastra

She has guided and contributed to several university-funded research projects, including:

  • Effect of Hanuman Chalisa in Bhairavi and Todi Raaga on Stress-Induced Anxiety in Mice (KAHER-funded, 2024)

  • Evaluation of Matulunga and Nimba Lepa in Wistar Rats with Yeast-Induced Hyperpyrexia

Research Publications

Dr. Padashetti has published several peer-reviewed research papers in reputed national and international journals, such as:

  1. Utility of Mutra Pareeksha in Clinical Practices, Global Journal for Research Analysis (2024)

  2. Applied Aspects of Karya Karana Siddhanta, AyurPUB International Ayurveda Publications (2024)

  3. Screening the Concept of Pramanas and Application of Upamana Pramana in Charaka Samhita, IJAM (2020)

  4. Role of Panchavidha Kalpanas in the Management of Wounds – A Critical Study, IJOPPR (2023)

  5. Exploring the Need of Ritucharya in Present Lifestyle Disorders, Tilak College Souvenir (Pune)

Ongoing Publications:

  • Critical Appraisal of Different Terms Pertaining to PCOS

  • Concept and Pathophysiology of Sthulya

  • Critical Analysis on Trividha Jnanopaya and Comparison with Modern Teaching–Learning Methodologies

Academic Contributions & Professional Engagements

Dr. Padashetti has been an invited speaker, chairperson, and resource person at numerous national and international conferences, contributing to the dissemination of Ayurvedic wisdom and modern research integration. Notable roles include:

  • Chairperson, Poster Presentation – Madhukosha International Conference (Dec 2024)

  • Chairperson, Sampratipatti – National Level Colloquium, Yenepoya Ayurvedic Medical College (Feb 2025)

  • Resource Person, Samhita 2024 Series (Padartha Vijnanam), SVAMC, Ilkal

  • Resource Person, Ayurvidya – Online Learning Management System, AIIA, New Delhi (2023)

  • Special Invitee, Tadvidha Sambhasha Conference (2023 & 2025)

She also serves as the Organising Secretary for the National Level Samvaad Intercollegiate Virtual Scientific Debate Series, which promotes classical debate methods (Charakokta Vaada Marga) in academic discourse.

Academic Development & Faculty Training

Dr. Padashetti has enhanced her professional competence through active participation in faculty development programs and workshops such as:

  • Health Research Fundamentals and Stress Management (NPTEL Certification)

  • Research Methodology & Synopsis Writing – Anusandhana 2020 (BLDEA’s AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya)

  • Training Programme on Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practices (SNMC, Bagalkot)

  • Workshop on Editing of Ayurveda Manuscripts (Sanskrit University, Bangalore, 2023)

  • Faculty Development Program (RGUHS, 2015)

Leadership and Mentorship

A passionate educator, Dr. Padashetti has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students, promoting analytical thinking, textual study, and research aptitude. Her integration of traditional Ayurvedic epistemology with modern pedagogical approaches highlights her innovative academic outlook.

Eligibility for the Distinguished Academician Award

Dr. Savita Padashetti’s outstanding career reflects a blend of academic excellence, innovative research, pedagogical leadership, and significant contribution to Ayurveda’s scientific growth. Her sustained scholarly work, national and international academic engagement, and dedication to advancing Ayurvedic education make her highly deserving of the “Distinguished Academician Award in Scientific Laurels.”