Now it is time to bring the clinic home to Manipur, to our roots, to create a truly holistic centre, where all the different treatment systems, masters, and medicines can be integrated to give the best possible treatment and care for a wider range of conditions.

Manipur, literally ‘the city of jewels,’ is at a critical transition point. It is emerging from 60 years of AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act) rule during which there was little opportunity for development and limited interaction with the rest of the world. Now that many of the restrictions have lifted, Manipur is poised for rediscovery and development.

Historically, underdeveloped countries have sought to emulate the west in the hopes of prosperity and higher living standards. However, this type of development often comes at the loss of traditional practices, knowledge and indigenous resources.

The BBRC’s mission during this time is two-fold. One, we are committed to preserving the Manipuri arts, to sharing their considerable benefits, and to teaching them to the next generation. Secondly, we believe they hold the key to the sustainable development of Manipur and its people. We believe the people of Manipur can develop, prove and utilise their indigenous knowledge, techniques and bioresources in ways that will benefit themselves and the rest of the world.