Yamini Innovations Ethics Committee (YIEC)
Independent Ethics Committee for review of clinical, biomedical, device and wellness research. Committed to participant safety, scientific integrity and regulatory compliance.
Overview
The Yamini Innovations Ethics Committee (YIEC) reviews, approves and monitors human participant research under the aegis of Yamini Innovations LLP. The Committee adheres to ICMR National Ethical Guidelines, ICH-GCP standards and CDSCO regulations.
Ethics Committee Members
The YIEC comprises multidisciplinary experts ensuring independence, diversity, and ethical oversight of research proposals.
| Sr. No. | Name & Qualification | Designation / Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. Anand K. Mishra, MD Dept. of Anatomy, IMS, BHU | Chairman & Basic Medical Scientist |
| 2 | Prof. Kiran Giri, MD Dept. of Pharmacology, IMS, BHU | Pharmacologist & Member |
| 3 | Dr. V.B. Singh, MD (Medicine), Neurologist Ex AD/CMO, Varanasi; Ex Joint Director DGHS, Lucknow | Clinician & Member |
| 4 | Dr. Suyash Tripathi, DM (Cardiology) Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Cardiology, IMS, BHU | Clinician & Member |
| 5 | Vaidya Sushil K. Dubey, PhD Asst. Prof., Dept. of Kriya Sharir, FoA, IMS, BHU | Ayurveda Expert & Member |
| 6 | Mr. Amit Dwivedi, LLB Advocate, CBA Building, Varanasi | Legal Expert & Member |
| 7 | Mr. Ritesh Kumar Tiwari Social Research Consultant, Lanka, Varanasi | Social Scientist & Member |
| 8 | Mr. Ravindra Pratap Singh Ex. Parshad, Nagwa Ward #22 | Layperson Representative |
| 9 | Prof. Y.B. Tripathi, PhD (Biochemistry) Former Dean, Faculty of Ayurveda, IMS, BHU & CEO – Yamini Innovations | Ethics Expert & Member Secretary |
SOPs & Policies
The YIEC functions under documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) describing composition, duties, review process, conflict of interest, record keeping, and financial policies.
- Standard Operating Procedures (YIEC)
- Constitution & Member List
- Submission checklist and forms
- Fee & utilization policy
Submission Guidelines
Investigators and sponsors must submit a complete package to the YIEC Secretariat. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
- Protocol and synopsis
- Informed consent forms
- Investigator’s CV & valid GCP certificate
- Insurance / compensation proof (if applicable)
Processing Time: Completed applications are scheduled for the next bi-monthly meeting.
Fee Structure
Administrative fees (exclusive of GST):
| Type of Review | Base Fee (INR) | TDS (10%) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Review (New Study) | 50,000.40 | 5,555.60 | 55,556.00 |
| Amendment / Expedite / Continuing Review | 14,999.94 | 1,666.66 | 16,666.60 |
Payment to Yamini Innovations LLP. Mention protocol title & EC reference in remarks.
Meeting Schedule & Decision Communication
YIEC meets every two months; however emergency meeting can be convened on the request of PI as a special case—submission cut-off: 14 days before meeting.
| Meeting | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting 1 (FY 2025-26) | January 2025 | Submissions close 14 days prior |
| Meeting 2 (FY 2025-26) | March 2025 | — |
Governance & Conflict of Interest
YIEC members declare conflicts of interest in writing and abstain from relevant reviews. All records are securely retained for a minimum of five years after study completion.
Contact the Secretariat
For submissions, queries, and SOP requests, please reach out to the YIEC Secretariat:
Email:
yaminiinnovationsllp@gmail.com
Phone:
+91-9415694450
Postal Address:
Yamini Innovations LLP & Swasthayu Wellness Nature Cure Centre
N 4/35 C-6, Mahamana Nagar Colony,
Sunderpur, Karaundi, Varanasi – 221005
