c. a. ansar is an indian visually impaired practitioner of alternative medicine and the chief consultant at dr. ansar's healing touch, a healthcare center based in kochi. he is known for his alternative medical practice which combines the therapeutic techniques of reflexology, yoga, naturopathy and ayurveda. the ministry of health and family welfare of the government of kerala awarded him the social justice award in 2017 for his contributions in the field of healthcare.