Several new healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding specialised Ayurvedic treatment services were inaugurated at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa on International Women’s Day.
The facilities were inaugurated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the presence of Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav; Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha; Director of AIIA Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati; Dean of AIIA Goa Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam; and senior faculty members of the institute.
The newly inaugurated facilities are intended to expand healthcare accessibility and strengthen specialised Ayurvedic treatment services available to patients.
Speaking at the event, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “It is a matter of pride that as many as 50% of the 100 undergraduate seats at AIIA are reserved for Goan students. AIIA Goa is committed to promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern healthcare. The inauguration of these facilities at AIIA Goa will significantly enhance patient care and expand access to specialized Ayurvedic treatments for the people.”
Sawant also announced plans to expand the AIIA Goa campus to establish a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories and a pharmacy facility. He said an additional 50 acres of land would be allotted for the expansion.
Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said the government is working to strengthen Ayurveda infrastructure across the country.
“Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Ayush is continuously working to strengthen Ayurveda infrastructure across the country. The new facilities at AIIA Goa will further support holistic healthcare delivery and benefit patients through integrative treatment approaches,” he said.
Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said the institute plays an important role in Ayurveda education, research and patient care.
“AIIA has been playing a pivotal role in strengthening Ayurveda education, research, and patient care. The addition of these facilities at AIIA Goa will further enhance the institute’s capacity to deliver specialized healthcare services while promoting evidence-based Ayurveda and integrative medicine,” he said.
Director of AIIA Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati said the facilities mark an important step in strengthening patient-centred Ayurvedic healthcare services.
“The inauguration of these specialized units at AIIA Goa marks an important step in strengthening patient-centered Ayurvedic healthcare services. These facilities will enable us to provide comprehensive treatment, promote preventive healthcare practices, and enhance the quality of services available to patients,” he said.
Dean of AIIA Goa Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam said the units would strengthen clinical training, research and patient care at the institute.
“The addition of these specialized facilities will significantly strengthen clinical training, research, and patient care at AIIA Goa. By integrating advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services with the principles of Ayurveda, we aim to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions and enrich the learning experience of our students and scholars,” she said.
The newly inaugurated facilities include the Sushruta OT Complex, a surgical unit designed to support Ayurvedic surgical procedures; a Physiotherapy Unit providing rehabilitation and therapeutic services; a Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit dedicated to Panchakarma therapies for children; and a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Unit to support assessment and management of bone health, including early detection of osteoporosis.
Officials said the new facilities aim to strengthen healthcare services while promoting preventive and holistic treatment approaches through Ayurveda.
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