The All India Institute of Ayurveda in Goa inaugurated a set of specialised healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding access to advanced Ayurvedic treatment services on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The initiative is expected to improve healthcare accessibility while reinforcing the role of traditional medicine within the broader healthcare ecosystem.
The facilities were inaugurated by Pramod Sawant in the presence of Prataprao Jadhav, Rajesh Kotecha, P K Prajapati, Sujata Kadam and senior faculty members of the institute. The inauguration marked an important milestone in the expansion of Ayurvedic healthcare infrastructure and the strengthening of patient centric treatment services at the institute.
The newly established facilities are designed to support specialised treatment, rehabilitation and preventive healthcare services through Ayurveda. They are expected to significantly enhance the institute’s clinical capabilities while providing patients with comprehensive treatment options rooted in traditional medicine and supported by modern diagnostic tools.
Speaking at the event, Pramod Sawant said the institute has been playing a crucial role in promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern healthcare. He noted that 50 percent of the 100 undergraduate seats at the institute are reserved for students from Goa, highlighting the institution’s commitment to supporting local talent while strengthening healthcare education in the state.
Pramod Sawant also announced plans for a major expansion of the institute’s campus to further strengthen research and healthcare services. The proposed expansion includes the establishment of a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, pharmacy facilities and other advanced infrastructure to support clinical research and specialised treatment. To facilitate this expansion, he assured the allotment of an additional 50 acres of land to the institute.
Prataprao Jadhav said the Ministry of Ayush is committed to strengthening the reach and infrastructure of Ayurveda across the country. He noted that expanding institutions such as the All India Institute of Ayurveda is part of a broader national effort to integrate traditional medical systems with modern healthcare practices.
He said the new facilities at the Goa campus will help deliver holistic healthcare solutions while supporting integrative treatment approaches that combine the principles of Ayurveda with contemporary medical practices.
Rajesh Kotecha highlighted the increasing global recognition of Ayurveda and emphasised the role played by the institute in advancing education, research and clinical services in the field of traditional medicine. He said the addition of the new facilities will further enhance the institute’s capacity to deliver specialised healthcare services while promoting evidence based Ayurveda and integrative medicine.
P K Prajapati noted that the newly inaugurated units represent a significant step toward strengthening patient centred Ayurvedic healthcare. He said the institute aims to provide comprehensive treatment while promoting preventive healthcare practices and improving the overall quality of services offered to patients.
Sujata Kadam emphasised the academic and clinical significance of the facilities, stating that the expansion will strengthen both medical training and patient care at the institute. She said the integration of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services with Ayurvedic principles will help provide holistic healthcare solutions while enriching the learning environment for students and researchers.
The new facilities inaugurated at the institute include the Sushruta Operation Theatre Complex, which is a modern surgical unit designed to support Ayurvedic surgical procedures and improve patient care. The facility will enhance the institute’s ability to conduct specialised surgeries based on classical Ayurvedic surgical techniques combined with modern infrastructure.
Another key addition is the Physiotherapy Unit, which has been developed to provide rehabilitation services and therapeutic support to patients recovering from injuries, surgeries and chronic health conditions. The unit will focus on physical therapy and recovery management as part of integrated healthcare treatment.
The institute also inaugurated the Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit, a specialised centre dedicated to Panchakarma therapies for children. The unit is designed to promote holistic paediatric healthcare through Ayurvedic treatments that focus on preventive care, detoxification and strengthening of the immune system.
A Bone Mineral Density Unit has also been established to support the assessment and management of bone health. The facility will assist in the early detection and prevention of osteoporosis and related conditions, enabling timely intervention and improved long term patient outcomes.
Officials said these initiatives reflect the institute’s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through integrative and evidence based Ayurvedic practices. By expanding clinical services and research infrastructure, the institute aims to provide accessible and high quality treatment while promoting preventive healthcare and holistic wellness.
The expansion of healthcare facilities at the Goa campus is expected to benefit patients by providing specialised Ayurvedic treatment services while strengthening research and education in the field of traditional medicine.
