**Executive Summary**
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, inaugurated special healthcare facilities on International Women's Day, March 8, 2026. These facilities aim to enhance patient care and expand access to specialized Ayurvedic treatments. The AIIA Goa campus is also slated for expansion, including a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, and Pharmacy, with an additional 50 acres of land allocated for this purpose.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration of New Facilities:** Several special healthcare facilities were inaugurated at AIIA Goa to strengthen patient care and expand specialized Ayurvedic services.
* **Purpose of New Facilities:** The newly inaugurated facilities are designed to enhance healthcare accessibility and provide advanced Ayurvedic treatment services.
* **Campus Expansion Announced:** The AIIA Goa campus will be expanded to include a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, Pharmacy, and other advanced facilities.
* **Land Allocation for Expansion:** An additional 50 acres of land have been assured for the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus.
* **Reservation for Goan Students:** 50% of the 100 undergraduate seats at AIIA are reserved for Goan students.
* **Commitment to Ayurveda:** AIIA Goa is committed to promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern healthcare.
* **Government Vision:** The Ministry of Ayush is focused on strengthening Ayurveda infrastructure nationwide to support holistic healthcare and integrative treatment approaches.
* **Specific Inaugurated Units:**
* **Sushruta OT Complex:** A modern surgical facility for Ayurvedic surgical procedures.
* **Physiotherapy Unit:** For rehabilitation and therapeutic services.
* **Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit:** A specialized unit for pediatric Panchakarma therapies.
* **Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Unit:** For assessment and management of bone health.
* **Overall Aim:** To provide comprehensive, patient-centered Ayurvedic healthcare, promote preventive practices, and enhance the quality of services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Patients**
* **Impact:** Patients will benefit from enhanced healthcare accessibility and expanded access to specialized Ayurvedic treatments, including advanced diagnostics and therapeutic services. They will also receive more comprehensive, preventive, and holistic healthcare.
* **Action Required:** Patients can utilize the newly inaugurated specialized facilities and units for their healthcare needs.
**Goan Students**
* **Impact:** Goan students will have increased opportunities for undergraduate education at AIIA Goa, with 50% of seats reserved for them.
* **Action Required:** Eligible Goan students can apply for undergraduate programs at AIIA Goa.
**AIIA Goa Faculty and Staff**
* **Impact:** Faculty and staff will have enhanced facilities for clinical training, research, and patient care. The new units will allow for the integration of advanced diagnostics and therapeutic services with Ayurvedic principles.
* **Action Required:** Faculty and staff are expected to utilize the new facilities to strengthen academic and clinical offerings and contribute to research and patient care.
**Ministry of Ayush and Government of India**
* **Impact:** The Ministry and Government will see progress in their vision of expanding Ayurveda infrastructure nationwide and strengthening the reach of Ayurveda. The inauguration marks a significant step in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding the scope of Ayurveda-based treatment services.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and promote the expansion of Ayurveda infrastructure and services across the country.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: The governing body responsible for promoting and developing Ayurveda and other traditional Indian systems of medicine.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa: The institute where new healthcare facilities were inaugurated and campus expansion was announced, focusing on Ayurvedic treatments.
Shri Pramod Sawant: Chief Minister of Goa, who inaugurated the new facilities and announced the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav: Union Ayush Minister of State (Independent Charge), who spoke about the Ministry of Ayush's commitment to expanding Ayurveda infrastructure.
Vd. Rajesh Kotecha: Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, who highlighted AIIA's role in strengthening Ayurveda education, research, and patient care.
AYUSH
AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare
Services for the Benefit of Patients on
International Women’s Day
Chief Minister Announces Expansion of AIIA Goa Campus for
Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories,
Pharmacy and Other Facilities
New Facilities at AIIA Goa Will Enhance Patient Care and
Expand Access to Specialized Ayurvedic Treatments: Chief
Minister Shri Pramod Sawant
Ministry of Ayush Committed to Expanding Ayurveda
Infrastructure Nationwide: Union Ayush Minister Shri
Prataprao Jadhav
Posted On: 08 MAR 2026 4:47PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa
inaugurated several special healthcare facilities aimed at strengthening patient care and expanding
specialized Ayurvedic services.
The facilities were inaugurated by Shri Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa, in the presence of Shri
Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Shri
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director (AIIA; Prof.
(Dr.) Sujata Kadam, Dean, AIIA Goa; and other senior faculty members of the institute.
The newly inaugurated facilities aim to enhance healthcare accessibility and provide advanced Ayurvedic
treatment services to patients.
Speaking on the occasion, 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.”
The Chief Minister also announced the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus for the establishment of a
Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, Pharmacy, and other advanced facilities. For this
purpose, he assured the allotment of an additional 50 acres of land to AIIA Goa.Addressing the gathering, Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush, emphasized the
Government of India’s vision of expanding the reach of Ayurveda and said, “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.”
Vd. Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, highlighted the growing global recognition of
Ayurveda and said, “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.”
Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director (AIIA, also highlighted the significance of the new facilities and
stated, “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.”
Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Kadam, Dean, AIIA Goa, emphasized the academic and clinical significance of the
newly inaugurated units and stated, “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.”
The newly inaugurated units include:
• Sushruta OT Complex – A modern surgical facility designed to strengthen Ayurvedic surgical
procedures and enhance patient care.
• Physiotherapy Unit – Equipped to provide rehabilitation and therapeutic services for patients requiring
physical therapy and recovery support.
• Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit – A specialized unit dedicated to Panchakarma therapies for
children, promoting holistic pediatric healthcare through Ayurveda.
• Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Unit – Established to facilitate assessment and management of bone
health, aiding in the early detection and prevention of osteoporosis and related conditions.
These initiatives reflect AIIA’s continued commitment to strengthening patient services through
integrative and evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. The institute aims to provide accessible, high-quality
treatment while promoting preventive and holistic healthcare practices.
The inauguration of these facilities marks another significant step towards strengthening healthcare
infrastructure and expanding the scope of Ayurveda-based treatment services for the benefit of society.***
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