**Executive Summary**
On March 8, 2026, AIIA Goa inaugurated specialized healthcare facilities to enhance patient care and expand Ayurvedic services. Key developments include the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus for a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, and Pharmacy, with an additional 50 acres of land allocated for these purposes. The Ministry of Ayush is committed to strengthening Ayurveda infrastructure nationwide.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration of Specialized Facilities:**
* AIIA Goa inaugurated several special healthcare facilities on International Women's Day.
* These facilities aim to strengthen patient care and expand specialized Ayurvedic services.
* The inauguration was attended by dignitaries including the Chief Minister of Goa and the Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.
* **Campus Expansion and New Centers:**
* The Chief Minister announced the expansion of the AIIA Goa campus.
* This expansion will include a Cancer Research Centre, Central Research Laboratories, and a Pharmacy.
* An additional 50 acres of land will be allotted for these new facilities.
* **Newly Inaugurated Units:**
* **Sushruta OT Complex:** A modern surgical facility for Ayurvedic surgical procedures.
* **Physiotherapy Unit:** For rehabilitation and therapeutic services.
* **Kaumarbhritya Panchakarma Unit:** Focused on Panchakarma therapies for children's pediatric healthcare.
* **BMD (Bone Mineral Density) Unit:** For assessment and management of bone health, including osteoporosis.
* **Commitment to Ayurveda and Integrated Healthcare:**
* AIIA Goa is committed to promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern healthcare.
* The new facilities are designed to enhance healthcare accessibility and provide advanced treatment services.
* The Ministry of Ayush is continuously working to strengthen Ayurveda infrastructure across the country.
* These initiatives aim to provide comprehensive treatment, promote preventive healthcare, and enhance the quality of Ayurvedic services.
* **Reservation for Goan Students:**
* 50% of the 100 undergraduate seats at AIIA Goa are reserved for Goan students.
**Impact Analysis**
**Patients**
* **Impact:** Enhanced patient care, expanded access to specialized Ayurvedic treatments, improved healthcare accessibility, and provision of advanced treatment services.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for patients in the document.
**Goan Students**
* **Impact:** Increased access to undergraduate seats at AIIA Goa, with 50% of seats reserved for them.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for Goan students in the document.
**AIIA Goa**
* **Impact:** Strengthened healthcare infrastructure, enhanced capacity for specialized healthcare services, improved clinical training, research, and patient care, and enriched learning experience for students and scholars.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for AIIA Goa in the document.
**Ministry of Ayush / Government of India**
* **Impact:** Progress towards the vision of expanding the reach of Ayurveda and strengthening its infrastructure nationwide.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is mentioned for the Ministry of Ayush or the Government of India in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Ayush: Government ministry responsible for Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine.
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa: Institute inaugurating new healthcare facilities and expanding its campus.
Prataprao Jadhav: Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush.
Pramod Sawant: Chief Minister of Goa.
Goa: Location where the AIIA campus and its new facilities are located.
AYUSH
AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare
Services for the Benefit of Patients on Women’s
Day
Chief Minister announces expansion of AIIA Goa campus for
cancer research centre, central research labs, pharmacy, and
other facilities
Ministry of Ayush is continuously working to strengthen
Ayurveda infrastructure across the country, says Prataprao
Jadhav
Posted On: 08 MAR 2026 2:18PM by PIB Mumbai
Panaji, Goa, 8 March 2026
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 Dr. Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa in the
esteemed presence of Sh. Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent
Charge), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India; Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary,
Ministry of Ayush; Prof. (Vd.) P. K. Prajapati, Director (I/C), AIIA, Prof. (Dr.) Sujata
Kadam, Dean, AIIA Goa; and other senior faculty members of AIIA.
Marking the special occasion of Women’s Day, the newly inaugurated facilities were
dedicated as a meaningful initiative to enhance healthcare accessibility and provide
advanced 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, Sh. Prataprao Jadhav, Hon’ble 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 Sh.
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 (I/C), 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, 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 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 focused on
Panchakarma therapies for children, promoting holistic pediatric healthcare through
Ayurveda.
• BMD (Bone Mineral Density) Unit – Established to facilitate the 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 enhancing patient services
through integrative and evidence-based Ayurvedic healthcare. The institute aims to
provide accessible, high-quality treatment while promoting the principles of
preventive and holistic medicine.
The inauguration of these facilities marks another significant step in strengthening
healthcare infrastructure and expanding the scope of Ayurveda-based treatments
for the benefit of society.
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