**Summary:**
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed the role of Director at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, on September 13, 2025. His appointment, approved by the Union Cabinet, is for a five-year term or until superannuation, whichever occurs first. Prior to this position, Professor Prajapati served as Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, and contributed to Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar. He began his career as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur.
A formal welcome ceremony was held at AIIA, attended by the former Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Manjusha Rajagopal, Dean PhD Prof. Dr. Mahesh Vyas, and AIIA staff. Professor Prajapati expressed his commitment to advancing Ayurveda and achieving global recognition for AIIA, aligning with the government's vision. The former Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Rajagopal, pledged her continued support, and Dean Prof. Dr. Vyas emphasized Professor Prajapati's experience in elevating AIIA's standing. Immediately following the ceremony, Professor Prajapati participated in the valedictory session of a Continuing Medical Education (CME) program for faculty.
Professor Prajapati holds a BAMS degree from Gurukul Kangri University and MD and PhD degrees from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Key Entities Referenced
Pradeep Kumar Prajapati: Newly appointed Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
All India Institute of Ayurveda AIIA, New Delhi: An esteemed institution where Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed charge as Director.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan: Institution where Prof. Prajapati served as Vice-Chancellor.
Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat: Institution where Prof. Prajapati was associated, contributing to research and academic development.
National Institute of Ayurveda NIA, Jaipur, Rajasthan: Institution where Prof. Prajapati began his academic career as an Assistant Professor.
Manjusha Rajagopal: Former Executive Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda AIIA.
Mahesh Vyas: Dean PhD at All India Institute of Ayurveda AIIA.
Union Cabinet: The entity that approved the appointment of Prof. Prajapati as Director of AIIA.
AYUSH
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati Assumes
Charge as Director of All India Institute of Ayurveda
(AIIA), New Delhi
Posted On: 13 SEP 2025 2:55PM by PIB Delhi
Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally assumed charge today as the Director of the All India Institute of
Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
Prior to this appointment, Prof. Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. He has also been associated for a long period with Gujarat Ayurved
University, Jamnagar, contributing significantly to research and academic development. He began his
academic career as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur.
A formal welcome ceremony was organized at AIIA to mark the occasion. The event began with the lighting
of the ceremonial lamp and a Dhanvantari Vandana. The institute’s former Executive Director, Prof. (Dr.)
Manjusha Rajagopal, Dean (PhD) Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas, and a large number of academic, medical,
administrative, and nursing staff were present. All attendees extended a warm welcome to the new Director by
presenting floral bouquets.
In his first address as Director, Prof. Prajapati said:
“It is a matter of great pride and honour for me to have the opportunity to serve Ayurveda at this esteemed
institution. With the government's vision of taking Ayurveda to the masses, I am confident that, with the
collective support of all, AIIA will achieve global recognition in the years to come.”
Former Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopal, in her welcome remarks, expressed gratitude to
all and reaffirmed her commitment to team spirit and collaborative work. Dean Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas
highlighted that Prof. Prajapati’s experience with premier institutions in the country will help take AIIA to
new heights.
Immediately after assuming charge, Prof. Prajapati participated in the valedictory session of a Continuing
Medical Education (CME) program organized for faculty at the institute, where he also performed the
ceremonial lamp lighting.
Prof. Prajapati holds a BAMS degree from Gurukul Kangri University and obtained his MD and PhD from
Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
It is noteworthy that his appointment as Director of AIIA was approved by the Union Cabinet. As per the
terms, he will serve for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or until the age of
superannuation, whichever is earlier.***
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