**Policy Summary: National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Development**
On August 20, 2025, the Union Minister of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, chaired the second meeting of the Society of the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, outlining a vision to develop the NIA as a Global Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda. The meeting, held in New Delhi, included key stakeholders such as the Deputy Chief Minister and Ayush Minister of Rajasthan, Dr. Premchand Bairwa, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
Minister Jadhav emphasized the NIA's role in symbolizing advanced research, innovation, quality education, and public health leadership within the Ayurvedic sector. He noted the significant progress of the Ayush sector under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, highlighting the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India.
The NIA, recognized as the first Deemed University in the Ayush sector in India, currently treats over 400,000 OPD patients and 25,000 IPD patients annually. It operates a GMP-certified pharmacy producing over 100 Ayurvedic medicines and has achieved NAAC A Grade, NABH, and NABL accreditations. The institute also provides free healthcare camps in 12 districts under SC, SP, and STP schemes. Furthermore, the NIA hosts students from 15 countries and has been recently declared India's Best Ayurvedic Institution by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM). Its international collaborations and Guinness World Record achievements contribute to its global profile.
The Minister called for globally benchmarked research, faculty development, modernized curricula, stronger infrastructure, and wider community reach. The Ministry of Ayush is committed to providing the necessary support to elevate the NIA's standing both nationally and internationally.
Key Entities Referenced
Prataprao Jadhav: AYUSH Union Minister who chaired the 2nd Meeting of the Society of National Institute of Ayurveda NIA, Jaipur
National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur: An Ayurvedic institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan, that the government aims to develop as a Global Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda. First Deemed University in the Ayush sector in India.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, under whose leadership the Ayush sector is reportedly witnessing historic progress.
New Delhi: Location of the second meeting of the Society of the National Institute of Ayurveda NIA, Jaipur.
Premchand Bairwa: Deputy Chief Minister and Ayush Minister of Rajasthan who attended the meeting.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha: Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.
Ministry of Ayush: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development of traditional medicine systems.
WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine: A global center established in India for traditional medicine.
AYUSH
Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav chairs 2nd
Meeting of the Society of National Institute of
Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur
NIA Jaipur to be developed as a Global Centre of
Excellence in Ayurveda: Union Minister Shri Jadhav
NIA caters to 4 lakh+ OPD patients and 25,000+ IPD
patients annually
Ayush sector witnessing historic progress under the
leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi,
says Shri Jadhav
Posted On: 20 AUG 2025 8:09PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister of Ayush today chaired the second meeting of the Society of the National Institute of
Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, in New Delhi. The Deputy Chief Minister and Ayush Minister of Rajasthan, Dr.
Premchand Bairwa, along with the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, senior officials of
the Ministry, and distinguished members of the Society, were present on the occasion.
In his address, the Minister stated, “Our vision is to develop the National Institute of Ayurveda as a Global
Centre of Excellence that symbolizes advanced research, innovation, quality education, and public health
leadership. This Institute must not only achieve excellence but also inspire other Ayurvedic institutions across
the country and the world.”
He emphasized that the meeting was not merely an administrative formality but a platform to chart the
Institute’s future direction, aligning with the global rise of traditional systems of medicine.
The Minister underlined that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ayush
sector has made historic progress. The establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in
India marks global recognition of Indian knowledge systems, embraced with hope and confidence across the
world.
Achievements of National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA):
First Deemed University in the Ayush sector in India.
Over 4 lakh OPD patients and 25,000+ IPD patients are treated annually.
Free healthcare camps in 12 districts under SC, SP, and STP schemes.GMP-certified pharmacy produces more than 100 Ayurvedic medicines.
NAAC ‘A’ Grade, NABH, and NABL accolades achieved.
Students from 15 countries are pursuing education at NIA.
Recently declared India’s Best Ayurvedic Institution by NCISM.
International collaborations and Guinness World Record achievements, enhancing its global profile.
Commending NIA’s performance in education, research, and healthcare services, the Minister emphasized the
need for globally benchmarked research, faculty development, modernized curricula, stronger infrastructure,
and wider community reach.
Reaffirming the government’s support, he stated that the Ministry of Ayush stands fully committed to
providing all necessary assistance to ensure the Institute continues to elevate the pride of Ayurveda at national
and international levels.*****
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