NewzVille Desk
Promoting traditional medicine to the great extent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone (virtually) of Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Rohini, and termed it as the “Ayurveda’s – next big leap”.
The ceremony was attended by Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of Ayush and other dignitaries.
Emphasising the Government’s focus on making healthcare accessible to the poorest of the poor, the Prime Minister remarked that the Government is also promoting traditional Indian medicine systems like AYUSH and Ayurveda.
He added that over the past decade, the AYUSH system has expanded to more than 100 countries. PM Modi highlighted that the first World Health Organization (WHO) institution related to traditional medicine is being established in India. He added that a few weeks ago, he inaugurated the second phase of the All India Institute of Ayurveda.
PM Modi remarked that today, the foundation stone for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute has been laid and extended his special congratulations to the people of Delhi for this achievement.
“India has immense potential to become the world’s health and wellness capital”, stressed the Prime Minister. He remarked that the day is not far when, along with “Make in India,” the world will also adopt “Heal in India” as a mantra. He added that to facilitate foreign citizens in availing AYUSH treatments in India, a special AYUSH visa facility has been introduced and in a short span, hundreds of foreign nationals have benefited from this facility.
Speaking at the event, Prataprao Ganapatrao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent charge), Ministry of Ayush, expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for his leadership, stating, “This facility will drive forward research and quality healthcare, making a lasting impact on millions of lives across the country.”
Yogender Chandolia, Member of Parliament, North West Delhi; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, along with officials from Ministry of Ayush & CCRAS joined the occasion at Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Rohini.
He emphasized the significance of two major developments – the inauguration of the new Metro line and the laying of the foundation stone for the new CCRAS-CARI building. Addressing the gathering he said that both the milestones are a “gift” from the government to the people of Delhi, underscoring the long-term benefits of the new Central Ayurveda Research Institute to the city’s residents.
He also expressed his gratitude towards Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary Ayush, Dr. Acharya, DG CCRAS Dr. Bharti, Director Institute and their entire team for their continued efforts in advancing Ayurvedic research and healthcare.
Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, stated that acquiring a dedicated space in Rohini after 46 years is a monumental achievement, setting a benchmark for future endeavors. He said “this futuristic building is poised to provide high-quality services to society, enhancing awareness and accessibility of traditional medicine.” Secretary Ayush remarked, that we are privileged to be a part of this event, marking a new chapter in our journey towards elevating Ayurvedic research and healthcare to unprecedented heights.”
Speaking at the foundation stone ceremony of the CARI campus, Prof. Rabi Narayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush highlighted the Ministry of Ayush’s pivotal role in making this state-of-the-art facility a reality.
The new facility, spanning 2.92 acres with an investment of ₹187 crore, will feature a 100-bed research hospital dedicated to advancing Ayurveda research and providing healthcare services to the community.
The CARI, established in 1979, has been a pioneer in clinical research in Ayurveda, particularly focusing on Preventive Cardiology and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The institute has operated from rented premises in Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, for many years.
However, the government has now taken a giant leap forward by providing CARI with a state-of-the-art facility of its own. This new 2.92-acre campus will become a hub for cutting-edge research, treatment, and skill development, with an investment of Rs. 187.15 crore. The project is set to be completed within 30 months, further strengthening India’s leadership in traditional medicine.
