Question : NATIONAL AYURVEDA INSTITUTE



(a) whether the Government propose to set up a National Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi soon;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)

(a)&(b):There is a proposal to set up an Ayurvedic Hospital at Delhi, where Ayurvedic specialised treatments like Panchkarma, Rasayana (Rejuvination) therapy, Kshar-sutra therapy and Ayurvedic treatment for Chronic and lifestyle related problems can be offered.

(c): No time frame has been worked out so far as the project is still at the planning stage.