Marking its Golden Jubilee, the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur launched a series of major infrastructure and outreach initiatives, reinforcing its evolution into a global hub for Ayurveda education, research, and patient care after five decades of service.
The समारोह highlighted NIA’s 50-year journey from its establishment as an Ayurveda college in 1976 to becoming India’s first Ayurveda Deemed University, with significant contributions in academics, clinical care, manuscript science, and advanced research.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma described NIA as a “living bridge between India’s ancient medical wisdom and modern scientific research,” emphasizing that the milestone reflects not just longevity but a sustained commitment to public health, innovation, and evidence-driven Ayurveda. He reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for strengthening AYUSH systems and integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, and traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH Prataprao Jadhav underscored that strong AYUSH institutions are central to India’s ambition of emerging as a global center for holistic healthcare. He highlighted policy momentum under national leadership, including expansion of Ayurveda institutions and the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, positioning Ayurveda as a scientifically validated and globally accepted healthcare system. He noted that NIA is playing a key role through advanced research, digital health initiatives, international collaborations, and patient-centric care models.
Deputy Chief Minister and AYUSH Minister of Rajasthan Prem Chand Bairwa called the Golden Jubilee a moment of pride for both the state and the nation, stating that NIA reflects Rajasthan’s leadership in Ayurveda education and healthcare, and reaffirmed full government support for its continued global expansion.
As part of the Golden Jubilee initiatives, key infrastructure was inaugurated to boost education, clinical training, and patient accessibility. These included a new OPD block “Sushrut Bhawan” to expand outpatient services, an advanced Operation Theatre complex, a state-of-the-art Simulation Lab to enhance clinical training and patient safety, and the medicinal plant garden “Dhanvantari Upvan” aimed at conservation, education, and research.
Strengthening its digital outreach, NIA also launched its official podcast studio, with the first episode recorded by the Union Minister, aimed at expanding academic communication and public engagement.
