Uttar Pradesh
Establishment of Ayurveda Institute in Varanasi
- 24 Sep 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
On National Ayurveda Day, the Uttar Pradesh government announced that a premier Ayurveda institute will be set up in Varanasi.
Key Points
- The government is establishing an Ayurveda institute in Varanasi, similar to AIIMS, to promote the research and development of Ayurveda and strengthen the traditional practice.
- The facility will span 10 acres, featuring educational and treatment amenities, including a medical college for Ayurveda and both indoor and outdoor patient care services.
- New Ayush dispensaries will also be established across the state with a budget of Rs 104 crore to meet growing demand.
- New Ayush medical colleges will also be established in key cities like Gonda, Basti, Mirzapur, Agra, and Meerut, focusing on higher studies and research in Ayurveda to promote traditional medicine nationwide.
National Ayurveda Day
- Ayurveda Day, first observed in 2016, was celebrated on 23 September this year, replacing the earlier practice of celebrating it on Dhanvantari Jayanti (Dhanteras).
- The theme for 2025 was "Ayurveda for People & Planet," emphasising global wellness and environmental sustainability through Ayurveda.
