PM Modi inaugurates two state-of-the-art Ayush projects in Jhajjar and Pune

Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, Jhajjar (Haryana) has been built under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush.

Above: NISARGA – NIN Pune (Maharashtra). Below: Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, Jhajjar (Haryana).

Ayush Projects: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually inaugurated two institutes of the Ayush Ministry that will further promote a holistic healthcare scenario in the country. The ‘Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy’ (CRIYN) at Jhajjar, Haryana, and the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) titled ‘NISARG GRAM’ at Pune, Maharashtra were inaugurated.

Speaking at the inauguration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Our government’s priority is to boost immunity and the ability to fight the disease. We have emphasized nutrition. The emphasis was on yoga, Ayurveda and hygiene to prevent diseases. We have promoted both traditional Indian medicine and modern medicine. Today, two major hospitals and research centers in the field of yoga and naturopathy have also been opened in Maharashtra and Haryana. A WHO center dedicated to traditional medicine is also being set up in Gujarat. Our government is constantly trying to ensure that everyone, poor or middle class, gets better treatment with savings.

Minister for Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal participated in the event virtually from Kalyani, West Bengal, where AIIMS was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde participated in the event virtually and Minister of State for Ayush and Women and Child Development Munjpara Mahendra Bhai participated in the event in Gujarat.

At the inaugural event held on the premises of ‘Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy’, Jhajjar (Haryana), Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar along with other dignitaries participated in the event.

Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy, Jhajjar (Haryana) has been built under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush. This is an Apex level research and teaching facility for Yoga and Naturopathy. Through this project, healthcare infrastructure for yoga and naturopathy at the tertiary level will be created. The institute includes a 200-bed hospital with OPD, treatment block, academic block, hostel and residential block, apart from yoga block and diet block. The 19 19 acre project was built at a cost of Rs 63.88 crore.

NISARG GRAM is a 250-bed hospital, a multi-disciplinary research and extension service center and a medical naturopathic college for undergraduate (UG)/postgraduate (PG)/para-medical courses. The college also has residential and non-residential facilities consisting of Boys & Girls Hostel, Auditorium, Yoga Hall, Cottages, and the famous Gandhi Memorial Hall is also an integral part of the campus. The 25-acre project will cost a total of Rs 213.55 crore.

The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) in Pune and the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Deverkhana Village, Jhajjar, represent important milestones in promoting holistic healthcare through traditional healthcare systems. These institutes use diverse approaches such as hydrotherapy, massage, clinical nutrition and yoga therapy to prevent and address emerging healthcare challenges, especially the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With their state-of-the-art infrastructure and educational programs, these institutes will empower individuals to prioritize their health and well-being.