In a momentous step towards advancing healthcare and promoting traditional medicine 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 (IC) 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.

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. 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 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.”

In a connected event at Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Rohini, 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.

Yogender Chandolia, Member of Parliament from North West Delhi, graced the occasion of Bhoomi Pujan of the New Building of CARI, New Delhi at Rohini Sector 28, Delhi. 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, and 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, while highlighting the significance of the new building stated that acquiring a dedicated space in Rohini after 46 years is a monumental achievement, setting a benchmark for future endeavors.