Kerala: Master plan for Ayurveda Hospital at cost of Rs 100 crore

To promote Ayurveda studies, research, and production of Ayurvedic medicines, the panchayat of the district decided to approve the plan which will distribute the knowledge of Ayurveda among the people and patients will visit the hospital seeking the traditional treatment.

The new six-storey hospital will be constructed on a 57,000-square feet area with the availability of all departments. The new building will have a total of 52 rooms with an attached bathroom along with other necessary facilities.

While all the floors will have the facility to conduct panchakarma treatment, a heritage building, a yoga hall, staff quarters, a parking area, an 82-bed general ward, a research and development area, a sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant, landscaping, garden, and related beautification are also part of the plan.

The hospital will also set up an Ayurvedic herb garden, pay ward, electronic token system, and a modern library in addition to extending palliative care to all blocks.

District panchayat president Sam K. Daniel informed TH, "Support from the Central government is expected for the project and steps will be taken to submit an application for financial assistance with the State government's recommendation. After getting the administrative sanction of the Central and State governments, the construction work of the hospital will be completed on time."

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