PM Modi inaugurates National Institute of Naturopathy named 'Nisarg Gram' in Pune and CRIYN in Jhajjar

Jhajjar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than ₹48,100 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat. The projects encompass important sectors like health, road, rail, energy, petroleum & natural gas, and tourism among others.

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Kalyani where All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) was dedicated to the nation by the PM along with other four in Rajkot, Bhatinda, Rae Bareli and Mangalagiri.

Highlighting the emphasis on nutrition, Yoga, Ayush and cleanliness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the “Government prioritises the prevention of disease as well as the capacity to fight it”. He underlined the commitment to promoting both traditional Indian medicine and modern medicine and gave examples of the two big hospitals and research centres related to Yoga and Naturopathy being inaugurated in Maharashtra and Haryana. He also mentioned WHO's global centre related to the traditional medical system is also being built here in Gujarat.

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The Prime Minister underlined that the mission of Viksit Bharat gets stronger when the citizens of India get empowered. “When Modi guarantees to make India the world’s third largest economic superpower, the goal is health for all and prosperity for all”, the Prime Minister concluded.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Today is a historic day for the people of the country. Since Narendra Modi ji gave the motto of ‘SabkaSathSabkaVikas’ to take 140 crores Bharatiyas to move forward towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Modi Ki Guarantee fulfilled delivered with welfare initiatives. Under the Pradhan Mantri Swastha Suraksha Yojana, as many as 23 AIIMS are established across the country. This is one of the biggest realisations for the people of the country since independence. With many more such health initiatives, the healthcare delivery system in the country has been emboldened to provide the people of the country with a golden opportunity to live an enriched life with dignity and honour. In the ensuing days, I believe that AIIMS, Kalyani will become a strong centre of medical service, in line with Modiji’s vision of Heal in India, Healed by India. The institution will also spur medical tourism with a strong contender to the prospect of Medical Value Tourism in this region.”

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated two Ayush institutes — the ‘Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy’(CRIYN) at Jhajjar, Haryana, and the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) titled ‘NISARG GRAM’ in Pune, Maharashtra.

On the inauguration of Ayush institutions, the Ayush Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “The Prime Minister of India has also inaugurated two major initiatives of Ayush system of medicine in the country. Together with the contemporary medical service, the Ayush system of medicine has received a tremendous boost today. This is going to provide a wide array of patient care solutions to people. On behalf of the Ministry of Ayush, I would like to extend our gratitude to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji as he dedicates two prestigious institutions - Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy at Jhajjar in Haryana and the National Institute of Naturopathy named ‘Nisarg Gram’ at Pune in Maharashtra.”

The ‘Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy’ (CRIYN), in Jhajjar, Haryana, is a top Yoga and Naturopathy Research and education facility. At this project, tertiary level Yoga and Naturopathy health care infrastructure is created. The Institute includes a 200 bedded Hospital with OPD, Treatment Block, Academic block, Hostel and Residential Block apart from Yoga Block and Diet Block. The 19 acre project was built with a cost of ₹63.88 crore.

The NISARG GRAM is a 250 bedded hospital with multi-disciplinary research and extension service centre along with a Naturopathy Medical College for Under Graduate (UG)/Post Graduate (PG)/Para Medical Courses. The college is also having residential & non-residential facilities comprising 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 was built at a cost of ₹213.55 crore.

The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who graced the occasion as Guest of Honour, joined the Honourable Governor of West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose, who was the Chief Guest at the AIIMS Kalyani event, the Union Minister of State, Nishith Pramanik; the Union Minister of State, Shantanu Thakur; the Union Minister of State, John Barla, the Union Minister of State, Subhas Sarkar among others. 

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