Kerala Invited to Bid for New All India Institute of Ayurveda

AMAI Kerala urges state government to act swiftly to secure one of three proposed AIIAs of national importance.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has been presented with an opportunity to host a new All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), with the state invited to compete for one of three proposed institutes of national importance. The Ayurveda Medical Association of India (AMAI) Kerala State Committee has urged the state government to act swiftly and take immediate steps to secure the project.

Kerala Invited to Participate in AIIA Selection Process

The participation follows the state receiving an official invitation to take part in the process for establishing three new AIIAs across the country. The association has called on the state government to use its established Ayurveda tradition and existing public health infrastructure to strengthen its bid for the proposed institute.

Land and Infrastructure Among Selection Criteria

The selection process will assess participating states on parameters including land availability, infrastructure, government commitment and execution capability. States seeking to establish the institutes are required to meet these criteria as part of the evaluation process.

The Ministry has also directed participating states to appoint a nodal officer who will coordinate the process and ensure submission of the required proposal. The designated officer will serve as the point of coordination for Kerala’s participation in the selection exercise.

Proposed Institutes to Focus on Ayurveda Education and Research

The proposed AIIA campuses will be modelled on the existing flagship All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi. The planned institutions are expected to be developed as premier centres associated with Ayurveda education, healthcare and research.

AMAI state president Dr K S Vishnu Namboothiri and general secretary Dr P K Haridas, in a joint statement, said Kerala’s longstanding Ayurveda heritage gives the state a strong basis to pursue the project. They urged the government to take timely steps to meet the requirements of the selection process.

Association Highlights Potential Benefits for Kerala

The association also highlighted the potential significance of establishing an AIIA with advanced research facilities in Kerala. It said the proposed institution could contribute to strengthening public health services while supporting the development of Ayurveda research.

Important Highlights

• Kerala has been invited to compete for one of three proposed new AIIAs.
• AMAI Kerala has urged the state government to act swiftly to secure the project.
• The selection will consider land availability, infrastructure, government commitment and execution capability.
• Participating states have been directed to appoint a nodal officer for the process.
• The proposed institutes will focus on Ayurveda education, healthcare and research.
• AMAI said Kerala’s Ayurveda heritage and public health infrastructure could strengthen its bid.