Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, alongside MoS Ayush and WCD Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai and Secretary Ministry of Ayush Vd. Rajesh Kotecha, commemorated the inaugural anniversary of the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, by unveiling a special postage stamp. This momentous occasion, jointly organized by the Institute and India Post, occurred at New Delhi’s Transport Bhawan. Notable attendees included AIIA Director Prof Tanuja Manoj Nesari, AIIA Goa Dean Prof Sujata Kadam, Indian Post DG Smita Kumar, Shri RS Manku, CMD of Andrew Yule, and several other dignitaries, marking the importance of the event. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Goa satellite center to the nation.
Expressing his appreciation, Sarbananda Sonowal stated, “Congratulations to the All India Institute of Ayurveda team on the first foundation day of AIIA Goa, marked by the release of a commemorative postal stamp. This initiative will globally acclaim Ayurveda, instilling a sense of pride within us.”
Highlighting the significance of quality for a comprehensive healthcare system, the Minister acknowledged AIIA’s contributions. MoS Munjapara Mahendrabhai remarked, “AIIA Goa, in its recent year, has gained global recognition in the field of Ayurveda. We’re pleased to announce an MOU between All India Institute of Ayurveda and Andrew Yule & Company Limited (AYCL), initiating a collaborative effort to explore holistic benefits offered by tea.”
The sprawling 50-acre AIIA Goa campus, modeled after its Delhi counterpart, aims to provide advanced preventive, diagnostic, and tertiary healthcare services. Leveraging the area’s rich biodiversity and abundant medicinal plants, the center is poised to significantly contribute to Ayurvedic practice. Positioned in a prominent tourist destination, it is anticipated to bolster medical tourism nationally.
As a premier Ayurvedic institution committed to high-quality healthcare services with a motto of “compassion with care,” the AIIA Goa campus mirrors the dedication to expand Ayurvedic healthcare across diverse regions.
India Post, a pivotal communication and postal service department, collaborates with AIIA, bridging traditional and modern practices for societal benefit.