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Himachal Pradesh Among Top Five States Proposed for AIIMS Ayurveda Institute
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News18•23-09-2026, 21:15
Himachal Pradesh Among Top Five States Proposed for AIIMS Ayurveda Institute
- •Himachal Pradesh is among the top five states considered for an AIIMS Ayurveda institute, as announced by AYUSH Minister Yadvinder Goma.
- •The state government has approved 70 acres of land at Dhaneta in Nadaun, Hamirpur district, for the proposed Rs 1,000 crore project.
- •Approximately Rs 300 crore has been granted by the Cabinet for the project, following the Chief Minister's directions.
- •The state has completed necessary formalities, and the final decision rests with the Government of India.
- •Himachal Pradesh aims to integrate AYUSH disciplines, including Ayurveda, into its healthcare system, currently operating 1,241 AYUSH institutions.
Key Questions Answered
The state government has proposed land at Dhaneta in the Nadaun area of Hamirpur district for establishing the AIIMS Ayurveda institute.
The project is estimated to cost around Rs 1,000 crore, with approximately Rs 300 crore already approved by the Cabinet.
Himachal Pradesh currently features a network of approximately 1,241 AYUSH institutions operating across the state.
