Union Health Minister Nadda Inaugurates S-VYASA’s New Campus in Bengaluru

GG News Bureau
Bengaluru, 3rd Jan. Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the new campus of the School of Advanced Studies at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Bengaluru on Friday. The new campus, a deemed-to-be university, is designed to integrate traditional Indian knowledge systems with modern education, focusing on advancing holistic wellness and academic excellence.

S-VYASA combines Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda with modern disciplines such as Engineering, Computer Applications, and Management. The new campus, under the tagline “Education Meets Industry,” also fosters industry collaborations and technological innovations.

During the inauguration, Nadda highlighted the government’s efforts to merge AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) with modern medicine. “Our visionary Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought about a significant policy change in healthcare to ensure that the health system is holistic and comprehensive,” Nadda said. “The government is working to integrate the AYUSH system with modern medicine.”

He mentioned that the country now boasts 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), each with an AYUSH block. “A collaborative approach has been adopted, where modern medicine practitioners refer patients to AYUSH treatments when deemed beneficial, and AYUSH practitioners direct cases requiring modern medical interventions. This synergy is actively implemented, fostering integrated care and delivering promising outcomes,” Nadda added.

The minister also noted that the Ministry of AYUSH has established collaborations with 103 countries. He praised the World Health Organisation (WHO) for launching a Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which will serve as the world’s hub for traditional medicine studies and innovations.

Nadda further discussed several initiatives, including the establishment of a 600-bed All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) and the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), both of which integrate traditional and modern medicine. He also highlighted the National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune as another key development in integrating AYUSH practices into mainstream healthcare.

The minister stressed that AYUSH is no longer just about traditional medicine; it is evolving alongside modern science. “With comprehensive documentation and the publication of research papers in reputed medical journals, AYUSH is steadily gaining global credibility and acceptance,” he stated.

Nadda also emphasized the strengthening of AYUSH research, mentioning the establishment of Centres of Excellence, which collaborate with institutions like AIIMS, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

In conclusion, Nadda lauded S-VYASA for its commitment to blending modern science with traditional knowledge, reinforcing the importance of integrating holistic education and healthcare practices.