Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration has allocated 4.8 acres of land in Sector-48 for setting up a Government AYUSH Institute, which will function as a Centre of Excellence. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandigarh State President Jitendra Pal Malhotra stated that the long-pending project has finally materialized due to continuous efforts by the party, guidance from the Central Government, and support from the Chandigarh Administration, reports Dailyhunt. The development is being seen as an important move to promote India’s traditional systems of medicine.The proposed institute will focus on education, research, and development in the fields of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy, along with continuous efforts to integrate these traditional systems with modern healthcare practices. Officials believe that this initiative closely aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen, promote, and globally expand traditional systems of medicine in a structured and sustainable manner.Also Read:Chandigarh set to expand AYUSH services with hospitals in Sector 34 and 11Malhotra said that the institute will offer affordable AYUSH education at minimal government fees, thereby making it easily accessible to a larger number of students, particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections of society. He further stated that the facility is expected to include advanced and well-equipped research laboratories, specialized training centres, outpatient department (OPD) services, and various public awareness programmes related to traditional medicine and healthcare practices.The project is also expected to significantly enhance Chandigarh’s status as an emerging hub for Ayurveda and Homeopathy education, research, and professional training. It is anticipated that the institute will attract students, researchers, and healthcare professionals not only from the region but also from other parts of the country. The foundation stone of the institute is likely to be laid soon by the Union Health Minister or another senior central government leader. Once completed, the institute is expected to generate new educational and employment opportunities while contributing to the steady growth and development of the AYUSH sector in the country.Also Read:Now, AYUSH Health services at Railway hospitals