National Institute of Ayurveda
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | February 7, 1976 |
| Director | Prof. Mahendra Singh Meena |
| Location | |
| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University |
| Website | www |
The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) is the apex institute for training and research in Ayurveda in India, established in 1976 at Jaipur, by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.[1] The institute is one eight apex national institutes established across nation, for training and research in "Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy education", by Department of AYUSH, Government of India,[2] and only central institute of Ayurveda, under AYUSH.[3]
The institute has its origins in the Government Ayurvedic College, Jaipur established by Government of Rajasthan in 1946, which was merged in 1976 to form the present institute.[4] It is now affiliated with Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur, formerly known as Rajasthan Ayurved University.[1] It is also one of the only two post graduate institutes under Union government, with other one being, the Institute of Post Graduate Training and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar.[5]
Courses
The university offers following degrees, diploma and certificate program:
- Ph.D (Ayurved)
- M.D.(Ayurved) / M.S.(Ayurved)
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.)
- B. Pharma (Ayurveda)
- Diploma in AYUSH Nursing and Pharmacy (DAN & P) [6]
- Panch Karma Technician Course
- Diploma in Herbal Farming
- Certificate Course in Kshar-Sutra
- Certificate Course in Panchakarma
- Certificate Course in Yoga & Naturopathy
- Diploma Course in Ayurveda for Medical Students
- Diploma Course in Ayurveda for foreigners
- Ayurveda Course for Allopathic Doctors
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur". Department of AYUSH, Govt. of India.
- ^ "AYUSH: National Institutes". Government of India portal.
- ^ "AYUSH students stir". The Times of India. Mar 15, 2011.
- ^ History, Aims and Objectives NIA website.
- ^ "Ayurveda institute on the lines of AIIMS to be set up". The Hindu. Jan 25, 2008.
- ^ "National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur". Shiksha.com.
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