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In a momentous celebration marking the Golden Jubilee year of Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College and Hospital (SDACH), Sector 46, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh,Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, laid the foundation stone of a 250-bed Super Speciality Ayurveda Hospital . The hospital is being developed as a Centre of Excellence under the Ayurswasthya Yojana of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, with a grant of nearly Rs. 10 crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Administrator Chandigarh Shri Gulab Chand Kataria congratulated the institution and said that this is not merely the laying of a building’s foundation, but a significant step towards blending India’s ancient healing system – Ayurveda – with a modern scientific outlook. He said that this centre, focused on the Ayurvedic management of spinal disorders, will benefit not only the citizens of Chandigarh but also patients from neighbouring states.
Sh Kataria appreciated the contribution of Shri Dhanwantri Educational Society, established in 1975, which has remained committed to quality Ayurvedic education, ethical medical service, and research for the past five decades. The Governor noted that over 2,500 graduates from the college are now contributing meaningfully to the healthcare sector across the country.
(SUBHEAD)The Governor remarked that the golden era of Ayurveda was once witnessed in ancient universities like Takshashila and Nalanda, and India is now experiencing a resurgence of this timeless knowledge system. He also highlighted that the Ministry of AYUSH has received an allocation of Rs. 3,992.90 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to traditional systems of medicine.
Punjab Governor Sh Gulab Chand Kataria expressed happiness that the upcoming Super Speciality Hospital will prioritize not just treatment, but also research, innovation, and teaching. With the integration of modern tools such as telemedicine, digital health technologies, and the Ayush Grid, Ayurveda is becoming more practical, accessible, and empowered than ever before, he said.
On this momentous occasion, several vital public healthcare initiatives were also dedicated to the community, including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to enhance neonatal health services, the Free Delivery Program (Normal and Caesarean) to ensure accessible and safe childbirth, the Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Program to prevent rabies through timely immunization and the Geriatric Care Program for Senior Citizens aimed at providing comprehensive and compassionate care for the elderly.
Shri Dhanwantry Educational Society – President KK Gupta, Dr Naresh Mittal, General Secretary, Chairman Kulbhushan Goyal, College's Principal Sumit Shrivastav was also present during the event