Speaking at the inauguration, Jadhav said, “The Ministry of Ayush is committed to creating centres of excellence that synergise traditional wisdom with modern medicine. ‘Prayas’ is a model of integrative rehabilitation, offering not just treatment but renewed quality of life and hope for patients and their families.”
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The Ministry of Ayush on Friday unveiled “Prayas”, an Integrated Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, marking a milestone in the Ayush domain. The centre was inaugurated on the occasion of the 10th Ayurveda Day by Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
Speaking at the inauguration, Jadhav said, “The Ministry of Ayush is committed to creating centres of excellence that synergise traditional wisdom with modern medicine. ‘Prayas’ is a model of integrative rehabilitation, offering not just treatment but renewed quality of life and hope for patients and their families.”
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Echoing the sentiments, Minister of State for Power Shripad Yesso Naik, who was also present on the occasion, underlined the significance of rehabilitation services in tackling neurological and developmental disorders. He highlighted that the innovative model adopted at AIIA Goa will provide “new hope for countless families navigating complex health challenges.”
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“Prayas” is among the first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary centres in the country that brings together Ayurveda, Physiotherapy, Yoga, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and modern Paediatrics under one roof. Designed to provide holistic and patient-centred neuro-rehabilitation, the centre is especially focused on children with neurological and developmental conditions.
Prof P K Prajapati, Director of AIIA, mentioned, “The launch of ‘Prayas’ reflects AIIA’s vision to pioneer innovative integrative models that address complex healthcare challenges. By combining Ayurveda, Yoga, and modern rehabilitation sciences, we aim to create evidence-based solutions that enhance paediatric neuro care and set new benchmarks in holistic healing.”
With this ambitious step, the Ministry of Ayush reinforces its vision of integrated healthcare that combines the best of traditional knowledge with modern practices, in line with India’s National Health Policy and global best practices.
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