Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday laid foundation stone for Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital at the Sri Sri University campus here.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Government has recognized Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy systems of medicine as viable complementing methods of healthcare since long. Around 800 Ayurvedic clinics and five hospitals are functioning in the state.
Ayurveda is the 5000-year-old traditional healing science and has become the new trend all over, the CM said.
Naveen also announced a new AYUSH hospital will also come up in Dhenkanal district soon.
“The growth of health institutions in Odisha can substantially improve wellness, provide better health services and promote health tourism. I hope both public and private initiatives will go a long way in realizing the dream of Healthy Odisha, Happy Odisha,” the CM added.
Spiritual leader and university founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar also graced the occasion as guest, among other dignitaries.
The 300-bedded Hospital will be built on the premises of Sri Sri University.