PM addresses centenary of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala
PM Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala by video message on 28 January 2026, recalling founder Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier and the institution's 125-year journey in Ayurveda.
Summary
In a video message on 28 January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala. He said the Arya Vaidyasala, in its 125-year journey, has helped establish Ayurveda as a powerful system of treatment, and recalled the contribution of its founder Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier. He mentioned the National AYUSH Mission's focus on preventive health and called for greater use of modern technology and AI in Ayurveda.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Centenary of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital, Kerala
- Date
- 28 January 2026 (PM's video message)
- Founder
- Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier
- Institution's journey
- 125 years
- Field
- Ayurveda
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The Prime Minister addressed the centenary of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital on 28 January 2026. Who founded the Arya Vaidya Sala?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier
PIB (PMO): the PM recalled the contributions of Arya Vaidyasala's founder, Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier.