PM Modi lays foundation stone of new Central Ayurveda Research Institute building at Rohini, Delhi
The 2.92-acre campus will house a 100-bed research hospital and is to be completed in 30 months.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of the new building of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) at Rohini, New Delhi, on 5 January 2025. The CARI campus, spread over 2.92 acres, will feature a 100-bed research hospital and is to be completed within 30 months. Established in 1979 under CCRAS, CARI has focused on clinical research in preventive cardiology and non-communicable diseases and had operated for many years from rented premises in Punjabi Bagh. Narendra Modi said India has immense potential to become the world's health and wellness capital and that the world will adopt 'Heal in India' along with 'Make in India'.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 January 2025 (virtual foundation stone)
- Location
- Rohini, New Delhi
- Campus
- 2.92 acres; 100-bed research hospital
- Completion
- Within 30 months
- About CARI
- Established 1979; preventive cardiology and NCD research; earlier in rented premises at Punjabi Bagh
- Present
- Ayush MoS (IC) Prataprao Jadhav
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The new building of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), whose foundation stone was laid on 5 January 2025, is located at which place in Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Rohini
PIB (Ayush): the foundation stone was laid for the new CARI building at Rohini; the institute earlier functioned from rented premises in Punjabi Bagh.
In which year was the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1979
PIB (Ayush): CARI, established in 1979, has been a pioneer in clinical research in Ayurveda, especially preventive cardiology and NCDs.