Global Ayurveda Village:

INTRODUCTION:
 Global Ayurveda Village(GAV) project is a cross sectorial concept leveraging the
interlinkages between Industries and health care.
 The GAV attempts to incorporate most modern scientific developments in
diagnostic and all other treatment aspects with classical Ayurveda.
 Though Ayurveda is well-known as an alternate treatment methodology; the
issues faced by the sector have never been addressed methodically, which
includes lack of infrastructure for skills development of professionals,
Standardization, Documentation, International recognition, Global Acceptance,
Marketing, Entrepreneurship development, use of modern technologies in
diagnosis, Research and Development, etc.

MISSION 676

 Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) is a facilitator

of investment in Kerala.
 The Govt. of Kerala established the agency in 1993 with a specific mandate to
create industrial infrastructure across various regions of the State which can
attract industries capable of making the local economy vibrant.
 While designing its fully-integrated industrial parks at various parts of the State,
KINFRA ensures that units which make value-added products from locally
available raw material are also encouraged.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

 P K Kunhalikutty, the minister for Industries & IT, will be laying the foundation
stone and VS Shivakumar, minister for Health and Devasom, will launch the logo
of the Global Ayurveda Village, informed Kinfra authorities.

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 The Global village was first suggested by Dr Sam Pitroda, Chairman of National
Innovation Council, who identified Ayurveda as one the Key areas of potential
development for the state
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 The project with the Global Centers of traditional medicine and develops it as
Integrated Centre of Excellence in Ayurveda to overcome the challenges of this
system of medicine in the path of Global Recognition.

 Realising the tremendous potential of ayurveda, the State government is in the

process of setting up a Global Ayurveda Village.

 The government has allotted Rs 5 crore to launch the project .

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT:
 The proposed project is to be set in two sites. Site-1 at Veiloor Village,
Chempakamangalam,Thonnakkal, Trivandrum in an area of 7.48 acres is 33 km
from airport
 The second Site at Ayiroor Village, Varkala, Trivandrum in an area of 63.25
acres is 55 km from airport.
 The site at Varkala is blessed with natural greenery with coconut trees and water
frontage of 1.25 Km which is one of the best tourist destination centre in the
tourist map of India.
 The project is estimated to incur about Rs 152.50 Crore, including the cost of
land.
 The construction of compound wall work for the first site at Thonnakkal is
completed. The project cost of the second site to be developed at Ayiroor village,
Varkala is Rs 120 Crore. The land acquisition process for site 2 is in progress..

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT:

 The project aims to provide an enabling infrastructure, which will address to the
current gaps in the growth path of Ayurveda and enhance the opportunities with
value added service and an integrated approach with all other medicinal system
 . Government of Kerala proposes to develop this project with a motive to
transform Kerala as the “World Capital of Ayurveda”.

According to V Joy, MLA, Varkala, the project is also expected to create more job
opportunities for local residents.
"A garden full of medicinal plants will be sowed. Women from the area will be
involved. The treatment centres will also require participation from the women. We
expect to generate jobs for at least 700 to 750 people," said V Joy.
V Joy emphasised on the need for such a centre which can address the lifestyle
issues of the country.
According to the officers-in-charge, Ayurvedic groups including Kottakkal Arya Vaidya
Sala has deliberated talks for collaboration with the project.
On the other hand, the first phase of the 'Global Ayurveda Village' at Thonnakkal has
been completed. The second phase of the project will be on a Public-Private-
Partnership (PPP) basis.
The group is already in the process of identifying potential partnerships. A
transnational research and documentation centre, an international academy, a
finishing school and a digital library are also proposed as part of the project, said a
KINFRA officer-in-charge.

REQUIREMENTS:

First phase

 Integrated Ayurvedic Wellness Centre

 Knowledge Centre, Research Co-ordination, Clinical Standardization &
documentation
 Translational Research
 Finishing School
 Library
 Restaurant
 Administrative building
 Auditorium
 Guest house
 International Academy, Digital Library, Tele Health, Incubation Centre
 Public Health Intervention
Second phase
 Meditation & Yoga Hall, Music Therapy,
 Water sports facility, Nature Health Club
  Ayurvedic Food Court, Cottages
 Conventional centre and Medicinal Plant Cultivation and manufactures

Deliverables

 Diagnostic centre with modern tools and technology with experts NABL
certification.
 Systematic documentation to generate data for standard treatment protocol.
 Academic fellowship program for teachers and practitioners of Ayurveda.
 To develop software for electronic descriptive catalogue.
 To conduct ROTP, CME, workshops and training programmers.
 Public Health Intervention.
 Incubation centre for young doctors
 Integrated Research work with the support of Nano Technology, Bio Technology
& Genomic Research to reinforce traditional medicine. ( includes major areas like
medicinal & aromatic plants, nutritional research etc)
 Generates direct employment opportunities to local residents

SITE 1(THONAKKAL, SITE 2(VARKALA,AREA:63.25 ACRE)

TRIVANDRAM

AREA:7.48 ACRE
REFERENCE:

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com

www.newindianexpress.com

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