During the grand centenary of Kerala’s Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital, PM Narendra Modi delivered an inspiring address, praising its stewardship of Ayurveda through preservation and propagation. He fondly recalled founder Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier’s legacy of altruism that resonates today.
Modi described the institution as India’s pulsating heart of curative traditions, serving ceaselessly across ages. Ayurveda’s universal wisdom on equilibrium and ecology endures. With 600+ medicines crafted and hospitals healing from 60+ countries, it instills profound confidence. Service permeates its ethos, evident in a century of unwavering hospital dedication by all staff.
Government strides include holistic reforms post-2014: AYUSH Ministry unification, 12,000+ centers, booming manufacturing, and export councils driving Rs 6,500 crore in trade—nearly double from 2014—benefiting rural economies.
Modi highlighted gaps in evidence-based validation hindering acceptance, especially abroad. He called for tech infusion—AI for early detection and integrative cures—to evolve Ayurveda dynamically.
Wrapping up, Modi envisioned a future where Arya Vaidya Sala pioneers Ayurveda’s renaissance, merging heritage with innovation for humanity’s well-being.