Union Minister J.P. Nadda Inaugurates New S-VYASA University Campus in Bengaluru

Bengaluru :  Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the new campus of the School of Advanced Studies at the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA) in Bengaluru on Friday. The new campus is designed to offer specialized programs in Engineering, Computer Applications, and Management, while also emphasizing holistic wellness through its focus on Yoga, Naturopathy, and Ayurveda.

In his address, Nadda highlighted the university’s unique approach that blends traditional Indian knowledge systems with modern education, fostering an environment where education meets industry. The new campus offers students access to industry collaborations and technological innovations, making it a transformative space for learning.

S-VYASA’s Role in Holistic Wellness and Education
S-VYASA is known for its integrative approach to education, which combines Yoga with academic excellence. The university focuses on creating a transformative learning experience, bridging the gap between ancient practices and modern educational disciplines.

Government’s Commitment to Integrating AYUSH with Modern Medicine
During the inauguration, Nadda emphasized the government’s efforts to make healthcare holistic and comprehensive. He noted that 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across the country now include AYUSH blocks, promoting collaboration between modern medicine and traditional therapies like Yoga and Ayurveda.

He also spoke about global collaborations in the field of AYUSH, mentioning that the World Health Organization (WHO) has set up a Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, aiming to make it the global hub for traditional medicine studies and innovations.

Strengthening AYUSH Research
Nadda highlighted that research in the AYUSH system has been significantly strengthened through the establishment of Centres of Excellence in collaboration with leading research organizations like CSIR, ICMR, and the Department of Biotechnology. He emphasized that AYUSH is no longer seen as traditional medicine alone but is now advancing alongside modern science, gaining greater credibility in the global healthcare system.

In addition to the new S-VYASA campus, Nadda outlined the government’s continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, such as the 600-bed All India Institute of Ayurveda and the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Haryana, further demonstrating India’s commitment to integrating traditional and modern healthcare practices.