Centre approves 100-bed yoga and naturopathy hospital in Guntur

The Central government has approved the establishment of a 100-bed hospital under the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) at Nadimpalem village in Prathipadu mandal of Guntur district, with a total outlay of ₹94 crore.

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Thursday informed that the hospital will be built on 15 acres under the Ministry of AYUSH and will be fully funded by the Centre.  

The hospital will include modern medical facilities, a scientific research centre, a training institute, and residential quarters for medical staff.  

The project aims to offer round-the-clock integrated healthcare services, blending traditional Indian medicine with scientific research.  

Minister Pemmasani said the centre would serve as a national hub for research, training, and treatment in yoga and naturopathy, contributing to healthier lifestyles through traditional practices. He termed it as a major opportunity not just for Guntur but for entire Andhra Pradesh.

He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, and the Central government, highlighting that the project is a milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s healthcare development under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership.