Chandigarh: The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Panchkula, is steadily emerging as a trusted centre for Ayurvedic healthcare, with a sharp rise in the number of patients seeking treatment. The growing footfall in its Outpatient Department (OPD) reflects the increasing public confidence in Ayurveda. In the first six months of 2026 alone, the institute has recorded nearly 50,000 OPD visits, while more than 500 patients are availing treatment at the institute every day.
The institute treated 42,030 patients in 2024. In 2025, the number rose by nearly 50 per cent to 80,878 patients. Continuing this upward trend, almost 50,000 patients have already benefited from its healthcare services during the first half of 2026.
Patients from Haryana, Punjab, the Chandigarh Tricity region, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, and several other states are visiting the National Institute of Ayurveda for treatment. The departments of Kayachikitsa (Internal Medicine), Panchakarma, Shalya Tantra (Surgery), and Shalakya Tantra (ENT and Ophthalmology) witness the highest patient turnout. In addition, the OPDs for Agad Tantra (Toxicology), Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), and Twak Evam Saundarya (Dermatology and Cosmetology) are also attracting a large number of patients.
Operating under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, the institute is providing quality healthcare services under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sharma and Dean Prof. Gulab Chand Pamnani.
Dean In-charge Prof. Satish Gandharv said that the National Institute of Ayurveda is scaling new heights in Ayurvedic healthcare. He attributed the growing trust among patients to the availability of experienced Ayurvedic specialists along with modern diagnostic facilities. He added that the positive outcomes of Ayurvedic treatment have further strengthened public confidence in the system of medicine.
Growing Public Confidence in Ayurveda- Dr. Gaurav Garg
Deputy Medical Superintendent (DMS) Dr. Gaurav Garg said that the institute focuses not only on treating diseases but also on promoting the overall well-being of patients. Along with medical treatment, the institute provides Yoga, Physiotherapy, Panchakarma, and other supportive therapies, enabling holistic healthcare.
He said that a large number of patients are seeking treatment for joint pain, spinal disorders, skin diseases, gynaecological and obstetric conditions, Panchakarma therapies, eye ailments, and ENT-related disorders. The institute also has a significant number of inpatients. According to him, crossing the 50,000-patient mark within just six months of 2026 clearly demonstrates the growing public faith in Ayurvedic treatment.
12 Specialty Departments and a 250-Bed IPD Facility- Dr. Mansi Grewal
Medical Officer Dr. Mansi Grewal said that the institute operates 12 specialty OPDs, including Kayachikitsa, Panchakarma, Prasuti Tantra and Stri Roga, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya (Ophthalmology), Shalakya (Oral, Nasal and Dental Diseases), Kaumarbhritya and Paediatrics, Agad Tantra (Toxicology), Twak Evam Saundarya (Dermatology and Cosmetology), Swasthavritta and Yoga, besides emergency services.
With specialists from multiple disciplines available under one roof, patients receive comprehensive and integrated care. The institute also runs a 250-bed state-of-the-art In-Patient Department (IPD), where patients suffering from serious and chronic illnesses are admitted and treated under the close supervision of specialist doctors.
