The government has setup an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). The institute has been set up along the lines of AIIMS. The AIIA aims to bring synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern diagnostic tools and technology. AIIA has gained a wide national and International recognition. It has started working to facilitate quality patient care, research and bridging the gaps in the scientific information about quality, safety and efficacy of Ayurveda products and developing benchmarks of Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare.
The Ministry of AYUSH has asked all the State Governments, State AYUSH Directorates, all Ayurveda colleges/ teaching institutions, AYUSH/Health Universities, Associations of Ayurveda Practitioners, Ayurveda Drug Industries and all supporters/ well-wishers and stakeholders of Ayurveda in India and abroad to observe the Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 for this year and undertake various activities like organizing Public lectures, Seminars, Exhibition, Radio Talks etc. as a part of Ayurveda Day celebrations.