Keralam considering sites in Thrissur, Kasaragod for proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda

Keralam considering sites in Thrissur, Kasaragod for proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda Over 200 acres each have been identified in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod Kozhikode The Keralam government is considering locations in Thrissur and Kasaragod districts to set up an All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) under the Ayush Ministry. According to Health department sources, a draft proposal in this regard has been sent to the Centre. The State government has identified over 200 acres each near Athirappilly in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Neeleswaram block in Kasaragod, it is learnt. The land in Thrissur is owned by the Ex-Servicemen Cooperative Colony chaired by the District Collector. The site in Kasaragod is owned by the Plantation Corporation of India. The Ayush Ministry had sent a letter to the State in June in connection with the site selection process.