Archive · 11 Aug 2025
NISR to Open Healthcare Facility in Arunachal Pradesh
Imagine a special school that teaches an old way of healing called Sowa Rigpa, like the traditional medicine of the Himalayas.
This school, called NISR, is opening a clinic in Arunachal Pradesh soon.
They teach students about this medicine and do research to make it better.
They started teaching students five years ago and are expanding.
They are also building new buildings and hospitals to help more people.
It's like they're bringing an old tradition into the modern world to help people feel better.
The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) is set to open a healthcare facility in Arunachal Pradesh.
NISR, an autonomous body, focuses on the traditional Himalayan system of medicine.
NISR launched its undergraduate program within its first year of establishment.
The institute has enrolled its fifth batch of students for the undergraduate course.
Infrastructure development includes a new academic building, hostels, and a hospital, with a budget of Rs 40 crore for the first phase.
- Who
- The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR)
- What
- NISR is opening a healthcare facility in Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on the traditional Sowa Rigpa medical system.
- When
- The healthcare facility in Arunachal Pradesh will be established in two to three months.
- Where
- Arunachal Pradesh and Leh (Ladakh)
- Why
- To impart quality education, conduct research, and cater to public health in the Himalayan region.
- Institute Name
- National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR)
- Medical System
- Sowa Rigpa
- Location of New Facility
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Established
- 2020
- Undergraduate Program
- Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery
- Funding (1st Phase)
- Rs 40 crore