Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Himachal Pradesh Expands Panchkarma Training to Boost Wellness Tourism
Himachal Pradesh wants to become a top place for people seeking relaxation and health treatments, like Kerala.
To do this, they are increasing the number of training spots for a special kind of traditional Indian medicine called Panchkarma.
Right now, only a few students can learn this, but soon, many more will be able to.
This will help more people learn how to give these therapies and will also create jobs.
The state has lots of natural plants that are perfect for these treatments, so the government wants to use this advantage to attract tourists who are looking for wellness.
More trained people means more places can offer these healing practices, making Himachal Pradesh a better destination for wellness tourism.
Himachal Pradesh government is expanding Panchkarma technician training to boost wellness tourism.
The one-year Panchkarma technician course will be introduced in 12 Ayurvedic hospitals, increasing total seats from 36 to 252.
This expansion is aimed at creating employment opportunities for youth in the wellness sector.
The government plans to leverage the state's natural herbs to promote Panchkarma-based therapies.
The initiative seeks to position Himachal Pradesh as a significant hub for wellness and medical tourism.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh Government (Department of AYUSH, under directives from Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu)
- What
- Expanding Panchkarma technician training by increasing seats and introducing the course in new institutions.
- When
- Starting from the next academic session.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, across 12 Ayurvedic hospitals.
- Why
- To promote wellness and medical tourism, create employment opportunities for youth, and develop a pool of skilled technicians.
- Program
- Panchkarma Technician Course
- Current Seats
- 36
- New Total Seats
- 252
- New Institutions Offering Course
- 12
- Duration of Course
- One year
- Governing Body
- Department of AYUSH, Himachal Pradesh Government