India, Feb. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, India's premier institution for Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare, celebrated its Golden Jubilee today, marking 50 years of distinguished service to Ayurveda and public health. The commemorative programme was graced by Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and MoS for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav, and Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Ayush, Rajasthan Shri Prem Chand Bairwa, along with senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush, academicians, researchers, students and other dignitaries.

The event highlighte...