Delhi: Prof. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati took over as director of the All India Ayurveda Institute
New -Delhi, September 13 (IANS). Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati formally accepted his charge as director of All India Ayurveda Institute (AIIA), New -Delhi on Saturday. Earlier prof. Prajapati Dr Sarveepalli Radhakrishnan worked as vice -chancellor at Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur. He has also long been associated with research and educational activities at Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. He began his career as assistant professor at the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. The reception arranged during the post began with the relief of the lamp and Lord Dhanvantari Vandana. On this occasion, the former executive director of the Institute Prof. (Dr.) MANJUSHA RAGHOGOPAL, Dean (PhD), prof. (Dr.) A large number of educational, medical, administrative and nursing staff were present, including Mahesh Vyas. Everyone welcomed the new director by offering flowers. After holding office, Prof. Prajapati said in the speech: “This important opportunity to serve Ayurveda is a matter of pride and happiness for me. The government has taken Ayurveda to reach the people, with the cooperation of you all, we will certainly succeed in the journey to give the All India Ayurveda institute a global identity.” On this occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajajopal expressed his gratitude to everyone and repeated his dedication to working with the team spirit. Dean Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Vyas said that the director’s experience of working in the top institutions of the country will take the institute to new heights. Prof. Shortly after the post. Prajapati participated in the Sustainable Medical Education Closing Program (CME) organized for teachers in the institute. Pro. Prajapati received Bams degree at Gurukul Kangri University and MD and PhD from Kashi Hindu University (BHU). Prof. Ayurveda Institute. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati has been appointed with the approval of the Union Cabinet. Accordingly, they will continue in the post of director, five years from the date of taking or to the age of retirement. -Ians DKP/ Share these Story Tags