Swasthavritta is the branch of Ayurveda which deals with prevention of diseases through a holistic approach by Diet, Hygiene and Yoga & Naturopathy. Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine in the conventional sense of curing disease; it is a way of life which describes diet; behavior and rules and regulations that are beneficial for life. Yoga is another important and basic concept of health explained in basic concept of health in vedic literature. It mainly aims at having balanced physical and mental activities. The department has a huge collection of charts and models of the subject.

Introduction

The Department of Swasthavritta is a multidisciplinary department with a focus on personalized preventive and promotive health care, Diet medicine, research on priority health problems, to develop doctors with a service orientation to various needs of community.

Departmental Vision

To be an outstanding centre of excellence for Ayurveda Preventive and promotive health care and set the highest standards for education, Research, and Patient Care through Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity”

Departmental Mission

Be a role model by setting up benchmarks for Postgraduate and Post-Doctoral Education in Swasthavritta. Bring preventive and promotive health care of Ayurveda of highest standards within the reach of every individual at National and International Level. Undertake interdisciplinary research focused on validation of Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda using modern tools and technology.