Union Cabinet approves change in nomenclature of NEIFM

Our Reporter
Dimapur, July 14 (EMN): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave its approval for changing the nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).

The consequential changes would be carried out in the Memorandum of Association and rules and regulations.

The inclusion of ayurveda within the mandate of the institute would be beneficial for the people of North East region for imparting quality education and research in ayurveda and folk medicine at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, a PIB report stated. The institute will also provide opportunities for students of ayurveda and folk medicine not only in India but also the neighbouring countries such as Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, China and other Central Asian countries, it stated.