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Finally, Global Ayurveda

Village makes headway
After a seven-year hiatus, the Global Ayurveda Village at Varkala
will finally take off.

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Published: 30th January 2019 02:39 AM  |   Last Updated: 30th January 2019 04:55
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The masterplan of the Global Ayurveda Village

By Merin Mariya
Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a seven-year hiatus, the Global

Ayurveda Village at Varkala will finally take off. The project
recently received a boost with the government sanctioning Rs 60
crore for the project.
The Village aims at raising Varkala into a health tourism hub. A
wellness centre, health centre, medicinal plant cultivation,
physical wellness and yoga-medication centres will be
constructed and are expected to attract foreigners. Kerala
Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) has
been appointed as the nodal agency for the realisation of the
project.

According to V Joy, MLA, Varkala, the project is also expected to

create more job opportunities for local residents.

"A garden full of medicinal plants will be sowed. Women from

the area will be involved. The treatment centres will also require
participation from the women. We expect to generate jobs for at
least 700 to 750 people," said V Joy.

V Joy emphasised on the need for such a centre which can

address the lifestyle issues of the country.

"Traditional Ayurveda treatment focuses on both preventive and

curative healing. The Global Ayurveda Village will ensure
programmes for body detoxification and will focus on traditional
ways to boost the immune system," he said.

KINFRA has already procured Rs 25 crore for land allocation. The

revenue department has begun land ownership procedures and
is in the process of recording its legal framework. According to
the officers-in-charge, Ayurvedic groups including Kottakkal
Arya Vaidya Sala has deliberated talks for collaboration with the
project.