The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passed the Rajasthan Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy University, Ajmer Bill, 2026 by voice vote. This paves the way for a new state university in Ajmer, the city’s second state university after 38 years. The establishment of this university fulfills a long-awaited dream, as stated by Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy Prem Chand Bairwa emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening health services and traditional medicine systems. The university’s establishment in Ajmer is hailed as a historic initiative towards building a “Healthy Rajasthan for a Prosperous Rajasthan.” Bairwa noted that the university was part of the state Budget for 2024–25.
The new university is expected to enhance higher education and research opportunities in traditional medical systems. It aims to become a center of excellence in promoting education and research in Ayurveda, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy. The institution will also integrate innovations from India’s traditional medicine systems.
A notification defining the university’s jurisdiction will be issued separately. The university will have various governing bodies, including the Board of Management, Academic Council, Faculty Board, and other committees. The Faculty Board will oversee studies in various disciplines in alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.
Deputy Chief Minister Bairwa informed the Assembly that 11.93 hectares of land from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University’s campus in Ajmer have been allocated for the new university.
