He will serve for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or until the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier

Prof Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed charge as the Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.

Prior to this appointment, Prof Prajapati served as the Vice-Chancellor of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur. He has also been associated with Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, contributing significantly to research and academic development. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur.

The institute’s former Executive Director, Prof (Dr) Manjusha Rajagopal, Dean (PhD) Prof (Dr) Mahesh Vyas, and a large number of academic, medical, administrative, and nursing staff were present. All attendees extended a warm welcome to the new Director by presenting floral bouquets.

In his first address as Director, Prof Prajapati said, “It is a matter of great pride and honour for me to have the opportunity to serve Ayurveda at this esteemed institution. With the government's vision of taking Ayurveda to the masses, I am confident that, with the collective support of all, AIIA will achieve global recognition in the years to come.”

Former Executive Director Prof (Dr) Manjusha Rajagopal, in her welcome remarks, expressed gratitude to all and reaffirmed her commitment to team spirit and collaborative work. Dean Prof (Dr) Mahesh Vyas highlighted that Prof Prajapati’s experience with premier institutions in the country will help take AIIA to new heights.

Immediately after assuming charge, Prof Prajapati participated in the valedictory session of a Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme organised for faculty at the institute, where he also performed the ceremonial lamp lighting.

Prof Prajapati holds a BAMS degree from Gurukul Kangri University and obtained his MD and PhD from  As per the terms, he will serve for a period of five years from the date of assuming charge or until the age of superannuation, whichever is earlier.