The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Goa is teaming up with the state government to grow as a leading centre for wellness and medical tourism. The institute has asked for an extra 50-acre land to develop its services in integrated Ayurveda and modern care. Established just over three years ago and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AIIA Goa currently serves patients from Goa and neighbouring states with combined traditional and modern treatments. Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, director of AIIA Goa, told The Hindu, "The Institute now caters not only to the local population here but also patients from the neighbouring states with its integrated treatment mode combing modern and traditional medicine. The idea is to ensure that patients get the best holistic investigation, treatment, care, and follow-up." Demand for preventive therapies and wellness programs is rising nationally and internationally. Prajapati said, "India is uniquely positioned to offer inclusive treatments at competitive costs. The proposed infrastructural development and Ayush visa will boost our ability to make our mark as top traditional medicine providers in the world." Sujata Kadam, Dean at AIIA, shared impressive growth figures. "We have grown from catering to 25 to 30 OPD patients daily to about 700-900 patients daily. From 20-beds that we started with we have now grown into a 150-bed hospital offering facilities for dental care, cardiac department, de-addiction, diabetes care, and mental health treatment." The institute has increased OPDs from 6 to 26 and plans to add five modular operation theatres. It also integrates AI tools for better diagnosis. Patients now come regularly from Maharashtra and Karnataka. Academically, AIIA Goa hosts over 300 graduate and nearly 50 postgraduate students in Ayurveda courses like dietetics and Panchakarma therapy. The Ministry of AYUSH highlights the institute's work on evidence-based Ayurveda research and the Ayurveda Research Monitoring System (ARMS). Collaborations are underway in integrative oncology and biodiversity research. The Ayurveda sector in India is booming, with the industry set to reach $43.4 billion by 2025, mainly from preventive healthcare, where Ayurveda holds a 71.1% share.