The Union Ministry of Labor and Employment has given in-principle approval to set up the country’s first Ayurvedic Medical College under the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at Ezhukone, Kollam, said Kodikunnil Suresh, MP after a meeting in Delhi with Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. “The assurance was given after explaining the strategic advantages of the Ezhukone location and the growing demand for integrated healthcare in the region. A proposal regarding the existing infrastructure and state healthcare requirements has been submitted and the project will be formally considered in the upcoming ESIC board meeting,” said Mr. Suresh.
The proposed medical college will be built on land already owned by ESI Corporation at Ezhukone. Combining Ayurvedic treatment with formal medical training, the center is envisioned as a model institution that will provide specialized traditional care to the working class and their families. “This initiative is expected to bring national recognition to Kerala’s rich Ayurvedic heritage while significantly expanding the scope of worker welfare schemes under ESIC,” he added. In addition to the clinical impact, the project is expected to play a key role in regional development by transforming Ezhukone into a prominent national center for health education and research.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 20:43 IST