AIIA Launches 'Garbhini Mitra' Course for Maternal Wellness

Summary: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, launched the 'Garbhini Mitra' course on 24 August 2026, aimed at strengthening Ayurveda-based maternal wellness support for pregnant women.

What Happened?

The course is designed to train practitioners and caregivers in Ayurveda-based prenatal and maternal care practices, integrating traditional wellness approaches with modern maternal health support systems.

TNPSC Relevance

• Health/Ayush: government initiatives to mainstream Ayurveda in maternal healthcare.
• AIIA's role as a premier Ayurveda institute under the Ministry of Ayush.

Key Facts

MCQs

Q1. Which institute launched the 'Garbhini Mitra' course?

• (A) AIIMS
• (B) All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)
• (C) ICMR
• (D) NIMHANS

Answer: (B)
Explanation: AIIA, under the Ministry of Ayush, launched the course.

Q2. The 'Garbhini Mitra' course focuses on?

• (A) Cardiac surgery training
• (B) Ayurveda-based maternal wellness support
• (C) Space medicine
• (D) Veterinary science

Answer: (B)
Explanation: The course strengthens Ayurveda-based maternal wellness support for pregnant women.

Q3. Which ministry oversees AIIA?

• (A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• (B) Ministry of Ayush
• (C) Ministry of Women and Child Development
• (D) Ministry of Science and Technology

Answer: (B)
Explanation: AIIA functions under the Ministry of Ayush.