Objects of the University

The objects of the University shall be,— (i) to establish uniformity in the standards of education in all faculties of AYUSH and various paramedical and para-dental disciplines, such as, nursing, medical laboratory technology, pharmacy, panch karma techniques, physiotherapy and speech therapy with a view to enhancing the quality of such education and consistently aiming to modernize, improve and achieve the highest standards of academic excellence at all levels ; (ii) to promote and carry research in various disciplines of AYUSH with special focus on social and economic relevance of such research, and with emphasis on occupational and environmental health issues, affecting the people ; (iii) to establish and develop study centres integrating all disciplines relevant to AYUSH, especially those, which are not presently included in the syllabi and curricula of undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses relating to AYUSH. These shall include, but not be restricted to, population sciences, health system and health services management, human resource development, educational technology, bio-informatics and telematics and continuing education in health sciences ; (iv) to promote the development and use of information technology as a part of technological infrastructure with a view to provide attractive and innovative facilities for studies in various modalities of information technology including telecommunications and access to INTERNET, LIBNET, MEDLARS and other networks ; (v) to enhance computer literacy amongst the health professionals, faculty and students ; (vi) to attain the highest standards of academic excellence by providing the necessary physical infrastructure and creating an intellectual environment conducive to free flow of ideas an meaningful exchange of information ; (vii) to frame and improve the courses in AYUSH ; and (viii) to conduct research and comparative study vis-a-vis other prevalent health sciences.