Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Hon'ble Minister of State

(Independent Charge)
Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha

Secretary

Ministry of AYUSH
Dr. Padma Gurmet

Director

National Institute of Sowa Rigpa

Welcome to National Institute Of Sowa Rigpa (NISR)

The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa is an autonomous Institute under the Ministry of AYUSH for preservation, promotion and development of Sowa-Rigpa as a model Institute for evolving high standards of teaching, training, research and patient care and also to invoke scientific outlook to the knowledge of Sowa-Rigpa System of Medicine.

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Dr. Padma Gurmet

Director's Message

It is my privilege to share a message as we continue our collective journey in preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Sowa Rigpa—an ancient, holistic medical system that embodies the wisdom of healing through balance and harmony.

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Trans-Himalayan Herbal Garden

India’s highest Trans-Himalayan Herbal Garden at 3524mtrs (11,562 ft) in Leh is developed and maintained by National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR)-Leh. It spreads across an area of 210 kanals (10 hectares) and is located at Igoo-Phey (in vicinity of Leh town).The garden has been developed with initial funding under the National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), New Delhi.

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