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To become a centre of excellence in Ayurvedic pediatric healthcare by promoting holistic child development, preventive care, and effective management of childhood disorders through classical Ayurvedic knowledge.
About the department
The Department of Kaumarabhritya focuses on the comprehensive Ayurvedic healthcare of children from birth to adolescence. It emphasizes preventive, promotive, and curative pediatric care based on classical Ayurvedic principles.
The department provides academic and clinical training in the diagnosis and management of pediatric disorders, neonatal care, and child development assessment. Students gain hands-on clinical exposure through pediatric OPD, IPD services, and community health programs.
The department also promotes preventive child healthcare through programs such as Suvarnaprashana, nutritional awareness, and parental counselling. The aim is to ensure healthy physical, mental, and immune development of children using Ayurvedic principles and practices.
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To provide quality Ayurvedic pediatric healthcare services.
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To impart comprehensive knowledge and clinical training in Kaumarabhritya.
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To promote preventive pediatrics through community awareness programs.
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To strengthen research and academic activities in Ayurvedic pediatric care.
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To encourage holistic child development through Ayurvedic nutrition, Rasayana, and lifestyle practices.
Academic Strengths
- Strong foundation in classical Kaumarabhritya principles.
- Training in neonatal assessment and pediatric diagnostic methods.
- Exposure to Bala Panchakarma and pediatric therapeutic procedures.
- Regular conduct of Suvarnaprashana programs.
- Integration of preventive pediatrics and community health awareness.
- Clinical exposure through OPD, IPD, and school health programs.
Teaching and Training Methods
- Interactive lectures supported with audio-visual teaching aids.
- Clinical demonstrations of pediatric examination and management.
- Hands-on training in pediatric OPD and IPD.
- Case discussions and clinical presentations.
- Student seminars, tutorials, and group discussions.
- Participation in community health camps and outreach programs.
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
- Clinical case documentation and academic presentations.
- Organization of seminars, guest lectures, and awareness programs related to child health.
- Interdepartmental academic discussions and pediatric case reviews.
Clinical Services
The department provides specialized Ayurvedic pediatric healthcare services through OPD and IPD facilities.
Major Pediatric Services:
- Neonatal care and assessment including Prakriti and Bala Pariksha
- Suvarnaprashana administration
- Bala Panchakarma procedures
- Rasayana therapy for immunity and development
- Pediatric dietetics (Bala Ahara) guidance
- Parental counselling on breastfeeding, nutrition, and child behaviour.
Community Outreach and Awareness Programs
The department actively organizes health awareness and outreach programs including:
- Medical Camp
- Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Programme to the school students
- World Population Day Celebration with guest lecture on population health and awareness.
- Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7) awareness programme
