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- The Billava community is implementing a phased Ayurveda development project at the Gejjegiri kshetra near Puttur, a site considered the origin of the Koti-Chennaya legend and traditional spirit healing practice.
- The first phase plans an Ayurveda clinic, pharmacy, product manufacturing unit, yoga and panchakarma centres, and a medicinal plant garden, while the second phase envisions an Ayurveda hospital, medical college, and research centres.
- Construction of an Ayurveda centre and pilgrim guest house, estimated at ₹7 crore, has already begun, but the trust says more funds and government support are needed.
- The development trust president said no government grants have been released so far and appeals have been made to state and central government representatives.
What to watch next
- Release of government grants or state and central support for the project
- Progress of the ₹7 crore Ayurveda centre and pilgrim guest house construction
- Response from Billava community members and entrepreneurs to fundraising appeals
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