The Union Cabinet on July 14, 2021 has given its approval for changing the nomenclature & mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
- The nomenclature has been changed for imparting quality Education and Research in Ayurveda & Folk Medicine at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh.
- The NEIFM, Pasighat was established for systemic research, documentation and validation of traditional folk medicine and heath practices of the region.
