<span style="color: #222222;">Union minister of state for Ayush Shripad Naik laid the foundation stone for the All India Institute of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy at Dhargal, North Goa on Tuesday.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking on the occasion, Mr Naik said, the project will be a medical hub and attract tourists from across the world. He said, the institute will boost tourism in Goa by offering various short-term courses on yoga and naturopathy. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Naik added that the institute would significantly contribute to research by virtue of its proximity to the biodiverse Western Ghats and the sea. Mr Naik added that locals would be accorded priority in providing employment opportunities at the facility.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The institute will house a 100-bed hospital, outpatient department and a research centre; and offer postgraduate and PhD courses.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane, tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar, Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar were also present on the occasion.</span>