India, June 24 -- After receiving a positive response from patients in India and abroad, the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) has decided to make its state-of-the-art naturopathy facility, 'Nisarg Gram' at Yewalewadi, fully operational within a couple of months, said officials.

K Satya Lakshmi, director, NIN, said, "In response to the growing demand, NIN has begun the process of recruiting over 150 new staff members, including professors, doctors and therapists, among others. Currently there are 100 functional beds, and within a couple of months, the number will be expanded to 250 beds. Appointments for most of the posts and approvals have already been completed."

A senior official from NIN said, "The response from the public has...