The Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine ( Sinhala : ගම්පහ වික්රමාරච්චි දේශීය වෛද්ය විශ්වවිද්යාලය , Tamil : கம்பஹா விக்கிரமராட்சி சுதேச மருத்துவப் பல்கலைக்கழகம் ), is a public university located in Yakkala , Sri Lanka . It was established by Ayurveda Cakrawarti Pandit G.P. Wickramarachchi in 1928 as the Gampaha Sidayurveda Vidyalaya and in 1982 it was incorporated as Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Vidyalaya under the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine .
23-616: Gampaha (Sinhala: ගම්පහ [ˈɡamːpaha] ; Tamil: கம்பஹா [kambahaː] ) is an urban city in Gampaha District , Western Province , Sri Lanka . It is situated to the north-east of the capital Colombo . It is the sixth largest urban area in Western Province , after Colombo , Negombo , Kalutara , Panadura and Avissawella . Gampaha is also the second largest municipal centre in Gampaha district, after Negombo . Gampaha has
46-456: A land area of 25.8 ha (64 acres) and is home to the offices of 75 government institutions. The name "Gampaha" in Sinhala (ගම්පහ) literally means “Five Villages”. The five villages are known to be Ihalagama, Pahalagama, Medagama, Pattiyagama and Aluthgama . However, at present the location of Pattiyagama can no longer be identified within the town limits of Gampaha and remains disputed. Gampaha
69-519: A pivotal role in healthcare systems by developing and maintaining medical equipment, conducting research, and implementing technological solutions that enhance patient care and outcomes. In Sri Lanka, the evaluation by the Ministry of Health ensures that such programs meet national standards and contribute effectively to the healthcare sector's development. Gampaha Wickramarachchi Sidhayurveda Medical College establish in 1929 by Pandit G.P Wickramarachchi with
92-399: Is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka , the second level administrative division of the country. It is the second most populous district of Sri Lanka after Colombo District . The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Government Agent ) appointed by the central government of Sri Lanka . The capital of the district is
115-485: Is the highest in Sri Lanka. The literacy rate for both sexes is 98.5. Gampaha is home to secondary educational institutes in Sri Lanka. The government owned schools in the gampaha area are listed below. Pundit Wickramarachchi found the first Ayurveda College of the country - "Sri Lanka Siddhayurveda Vidyalaya" in 1929 closer to Yakkala. "Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Vidyalaya (Incorporation) Act No. 30 of 1982" established
138-779: Is the oldest and most prestigious degree offered by this university. And, the BHSc(Hons) Biomedical Technology degree And BHSc(Hons) Health Information And Communication Technology degree is another demanded degree programs offered by the University. In 1929, Ayurveda Cakrawarti Pandit G.P. Wickramarachchi established the Gampaha Sidayurveda Vidyalaya as a center for learning the Sidhayurveda tradition of medicine. Initially located on his personal land in Yakkala,
161-508: The Köppen climate classification . The climate is fairly temperate all throughout the year with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month there is a significant amount of rain. The driest month is January and there is about 62 mm of precipitation. Most of the precipitation in Gampaha area falls in October, averaging 365 mm. The precipitation varies 303 mm between the driest month and
184-600: The Bachelor of Health Science Honours in Biomedical Technology by the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka, the process typically involves assessing the curriculum, faculty qualifications, infrastructure, and alignment with national health priorities. Biomedical Technology degrees are crucial as they integrate modern medical principles with technological applications, supporting advancements in healthcare diagnostics, treatment, and research. Biomedical Technology professionals play
207-630: The Sri Lanka University Grants Commission handbook. The institute's academic staff is allocated to the five academic departments based on their specialization and teaching expertise as below; The Gampaha Wickramarachchi university offers: The Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute offers following postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees across disciplines in Kayacikitsa, Panchakarma and management and administration of Ayurveda institutions. To evaluate degrees such as
230-551: The Urban Council was upgraded to become the Gampaha Municipal Council . The economy of Gampaha has been vastly extended in many aspects. Mainly paddy and Rubber are grown here as main cultivation products and additionally pineapple and betel are grown here. Also some rural industries like pottery, tiles, hand loom textiles, coconut related products can be found. Gampaha has a tropical rainforest climate under
253-584: The Vidyalaya was reconstituted as the Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute under the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine through Parliamentary Act No. 30 of 1982. In 1995, it was elevated to university status. Since 2021, following its transformation into a university, the institute has expanded its curriculum to include not only indigenous medicine but also modern medicine and technology, management, and other disciplines as outlined in
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#1732863150222276-484: The aims of improving Ayurveda Medicine and provided treated freely. In 1984 it was upgraded to the hospital and on 27 February 2008. it was affiliated by the Department of Ayurveda. At present this hospital has four wards that can accommodate 120 patients. In addition there is an out patients department and a pharmacy. This Ayurveda Teaching hospital provides Teaching and training facilities to undergraduate Medical student of
299-434: The college as a national institute for Ayurveda education. From 1 March 1995 the institute was recognized as Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute and was affiliated to the main university stream of the country Under University of Kelaniya . The institute offers "Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery" (BAMS) diploma and the practitioners are distinguished around the country as "Gampaha Ayurvedic Physicians". Rules for
322-525: The construction work of the Negombo-Colombo main road. When British built the “Moragoda” catholic church in 1828, Gampaha and surrounding areas slowly became inhabited. As the extension of the railway track from Colombo to Ambepussa , the Henarathgoda railway station was completed in 1866 which acted as a key factor for the progress and recognition of the town. In 1867, the first rubber tree of Sri Lanka
345-471: The district are the Ma Oya on the north, Kelani River on the south and 1,000 ft contour line on the east. Gampaha District is divided into 13 Divisional Secretary's Division (DS Divisions), each headed by a Divisional Secretary (previously known as an Assistant Government Agent). The DS Divisions are further sub-divided into 1,177 Grama Niladhari Divisions (GN Divisions). Gampaha District's population
368-534: The institute aimed to impart knowledge and expertise in herbal drug preparation and traditional medical practices to physicians. It boasted a drug manufacturing unit, hospital facilities, and a herbal garden with a rare collection of plants at its inception. Recognizing the evolving landscape of Ayurvedic medicine and its significant contributions to the national health sector, the vidyalaya attained state recognition in 1951. This recognition enabled its diploma holders to serve in state-sector Ayurvedic hospitals. In 1982,
391-567: The regulation of the professional conduct of Ayurvedic physicians have been approved by the Minister of Health and gazetted in June 1971. Gampaha is the 15th railway station from the Colombo fort on main railway line. Numerous bus routes terminatate at Gampaha. Gampaha District Gampaha District ( Sinhala : ගම්පහ දිස්ත්රික්කය gampaha distrikkaya , Tamil : கம்பஹா மாவட்டம் Kampakai Māvaṭṭam )
414-521: The town of Gampaha . The district was carved out of the northern part of Colombo District in September 1978. Gampaha District is located in the west of Sri Lanka and has an area of 1,387 square kilometres (536 sq mi). It is bounded by Kurunegala and Puttalam districts from north, Kegalle District from east, Colombo District from south and by the Indian Ocean from west. The borders of
437-533: The wettest month. April is warmest month in Gampaha, with an average temperature of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) and the December is the coolest month, with temperatures averaging 26.1 °C (79 °F). Throughout the year, temperatures vary by 2.3 °C. The annual rain fall in the area is about 2398 mm and the average temperature is about 27.3 °C. The main sources of water canals of Gampaha are Attanagalu Oya and Uruwela Oya. Literacy in Gampaha district
460-511: Was 2,294,641 in 2012. The majority of the population are Sinhalese , with a minority Sri Lankan Moor and Sri Lankan Tamil population. Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute On 4 March 2021, the institute was officially launched as the 16th National University of Sri Lanka by president Gotabaya Rajapaksa . The university not only focuses on indigenous medicine but also includes programs in technology and modern medicine. BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) degree program
483-406: Was also formerly known as Henarathgoda. During reign of Portuguese, the main route to the hill country had been laid through the Gampaha area and in the period of Dutch, this area was served as centre for the collection of cinnamon. But before year 1815, it is said that Gampaha was a dense forest. The 5th Governor of Ceylon , Sir Edward Barnes made a visit to Gampaha in 1825, on the way to observe
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#1732863150222506-512: Was planted in Henarathgoda botanical garden. The town was planned in 1920, with 52 roads including the main street, a water tank, a public market, a hospital and an electrical generator. Most of these are still present in their original sites with various improvements over time. Gampaha was a village council until 1945. On 1 January that year, the town qualified to become an urban council. The first urban council had five members. P. P. Jayawardane
529-498: Was the first chairman of the urban council. Total number of workforce in the urban council was 197 persons. In 1978 constitutional reforms declared Gampaha as a new administrative district (which was formerly recognised as a part of the Colombo District ) and the main administrative centre was established in Gampaha. The new district status lead the town to a rapid development, establishing new government institutes. On 16 April 2002,
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