Department of Shalakya Tantra
The department of Shalakyatantra deals with organs situated in head and neck, i.e eye, ear, nose, throat,lips, teeth, gums, tongue, palate, pharynx, larynx, head, hairs & scalp.
Experienced faculties train students of Final BAMS, Shalakyatantra PG scholars and Ph.D scholars in both theory and practical aspects of Ayurveda and contemporary medical science related to Shalakyatantra.
The department has updated laboratory instruments, clinical equipment, museum, library and other amenities for the better learning experience for the students.
Vision
To be recognized as a centre of excellence in academic & clinical field of shalakyatantra
To reach shalakya to each person.
Mission
To lay emphasis on society oriented programs in the areas of health care with a common man as the focal point.
To provide ethical education and health care.
To create a research atmosphere and learning resources required for quality and innovations
To lay emphasis on society oriented programs in the areas of health care with a common man as the focal point
EVENTS
On the occasion of 11th National Ayurveda day Department of Shalakya Tantra organized “Indriya Arogya Awareness Program & Free EYE & ENT Health Screening Camp” from16th September to 23rd September 2026.
𝑨𝒍𝒖𝒎𝒏𝒊 𝑮𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔
SJGAMC Alumni Association & Shalakyatantra dept. organised a guest lecture by Dr Guruswami M K, an alumnus of SJGAMC 2013 batch, currently working as assistant professor, SVP AMC Badami on 8/9/26
On the occasion of Eye Donation Fortnight, the Department of Shalakyatantra organized a guest lecture on “Eye Donation Awareness” on 7th September 2026.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Prakash, DLO, Koppal, who provided an informative and insightful session on the importance of eye donation. The students were sensitized to the common myths and facts surrounding eye donation, the need for corneal transplantation, and the current availability of donated corneas.
At the end of the session, an organ donation pledge was undertaken by the participants, reaffirming their commitment to promoting awareness and encouraging organ and eye donation.
16th February 2026- Department of Shalakya tantra conducted EYE and ENT camp at Gunnal.
14th March 2026- Glaucoma Awareness and Screening Camp conducted at S G PU and Degree College, Koppal.
20th March 2026- On occasion of World Oral Health Day, The Department of Shalakyatantra conducted health awareness talk on oral hygiene and prevention of orodental diseases to government school students of Halagera.
15th July 2026- In collaboration with the Sanskrit Club, the Department of Shalakya Tantra conducted a Samhita Pathana on the occasion of Sushruta Jayanti. All faculty members and PG scholars participated, reciting verses related to surgeries of Urdhvajatru as mentioned by Sushruta.
12th June 2026- From Department of Shalakya tantra conducted Eye and ENT camp at Government engineering college Talkal.
30th May 2026- On occasion of World No tobacco day, the department of Shalakya tantra in association with Tobacco Cessation Center (TCC), SJGAMC&H, Koppal, conducted a health awareness talk at Marishantaveera PU College, Koppal. An awareness lecture was given on harmful effects of tobacco use and importance of maintaining a tobacco-free lifestyle. The program was well attended by students and faculty members and concluded successfully with an interactive discussion.
