Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the proposed new building was held on 7th of March 2022 at the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo. The Vice-Chancellor Senior Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, the Director of Institute of Indigenous Medicine, Senior Professor Priyani A. Paranagama, The Head of department of Study in Ayurveda, Dr.SP Molligoda, The Head of department of Study in Unani, Prof. MSM Shiffa, Unit heads of the Institute, Administrative Staff and the other invitees participated in this occasion.