29th March, 2017 marks the 101st Founding Anniversary of Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute (Mentsekhang). The Standing Committee Members of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile attended this significant anniversary along with other eminent dignitaries.

Historically Mentsekhang was established in 1916 by His Holiness 13th Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Tibet and was re-established in 1961 by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.