Rajiv Lochan Ayurved Medical College & Hospital is named after Lord Rajiv Lochan. Lord Rajiv Lochan who is the form of Lord Vishnu; whose temple is located on the banks of Mahanadi in the spiritual city of Rajim, Chhattisgarh.

Rajiv Lochan Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital was established in the year 2002 by Yuva Utthan Samiti (under F&S Registration Act 1973). Rajiv Lochan Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital is first private Ayurveda Medical College of the Chhattisgarh state. The college is situated at Village Chandkhuri of District Durg  at a distance of 9 kilometres from Durg Railway Station on Durg-Gunderdehi State Highway. The institution has been developed on 7 acre of land. College building, Hospital, Pharmacy, Hostels, Central Laboratory, Auditorium, etc have been developed within the college premises in accordance to the standards of Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM). Herbal garden has been developed on 2 acre area within the college premises with rich collection of medicinal plants and trees.