Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to come up with ‘Integrative Health Policy’ soon

New Delhi: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the National Ayush Mission Conclave on Thursday.

The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya graced the occasion as the Chief Guest at the two day conclave which started from Thursday (May 18).

The two day National Ayush Mission Conclave began with a commitment from the Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to priorities ‘Integrative Health’ for the health and wellness of public at large. On this occasion two ICT initiatives of Ministry of Ayush were launched.

E-Learning Management System (eLMS) was launched by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal and Comprehensive AHMIS, an upgraded EHR system was launched by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also administered ‘Lifestyle for Environment pledge’ to the august gathering. Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai along with Health and Ayush Ministers from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Jharkhand, Uttarakand, Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and other states including representatives of Jammu & Kashmir were also present.

While presiding over the function Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged Ayush and Health & Family Welfare Ministry to work in unison for Health & Wellness. India will have to lead the world on this front. Both the Ministries are working incessantly in our resolve & strength has grown manifold. Recognising the strength of Indian Traditional Medicines Systems, WHO has too bestowed India with the placement of WHO-GCTM centre in Jamnagar.”

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, placed greater emphasis on Integrative Medicine and said today’s primary need is to make every citizen of India healthy. Both the Ministries will soon come out with an “Integrative Health” policy.

Dr. Mandaviya added that traditional medicine system of India is our strength and now the world has fully accepted it. He mentioned that Yoga is best for wellness.

Minister of Ayush for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai said, “Ayush with its holistic and integrative approach, can significantly contribute to reduce the burden of disease in India.” Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush welcomed all and said that Ayush systems by virtue of their holistic approach have an edge in dealing with problems focussed on primary prevention of diseases.

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