The state government is working towards implementing the country’s ‘1st Yoga Policy’. Yoga policy will play an important role in bringing a new revolution in the field of health by bringing Ayurveda and Yoga together on a wide scale: CM Dhami
DEHRADUN: Addressing the 10th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo-2024 held at Parade Ground on Thursday, December 12, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for organizing this prestigious event in Dehradun. He said that it is a matter of pride for us that representatives from more than 50 countries and more than 6000 experts are participating in this program being organized in our state. More than 250 stalls set up in the expo are giving evidence of the global acceptance of Ayurveda.
CM Dhami said that this conference will promote mutual knowledge sharing and various research works in the field of Ayurveda as well as new opportunities for cooperation and business. Giving information about the work being done by the state government in the field of AYUSH, he said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is also continuously working to promote Ayurveda in the state. At present, 300 AYUSH based ‘Ayushman Arogya Kendras’ are being operated in our state. AYUSH consultation is being provided by more than 70 experts through e-Sanjeevani portal. Now 50-bed and 10-bed AYUSH hospitals are being established in each district. Apart from this, the government is trying to promote the production of Ayurvedic herbs by establishing one village in each district as a model AYUSH village. The Chief Minister said that the state government has implemented the ‘Uttarakhand AYUSH Policy’ to accelerate the production of AYUSH manufacturing, wellness, education, research and medicinal plants. Along with this, the state government is working with commitment to start AYUSH tele-consultation as well as establish 50 new Yoga and Wellness centers in the coming years.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has requested the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India to establish the All India Institute of Ayurveda in Uttarakhand. This institute will prove to be a milestone in the field of Ayurveda education and research. The Chief Minister called upon the experts to promote the English names of our herbs along with their Hindi names. This will facilitate the access of local herbs to the global market. The Chief Minister said that in the hills we know ‘Kilmode’ but most people do not know its English name ‘Beriberis’, whereas the whole world knows this name and medicines are made from it. Therefore, the English name should also be promoted.
CM Dhami said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has been the land of wisdom of Ayurveda and medicinal wealth since ancient times. The medicinal herbs found in our state have played an important role in establishing Ayurveda as the basic element of health. He said that Ayurveda is such a unique medical system of the world which has been ensuring the health of human civilization since ancient times. Ayurveda is not limited to herbs and medicines only, rather Ayurveda is a unique art of living. It tells us about the right lifestyle, its aim is not only to cure diseases but its ultimate goal is to prevent diseases from occurring. He said that various programs like ‘National Ayush Mission’ and ‘Prakriti Pariksha Abhiyan’ run by the Central Government are playing an important role in establishing health from cities to villages today. After formally inaugurating the expo, the Chief Minister also inspected the stalls.
Chief Secretary Radha Raturi read out the message sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the conference. The inaugural session was also addressed by National Organizing Secretary, Vigyan Bharati Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Chairperson of the 10th World Ayurveda Congress Vaidya PM Warrior, Secretary AYUSH in Uttarakhand Government Ravinath Raman.
