Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 12: Uttarakhand is striving to become the first state in the country to implement a dedicated Yoga Policy and the policy will play a crucial role in integrating Ayurveda and Yoga into the healthcare sector.
This was announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Addressing the 10th Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024, CM Dhami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a proud moment for Uttarakhand to host the event.
He highlighted the participation of delegates from 50 countries and over 3,000 experts, underscoring the global recognition of Ayurveda. With more than 250 stalls, the expo showcases Ayurveda’s growing validation worldwide.
The Chief Minister also noted that the conference would foster new opportunities while facilitating mutual knowledge sharing and research in the field of Ayurveda.
He said, “300 Ayushman Arogya Centers are currently operational, providing healthcare based on AYUSH principles. Additionally, over 70 specialists are offering AYUSH consultations through the e-Sanjivani portal. Work is also underway in every district to establish AYUSH hospitals with 50-bed and 10-bed capacities. Furthermore, the state government is striving to develop one model AYUSH village in each district to boost the cultivation and production of Ayurvedic herbs.”
“The Uttarakhand government has implemented the Uttarakhand AYUSH Policy to promote wellness, education, research, and the production of medicinal plants. In the coming years, the state is committed to launching AYUSH tele-consultation services and establishing 50 new yoga and wellness centers,” he added.
Dhami announced that the state government has urged the AYUSH Ministry to establish an All India Institute of Ayurveda in Uttarakhand, which would serve as a landmark institution for Ayurveda education and research.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State for Ayurveda (Independent Charge), Pratap Rao Jadhav said, “Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, AYUSH production has increased eightfold in the past decade.”
Chief Secretary Radha Raturi read out the message from PM Modi.
The event was attended by Cabinet Ministers Satpal Maharaj, Prem Chand Agarwal, Dr. Dhan Singh Rawat and legislators Khajan Das, Savita Kapoor, Umesh Sharma Kau, Kishore Upadhyaya, as well as Jhansi MP Anurag Sharma and Acharya Balkrishna.
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