The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science has initiated Tribal Health Care Research Programme (THCRP) in 14 States through 15 Institutes under it.
The aim & objectives of THCRP are as under: -
- To Study the living conditions of tribal people
- To Collect information related to health statistics
- To study dietetic habits, nature and frequency of prevalent diseases, use of common medicinal plants in the area
- To provide medical aid at the door steps of tribals.
- To propagate knowledge about Ayurvedic concept of Pathyapathya including hygiene habits, dietary practice.
- To prevent diseases by adopting healthy way of living & clean environment (Swachhata)
- To collect LHTs/folk medicines/ traditional practices prevalent in the area.
The targets set for 2017-18 & achievements so far are as under: -
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Target (2017-18)
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Achievement
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Population to be covered for demographic studies - 100000
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100316 Population covered
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Documentation of Local Health Traditions (LHT) /Folk Claims - 150
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159 LHTs/Folk claims documented
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This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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