Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurates the new office building of National Commission of Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) at Punjabi Bagh (West), and said that Ayush is now poised to become world leader in the realm of holistic health and wellness.

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted the role of whole government approach of Government of India and said that this decade of Ayush is all about tremendous growth, and infusing traditional medicine systems of India in public health delivery. “After the formation of Ministry of Ayush, way back in 2014, a lot has changed in Ayush sector. Ayush is now well-known across the globe. Under the guidance and visionary approach of  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Ayush is flourishing in unprecedented way and the whole world has now recognized the power, efficacy and inclusive nature of Ayush systems of Medicine. “, He said.

The Minister also talked about the role that NCISM is playing in advancing Ayush Education through innovation, new learning and interactive modules. He said, “Global acceptance of Indian Traditional Medicine Systems of India has now placed much responsibility on Ayush sector. Not only should the education system, but also the health delivery, products and services of Ayush be the best in the world.”

Union Minister also inaugurates the new “Padam Shree and Padam Bhusan Vaidya Devendra Triguna Sadan” building of Akhil Bhartiya Ayurveda Mahasamelan, and  released the book titled, 'Ayurveda Kritattva Parichya Kosh' authored by RAV Guru, Vaidya Tarachand Sharma. 

In the inaugural session, the Union Minister of State for Ayush and Women and Child Development Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai lauded the 10 years achievements of Ministry of Ayush through a video message. Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha highlighted the achievements of NCISM and National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). He said that both the commissions have done commendable work in aligning Ayush education to New Education Policy 2020. NCISM Chairman Vaidya Jayant Deo Pujari pointed out the pioneering work of Commission.

Vaidya Devendra Triguna, Chairman, Akhil Bhartiya Ayurveda Mahasammelan, Dr. (Prof.) Tanuja Nesari, Director AIIA, Dr. Meena Kumari, Director, NIS, Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, Vice Chancellor NIA Jaipur, along with dignitaries from various organisations and NCISM office bearers were also present.

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