PM Modi reiterates govt's commitment to strengthen Ayush sector during high-level meeting

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting here at the 7 Lok Kalyan Marg to review the Ayush sector, underscoring its vital role in holistic well-being and healthcare, preserving traditional knowledge, and contributing to the nation’s wellness ecosystem, an official said on Thursday.

The Ayush sector has played a pivotal role in promoting holistic well-being and good health. Today, chaired a review meeting to further strengthen its impact through research, innovation and global collaborations. India remains committed to making traditional medicine a key…

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In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said: "Since the creation of the Ministry of Ayush in 2014, the Prime Minister has envisioned a clear roadmap for its growth, recognising its vast potential. In a comprehensive review of the sector’s progress, the Prime Minister emphasized the need for strategic interventions to harness its full potential. The review focused on streamlining initiatives, optimizing resources, and charting a visionary path to elevate Ayush's global presence."

It said that during the review meeting, PM Modi emphasised the sector’s significant contributions, including its role in promoting preventive healthcare, boosting rural economies through medicinal plant cultivation, and enhancing India’s global standing as a leader in traditional medicine.

He highlighted the sector's resilience and growth, noting its increasing acceptance worldwide and its potential to drive sustainable development and employment generation.

The Prime Minister also reiterated that the government is committed to strengthening the Ayush sector through policy support, research, and innovation. He also emphasised the need to promote holistic and integrated health and standard protocols on Yoga, Naturopathy and Pharmacy Sector.

PM Modi emphasised that transparency must remain the bedrock of all operations within the government across sectors. He directed all stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that their work is guided solely by the rule of law and for the public good.

"The Ayush sector has rapidly evolved into a driving force in India's healthcare landscape, achieving significant milestones in education, research, public health, international collaboration, trade, digitalisation, and global expansion. Through the efforts of the government, the sector has witnessed several key achievements, about which the Prime Minister was briefed during the meeting," the PMO statement read.

The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, Principal Secretary to PM P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 to PM Shaktikanta Das, Advisor to PM Amit Khare and senior officials.