RSS-backed body wants Ayurveda, Siddha in "integrated" medicine curriculum

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AYUSH
04-August, 2017 17:29 IST
Formularies containing monographs of quality standards of AYUSH drugs are being published by the Government: Shri Shripad Naik

Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic drugs are regulated in accordance with the exclusive provisions for them in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules there under. These drugs have to adhere to such standards and quality control parameters as given in the authoritative books, pharmacopoeias and formularies of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic systems, which are different from that prescribed for allopathic medicines. Till date, monographs of quality standards of 645 single drugs & 202 compound formulations of Ayurveda, 298 single drugs & 150 compound formulations of Unani system, 139 single drugs of Siddha and 1117 monographs of Homoeopathic drugs have been published in the respective pharmacopoeias. Similarly, Ayurvedic Formulary contains 985 standardized formulations, Unani Formulary 1229 formulations and Siddha Formulary has 399 standardised formulations.


Under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945, Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality standards prescribed in the respective pharmacopoeias are mandatory for the manufacturing of licensed Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic medicines. In addition, two voluntary certification schemes for Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani medicines are implemented respectively by the Quality Council of India for grant of AYUSH Standard & AYUSH Premium marks and quality certification of products as per WHO-GMP and COPP guidelines by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).


Appellate Laboratories for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy under the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have reported testing of referred samples of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs during last three years as under-


Year
Pharmacopoeial Laboratory of Indian Medicine
Samples tested
Samples failed

2014-15
11
04

2015-16
25
01

2016-17
37
01


Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeial Laboratory
Samples tested
Samples failed

2014-15
401
142

2015-16
351
150

2016-17
387
49


The Appellate Laboratories after testing of the referred samples send the analysis reports to the concerned authority for necessary action. Regulation and Quality control of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathic medicines is carried out by the State Licensing Authorities / Drug Controllers. As per the information made available from the States, 11889 samples of AYUSH medicines have been tested in 24 States during the period 2013-14 to 2015-16 out of which 254 samples failed in quality testing. State Licensing Authorities reported to have initiated appropriate actions against the samples not complying with the standards including issue of show cause notice, suspension /cancellation of license, recall of the concerned batch of medicines from the market and prosecution.


This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.


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AYUSH
04-August, 2017 17:28 IST
Rs.157.88 lakhs released for set up of 100 bedded hospital in Bhubaneswar

To set up a Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy (CRIYN) at Bhubaneswar, Odisha with 100 bedded hospital, the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN) has obtained 20 acres of cost free land from the State Government. Funds to the tune of Rs.157.88 lakhs have been released to the CPWD for construction of boundary wall, walking track etc. Demarcation of the allotted land has been completed in July, 2016. The Project is presently held up due to resistance of the residents of the locality.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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AYUSH
04-August, 2017 17:24 IST
Two important drugs developed by CCRAS have been commercialized recently: Shri Shripad Naik

The Central Government has set up four Research Councils, namely Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) and Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) which are involved in research activities, inter-alia including development of new Medicines.

The Council-wise details of completed projects on drug (Medicine) developed during last three years and current year are as below:

(i) CCRAS: Drugs by the name AYUSH 82 (for Type II Diabetes Mellitus) and AYUSH SG (for rheumatoid arthritis) have been commercialized.

(ii) CCRS: Drug namely D5 Chooranam has been filed patent (for Diabetes Mellitus).

(iii) CCRH: Drugs developed in Homoeopathy are as follows:-

1. Coleus forskohlii

2. Catharanthus roseus

3. Cyclosporinum

4. Azathioprium

5. Buxus sempervirens

6. Cynara scolymus

7. Persea americana

8. Withania somnifera

(iv) CCRUM: Patents have been filed for five Unani drugs on filariasis, hepatitis, ulcer, vitiligo and malaria. In addition to above, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) also conducts research for development of herbal drugs and formulations. CSIR has developed BGR-34 for diabetes, Risorine for tuberculosis and Anti-arthritis formulation for osteoarthritis.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.



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AYUSH
04-August, 2017 17:22 IST
Rs. 41712 lakhs sanctioned during 2016-17 under NAM: AYUSH Minister

Under National AYUSH Mission (NAM) grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). Since, implementation of the programme comes under the purview of State/UT Governments, no target has been fixed by the Central Government State/UT wise. However, resource pool allocated under NAM for each State/UT Government is communicated to the States/UTs. Accordingly, States/UTs are required to prepare their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per their requirements in accordance with NAM guidelines.

The Government of India approved and notified National AYUSH Mission (NAM) on 29th September 2014 which envisages better access to AYUSH services, strengthening of AYUSH educational institutions, facilitate the enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani & Homoeopathy (ASU &H) drugs and sustainable availability of ASU & H raw-materials in the States/UTs during 12th Plan.



Funds allocated and sanctioned/utilized under National AYUSH Mission (NAM) for the year 2016-17, State/UT-wise

(Rs. In lakhs)

Category

Allocation of Central Share for the year 2016-17
39940.000

Grant-in-aid sanctioned/ utilized against SAAP 2015-16 during 2016-17 by the Central Government
6788.503

Central Share approved for the year 2016-17
35061.763

Grant-in-aid sanctioned/utilized for the year 2016-17 by the Central Government
34923.346

Total Grant-in-aid sanctioned/ utilized during 2016-17 by the Central Government
41711.849


This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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AYUSH
08-August, 2017 15:41 IST
AYUSH Medicines Developed for Mosquito-Borne Diseases like Dengue: Shri Shripad Naik

The Research Councils viz Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), Central Council for Research in Homeopathy (CCRH), autonomous bodies under the Ministry of AYUSH are engaged in Research and Development of new drugs. The details of new drugs developed by the Research Councils after clinical trials are as under: -

CCRAS:-

· AYUSH Rasayan A & B for geriatric health
· AYUSH A for Bronchial Asthma
· AYUSH-D for Diabetes Mellitus
· C1 oil for wound healing
· AYUSH-SL for Lymphatic Filariasis
· PJ-7 for dengue
· Carctol-S for Ovarian Cancer
· AYUSH M-3 for Migrain
CCRH:-
· Coleus forskohlii
· Catheranthus roseus
· Buxus sempervirens
· Cynara scolymus
· Hygrophilla spinosa
· Persea Americana
CCRS:-
· D5 chooranam for Diabetes mellitus,
· Rasagandhi mezhugu for Fibroid uterus,
· Sirupeelaiyathi Kudineer in Kalladaippu (Urolithiasis)
CCRUM:-
· Z. N. 5:- A herbal composition against bronchial asthma and process for preparation thereof.
· Cap. Habis:- A herbal composition effective against nazfuddam and a process for the preparation thereof.
· Cap. Mubarak:- A novel herbal composition effective as anti pyretic and to a process for the preparation thereof.
· Cap. Nazla:- A novel herbal composition effective against coryza and a process for preparing thereof.
· Qurs. Mafasil:- A novel herbal composition (sugar coated) effective against rheumatoid arthritis.
· Cap. Hudar:- A herbal composition effective against arthritis and to process for the preparation thereof.
· Qurs. Mulaiyin:- A novel herbal composition and a process for preparation thereof effective against constipation.
· Cap. Deedan:- A Novel Herbal Composition And A Process For Preparation Thereof Effective Against Abdominal Worm.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.


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AYUSH
08-August, 2017 15:39 IST
140 Research Projects on medicinal plants are being currently supported by NMPB: Shri Shripad Naik

A number of research / studies on medicinal values of plants are being carried out by various government as well as private universities / research institutions/ organizations in India.

Presently, research projects on various aspects (viz. literary research, survey, identification, documentation, micropropagation, agrotechnology, drug standardization, pharmacological and clinical research etc.) of medicinal plants are being supported by different Ministries/Departments of Government of India (viz. Ministry of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Ministry of Agriculture & Family Welfare, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology etc.) under their concerned schemes / programmes.

Under the Ministry of AYUSH, different Research Councils viz. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) and Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS) are engaged in research & development activities on medicinal plants used in concerned system of medicine. In addition, the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Ministry of AYUSH, under its Central Sector Scheme on “Conservation, Development and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants” is also supporting research & development projects on various aspects on medicinal plants to number of government as well as private universities / research institutions/ organizations across the country. At present more than 140 research projects, supported under NMPB’s Central Sector Scheme on various aspects of medicinal plants, are ongoing in various universities/ research organizations in different states of the country.

Some of the premier research institutions/organizations doing research on medicinal value of plants are: Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP)- Lucknow, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)- Lucknow, Indian Institute for Integrative Medicines (IIIM)- Jammu, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT)- Palampur, National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)- Lucknow, North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST)- Jorhat under Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research (DMAPR)- Anand, Gujarat under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Indian Council of Forestry and Education (ICFRE)- Dehradun, and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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AYUSH
08-August, 2017 15:37 IST
Government gives funds to States/UTs under NAM to develop AYUSH System of Medicine: Shri Shripad Naik

The Central Government has launched Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) to develop and encourage the AYUSH system of medicine in the country. The Mission envisages better access to AYUSH services, strengthening of AYUSH educational institutions, enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani & Homoeopathy (ASU &H) drugs and promotion of medicinal plants for sustainable availability of raw-materials for ASU & H drugs in the States/UTs.

Under NAM grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs). Since implementation of the programme comes under the purview of State/UT Governments, no target has been fixed by the Central Government State/UT wise. However, resource pool allocated under NAM for each State/UT Government is communicated to the States/UTs. Accordingly, States/UTs are required to prepare their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) as per their requirements in accordance with NAM guidelines.

During 2014-15, under National AYUSH Mission (NAM) funds released by the Central Government is Rs. 7,528.707 lakhs and during the year 2015-16 and the year 2016-17 funds released by the central Government is Rs. 33,101.248 lakhs and Rs. 41711.849 lakhs respectively .

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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AYUSH
08-August, 2017 15:36 IST
A high level committee set up by CCRH to deal with issues related to false propaganda against homoeopathy: AYUSH Minister

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) is an autonomous body and apex research Body under Ministry of AYUSH. CCRH has an institutional mechanism wherein a committee consisting of Chairpersons of different Committees including Scientific Advisory Committee, Sub-committee on clinical research and Basic & Fundamental research has been set up to prevent false propaganda against homoeopathy and other related issues.

Homoeopathy is officially recognized system under the Ministry of AYUSH. For regulation of education and practice in Homoeopathy, a statutory body namely, Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) was constituted under the provisions of Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973. Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), and National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH) are apex bodies under Ministry of AYUSH in the field of research and education respectively.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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AYUSH
08-August, 2017 15:34 IST
Yoga being widely adopted in De-Addiction Centers: AYUSH Minister

The techniques of Yoga are widely used for de-addiction and rehabilitation of drug users in de-addiction centres. Yoga helps in the de-addiction and rehabilitation of the drug users in de-addiction centres. The yogic protocol includes specific Asanas, Pranayamas, Shatkriyas and Meditation.

The Ministry of AYUSH has not set up specific de-addiction centres due to the fact that the yogic techniques are widely used in most of the existing de-addiction centres.

This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri ShripadYesso Naik in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Last Updated: Monday, June 29, 2015 - 19:19
RSS-backed body wants Ayurveda, Siddha in "integrated" medicine curriculum | Zee News

New Delhi: As the Modi government faces the accusation of saffronising education, an RSS-backed body has pitched for including Ayurveda, Siddha and other indigenous medical systems in an "integrated syllabus" for medicine.


It has also called for major changes in all fields of higher studies, ranging from social sciences to humanities, medicine and science and technology, besides introduction of value education so these can become a "differentiator" between "Bhartiya" and other education systems.

The Hindu Education Board has suggested incorporating Indic traditions for science graduates in the curriculum in which "Bhartiya" languages should replace English as the dominant language.

The proposals were made to the HRD Ministry barely weeks after the Hindutva body held a conference, which was attended by its Minister Smriti Irani and her ministerial colleagues where RSS General Secretary Krishna Gopal had pitched for an overhaul of the education system with assimilation of Hindu thoughts.

"A very large number of Bhartiyas depend on Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and other indigenous medical systems for their time-tested herbal base, economy and access... There is a case to explore feasibility of a single integrated syllabus for medicine which incorporates the best elements from different schools of medicine," the Board said.

Significantly, the proposals come as the HRD Ministry is holding nationwide consultations to formulate a new education policy and the Board believes its recommendations could play a key role in shaping it.

It also assumes significance as Irani while addressing the conference had lamented that the country's inherent strength in education, ancient concepts and values were hailed and applauded abroad but described as "saffron" back home.

On science and technology curriculum, the Hindu Education Board said Indic knowledge and traditions can be helpful for students. "For instance, computer science students may benefit by learning about works of Panini and other Bhartiya linguists."

The Board's proposals are full of references to ancient traditions and knowledge which Hindutva groups allege were deliberately ignored by previous dispensations.

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AYUSH
12-September, 2017 18:05 IST
AYUSH Minister inaugurates India’s first advanced Homoeopathy Virology lab in Kolkata

New drugs and technologies will be developed in Homoeopathy to combat emerging challenges of viral diseases: Shri Shripad Naik

The Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Yesso Naik inaugurated India’s first State of art virology laboratory at Dr. Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy in Kolkata today. In his inaugural address the Minister appreciated the popularity of Homoeopathy in West Bengal. Shri Naik said that this laboratory has been established to develop new drugs and technologies in Homoeopathy to combat emerging challenges of viral diseases. In this context the Minister expressed his satisfaction of recognising this laboratory by the Calcutta University to undertake research work of the PhD students in Homoeopathy.

The laboratory, established at a cost of Rs. 8 crore is the only one in India for conducting basic and fundamental research in Homoeopathy for viral diseases like influenza, Japanese encephalitis, dengue, chickunguniya and swine flu. New drugs and technologies would also be developed here to combat emerging challenges of viral diseases.

The AYUSH Minister also appreciated efforts of the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata which is imparting higher education and training in homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH and urged that both the institutes could forge an active collaboration on practical training to the students and research scholars in virus research, both in laboratory and in the field jointly.

Shri Shripad Naik expressed happiness over Council’s initiatives of establishing a Centre of Excellence in Fundamental Research in Homoeopathy at IIEST, Howrah to undertake fundamental research studies in homoeopathy with an interdisciplinary approach. This institute has undertaken several clinical research studies like autism, psoriasis, vitiligo, breast cancer, hypertension, migraine etc along with proving of new drugs in homoeopathy with their clinical validations. About 400 patients are being treated daily through OPD services and AYUSH outreach services being provided in villages too.

Dr. V.K. Gupta, Chairman Scientific Advisory Committee, CCRH, New Delhi, Prof. Ajoy Kumar Roy, Director, IIEST, Shibpur, Dr. Rathin Chakravarty, Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, CCRH, New Delhi, Dr. Raj K. Manchanda, Director General, CCRH, New Delhi among eminent scientists were also present on the occasion.

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The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik paying floral tributes to Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, at the inauguration of the India’s first Virology Laboratory at Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute (H), in Kolkata on September 12, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik unveiling the foundation stone of the India’s first Virology Laboratory at Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute (H), in Kolkata on September 12, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik overviewing the India’s first Virology Laboratory at Anjali Chatterjee Regional Research Institute (H), in Kolkata on September 12, 2017.

 

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AYUSH
13-September, 2017 15:41 IST
Special Secretary AYUSH gives away Prizes to Winners of Online Article Writing Contests

Special Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Shri Vd. Rajesh Kotecha, gave away the prizes to the winners of Online Article Writing Contests on Prevention and Management of Diabetes through Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy. The contest was held on digital platform like Facebook and Twitter page of the Ministry of AYUSH. On this occasion, Shri Kotecha congratulated the winners and said that this type of activities help the Ministry to reach out to people who dedicate their life in the field of alternative medicine. He also said that Ministry welcomes any idea and suggestion in the field of AYUSH system of medicine and assures all help from the Ministry.

To make aware people about prevention and management of diabetes, the Ministry of AYUSH had conducted various Online Article Writing Contests on Prevention and Management of diabetes through Ayurveda, Homeopathy & Unani Systems. First prize is Rs. 20,000/-, second prize is Rs, 15000/-, third prize is Rs. 10000/- and two consolation prizes are Rs. 5000/- each. These contests were conducted on the Ministry’s Facebook & Twitter Social Media platforms. The topics of the Article Writing contests were “Prevention and management of diabetes through Ayurveda in Context of modern lifestyle”, “Treatment and Control of diabetics through UNANI system of medicine” and “Diabetic Care through Homeopathy”. About 250 entries were received in each category.



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The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik lighting the lamp to inaugurate the 1st National Ayurveda Yuva Mahotsav -2017, at National Institute of Ayurveda, in Jaipur on September 14, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik at the inauguration of the 1st National Ayurveda Yuva Mahotsav -2017, at National Institute of Ayurveda, in Jaipur on September 14, 2017. The Minister of Medical and Health, Rajasthan, Shri Kali Charan Saraf and other dignitaries are also seen.

 

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Vice President's Secretariat
10-October, 2017 13:22 IST
Yoga is the Mother of all Exercises: Vice President

Inaugurates 3rd International Yoga Conference


The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Yoga is the Mother of all Exercises. He was addressing the inaugural session of the 3rd International Yoga Conference, here today. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.


The Vice President said that the ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the modern world. He further said that we believe that knowledge and science should be transmitted freely for the welfare of the entire world. “Sarve Janaah Sukhino Bhavantu” has been our fervent prayer from time immemorial, he added.


The Vice President said that Yoga goes beyond the physical exercises and connects the body with thought processes. He further said that Yoga has nothing to do with religion, as some people unfortunately attribute religious overtones to this ancient scientific system. It is a science of well being that needs to be studied and practiced just as any other medical system, he added.


The Vice President said that Yoga should become a part and parcel of our daily routine to combat the modern-day health problems, both physical and mental. He further said that Yoga aims to help us to achieve a state of equilibrium when we are at peace with ourselves so that we can create a peaceful environment.


The Vice President appreciated the efforts of the people like Baba Ram Dev who made Yoga to reach every house simply by explaining what Yoga is.


Following is the text of Vice President’s address:


“I am extremely pleased to inaugurate this two-day international Conference on ‘Yoga and Wellness’ organized by the Ministry of AYUSH.


I am glad that a large number of delegates from more than 44 countries around the world are attending this conference.


Yoga is the Mother of all Exercises.


The theme of the conference is very much relevant and timely. It provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the ancient science of yoga and the possible ways in which this knowledge can be applied to make our contemporary lives better, healthier and happier.


The conference will be focusing on seeking solutions to contemporary problems by utilizing the insights of ancient scientists. A quick glance at the topics being covered in this conference shows the potential pathway to wellness that yoga may offer to a population suffering because of modern, stress-filled lifestyles.


‘Yoga and Depression’, ‘Yoga and Cardiovascular Diseases’, ‘Yoga and Cancer Control’, ‘Yoga and Pain Management’, ‘Yoga for Women; Case Studies on Gynecological Disorders’—these are the topics of the technical sessions for papers presentation by experts, followed by a panel discussion.


What does the wide range of the topics indicate? It indeed shows the all-pervasive and positive role yoga can play in management and control of different ailments. Friends, I need not elaborate to this erudite audience about the ill-effects of the many problems like pollution plaguing the modern society. For instance, studies have shown that yoga helps in improving pulmonary function in patients suffering from bronchial asthma.


The ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the modern world. Thanks to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations declared June 21 as the International Yoga Day and is now being celebrated across the globe. The ancient science has been practiced in India and many countries around the world for a number of years. What the declaration of June 21 as International Day of yoga will do is to enable a greater number of persons to benefit from this holistic science. We, in India, believe that knowledge and science should be transmitted freely for the welfare of the entire world. “Sarve Janaah Sukhino Bhavantu” has been our fervent prayer from time immemorial.


Yoga is a holistic science embodying the basic principle of organic, interconnectedness of different facets of life. It is not a mere set of exercises. It goes beyond the physical exercises and connects the body with thought processes. It seeks to build a lifestyle that values calmness, harmony and positive thinking. It is probably one of the most effective therapies for many psycho-somatic disorders.


As has been rightly mentioned, Yoga adopts a holistic approach towards health and well-being. While Yoga has nothing to do with religion, some people unfortunately attribute religious overtones to this ancient scientific system. It is a science of well being that needs to be studied and practiced just as any other medical system. This is precisely the objective of conferences like the one we are having here today. More research needs to be done to take this science forward so that the world population benefits from this treasury of knowledge and wisdom.


Yoga should become a part and parcel of our daily routine to combat the modern-day health problems, both physical and mental. There is also a misconception that Yoga is only a sort of physical exercise meant to help the fitness of an individual. Nothing could be farther than this. It is a holistic system where the mind and body act in unison and get completely rejuvenated as physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation help in overall well-being of an individual. And of course Yoga also helps in the spiritual quest of an individual through understanding of the inner Self and achieving complete peace with the surroundings.



In fact, there are different dimensions of yoga and we find them elaborated in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and other treatises including the timeless classic, Bhagavad-Gita. Samatvam Yoga Uchyate (समत्वंयोगउच्यते). “That is Yoga, which is based on Samatva, calmness, balance”. When there is imbalance within the body or the mind, we don’t feel well. We cannot do our best. Yoga believes that this balance has to be restored to achieve wellness and total well being.


Yoga aims to help us to achieve a state of equilibrium when we are at peace with ourselves so that we can create a peaceful environment around us. We are at harmony with our surroundings, with our fellow human beings, with nature and environment. Yoga systems recognize that the training of the body is the first important step towards achieving this goal. The ancient yogic scientists emphasized the fundamental importance of being in good physical health. They said: “Shariramaadyam Khalu Dharma Saadhanam” meaning “A healthy body is the first step towards achieving whatever one aspires for”.


While, yoga is an integral part of ‘Health and Physical Education’ in India, it is also gaining increasing popularity in schools in the United States and has been introduced in schools in the UK and Australia because of its positive effects on concentration levels and emotional balance, among others.


Many more systematic efforts to spread the knowledge are called for.


I am sure this two-day conference will give an impetus to the wider dissemination of the scientific principles underlying yoga. I do hope that the scientific and medical fraternity will establish empirically the connection between yoga and wellness. That would, indeed, be the foundation for a healthy, harmonious sustainable world. Your efforts will hopefully be successful I wish that this Conference become a grand success.


I appreciate the efforts of the people like Baba Ram Dev. He made Yoga to reach every house. That is the greatness of that individual. He made this herculean task simply by explaining what Yoga is and how it helps you lead a better life. Once he organized a Yoga camp in my place, Nellore town. He invited me to the Yoga demonstration at 5.30 in the morning. When we reached the venue next morning, I was surprised to see the ground was full of about 30 thousand Yoga enthusiasts, who gathered there to practice Yoga. Such was the impact of Baba Ram Dev.


Many more great people have done great things. We have seen now, Swami Maheshwarananda ji living in a country like Austria, propagating Yoga and also Dr. Chris Streeter teaching Yoga in US Boston University, and catching up everywhere.


I wish to end with the prayer from the Upanishads that is a prayer for happiness, good health and positive thoughts.


SarveBhavantuSukhinah

SarveSantuNiraamayaah

SarveBhadraaniPashyantu

MaaKaschidDukhaBhaagBhavet



“Let everyone be happy, free from illness, see goodness everywhere and not be sorrowful”.



I wish you all the very best in your deliberations and future work.


Jai Hind”

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AYUSH
10-October, 2017 17:15 IST
Vice President inaugurates the third International Conference on ‘Yoga for Wellness’

Four Central Research Institutes and two Post Graduate Institutes of Yoga and Naturopathy to be setup by the Government: Shri Shripad Naik

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Yoga in New Delhi today. The theme of this year’s conference is “Yoga for Wellness”. Addressing the participants, Shri Venkaiah Naidu said that the ancient science of Yoga is India’s invaluable gift to the modern world. He further said that we believe that knowledge and science should be transmitted freely for the welfare of the entire world.

The Vice President explained that Yoga is the mother of all exercises and provides physical fitness, mental alertness as well as spiritual succour. He further said that yoga has nothing to do with religion as some people unfortunately attribute religious overtones to this ancient scientific system. The Vice President expressed his appreciation that the conference will focus on seeking solutions to contemporary health problems caused by modern stressful lifestyle.

The conference is being organized by the Ministry of AYUSH as a part of year long events being organized to celebrate 21st June as International Day of Yoga. Yoga experts, Yoga Gurus, Researchers and policy makers among others from 44 countries are attending the conference.

Addressing the participants, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said that today, the world is facing the challenge of growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and stress related health problems. He further said that the youth is the most affected due to an erratic lifestyle. The Minister emphasized that Yoga is the only way to provide sustainable solutions for health problems and bring peace in life.

Shri Shripad Naik informed that the Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy, Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi, National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune under the Ministry of AYUSH are putting vigorous efforts to promote standardization and scientific acumen of Yoga and Naturopathy. He said that the Council has decided to set up four Central Research Institutes each with 100 bedded hospital and two Post-Graduate Institutes of Yoga & Naturopathy – one at Jhajjar, Haryana and another at Nagamangala, Karnataka. The Ministry is also in the process of establishing National Level Institutes of Yoga and Naturopathy in Goa and Panchkula (Haryana) to impart post graduate education and research and tertiary health care services. Shri Naik said that a National Board has been constituted for the promotion and development of Yoga & Naturopathy with the objective of standardization, quality control and accreditation of education and profession.

Secretary, AYUSH, Shri C. K. Mishra said that due to the initiatives and leadership of the Prime Minister, yoga is no longer an Indian phenomenon but has become a global one. Wellness is about a healthy human being and yoga provides both internal and external strength which gives overall wellness, he explained.

Special Secretary AYUSH, Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha; Founder Vice Chancellor of S-VYASA University, Shri H.R. Nagendra; renowned Yoga Guru in Austria, Swami Maheshwarananda; and Associate Professor from Boston University, Ms. Chris Streeter were also present at the inaugural function.

The two day conference consists of seven technical sessions and a panel discussion on different aspects of Yoga and Wellness including recent research trends, Integrated medicine, non communicable diseases, mental health, women health, cancer, pain management and policy making. More than 25 national and international experts will be the speakers and 11 highly reckoned resource persons of Yoga and Medical field as Chairpersons and Co-chairpersons of the technical sessions. This conference will provide a common platform for the AYUSH and Allopathy Practitioners, Researchers, Academicians, Policy Makers and students and enable them to capture and understand various dimensions of the yoga for wellness.

The International Conference has been organized with the technical and logistic support of Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy and Moraji Desai National Institute of Yoga and it is an attempt to project the potential of Yoga in the management of certain health problems and for promotion of wellness and for sharing of scientific experiences.

This will be the third International Conference on Yoga organized by Ministry of AYUSH. The last two International conferences on the themes of ‘Yoga for Holistic Health’ and ‘Yoga for Body and Beyond’ were organized in 2015 and 2016 respectively.



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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at an event to inaugurate the 3rd International Yoga Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu lighting the lamp to inaugurate the 3rd International Yoga Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu releasing the Conference Souvenir, at the inauguration of the 3rd International Yoga Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the 3rd International Yoga Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing the 3rd International Yoga Conference, in New Delhi on October 10, 2017.

 

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AYUSH
11-October, 2017 17:15 IST
The two day International Conference on ‘Yoga for Wellness’ concludes successfully in New Delhi today

Speaking at the valedictory session today, the Minister of Road Transport, Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Nitin Gadkari said that Yoga has a huge potential for generating employment opportunities. He said that to capture these opportunities we have to give professional training to practitioners of yoga. He insisted that a systematic yoga education syllabus should be prepared and scientific research should be developed in a professional manner.

Addressing the valedictory session, the Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik expressed his happiness over the overwhelming response from the people across the globe to participate in the Conference. He said that the level of participation has forced us to think to organise a bigger event than this in the coming years.

Shri Shripad Naik explained that the Western countries are showing much interest towards Yoga and in USA alone, nearly 20 million people are practicing Yoga. This number is increasing average by 5% every year he added. The Minister also informed that the USA military training has adopted Yoga in its training curriculum and many other countries like UK, European countries, and south eastern countries are increasingly practising Yoga.

The AYUSH Minister also said that our Government is committed to the development of AYUSH systems especially Yoga not only in the country but outside as well. He further said that several modern medical institutes have adopted Yoga as an alternative or adjuvant treatment for many of the disorders. Shri Naik said that in India also, the system of Yoga is gradually gaining popularity as a best mode of alternative therapy to the modern medical system. Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that both modern medicine and yoga understand the need for total health and even the World Health Organization has recently added a new dimension to the modern understanding of health by including spiritual health in its definition of the “state of health’. Shri Choubey said that Spiritual health is an important element of yoga and now that even the WHO has come around to understanding this point of view, there is hope for a true unification of these two systems. Secretary (AYUSH), Shri C.K. Mishra, Special Secretary, Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Managing Director of Patnjali Acharya Balakrishna, founder vice chancellor of S-VYASA shri H.R. Nagendra and, renowned Yoga Guru from Austria Swami Maheshwarananda were also present in the inaugural function.

The two day conference consisted of seven technical sessions and a panel discussion on different aspects of Yoga and Wellness including recent research trends, Integrated medicine, non communicable diseases, mental health, women health, cancer, pain management and policy making. The purpose of the conference was to provides a common platform for the AYUSH and Allopathy Practitioners, Researchers, Academicians, Policy Makers and students and enable them to capture and understand various dimensions of the yoga for wellness.

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AYUSH
14-October, 2017 18:03 IST
The first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to be dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister on Ayurveda Day at New Delhi

AIIA is the first medical institute under Ministry of AYUSH to hold the coveted status of NABH accreditation

The First ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), set up along the lines of AIIMS, will be dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 at New Delhi. Set up as an apex institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, the AIIA will bring synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern diagnostic tools and technology. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for AYUSH, Shr Shripad Yesso Naik at a press conferences in New Delhi today. Within the short duration of its establishment, AIIA has gained a wide national and International recognition. It has started working to facilitate quality patient care, research and bridging the gaps in the scientific information about quality, safety and efficacy of Ayurveda products and developing benchmarks of Ayurvedic education, research and healthcare, the AYUSH Minister explained.

Shri Shripad Naik said that in the first phase, the AIIA has been set up within a total campus area of 10.015 acres with a budget of Rs.157 Crores. It has an NABH Accredited Hospital and an Academic Block. Out Patient Services are being provided in the hospital block of AIIA and medicines are given free of cost. Currently, the clinical specialties running in the hospital block are Neurological & Degenerative Disease Care Unit, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Care Unit, Diabetes & Metabolic/Allergic Disorders Care Unit, Yoga, Panchakarma Clinic, Kriya Kalpa, Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic, Kshara Evum Anushastra Karma and Infertility Clinic. It also has pathology, biochemistry, microbiology and Radiology laboratories/Diagonosis facilities. The indoor patient department has provision for 200 beds.

Giving more details, the AYUSH Minister said that the Post Graduate programme (MD/MS) in Ayurveda at AIIA started from the academic session 2016-17 and the Ph.D courses started from the session 2017-18. The AIIA has been awarded with NABH Accreditation, therefore becoming the first medical institute under the Ministry of AYUSH to hold the coveted status provided for its clinical services. The AIIA has already signed MoU with NICPR- Noida (ICMR), AIIMS New Delhi, MDNIY and EAA (Germany). It has developed standard treatment guidelines for diabetes and SOP for various procedures.

To mark the 2nd Ayurveda Day, several events have been organized by the Ministry of AYUSH.

The main function will be held at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Sarita Vihar, New Delhi. The Prime Minister of India will be the chief Guest of the function and will dedicate the AIIA to the Nation. The “Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines” developed by the Ministry shall also be released on this occasion. Nearly 1500 participants from across the country are expected to participate in the program.

A national seminar on the theme “Ayurveda for Pain management” will be held on 16th October, 2017 at New Delhi. An AYUSH CII industry conclave shall also be held at New Delhi on the theme “Vision 2022: Widening horizons of Ayurveda for three-fold growth of market size”.

“National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Award” comprising of Citation, Trophy (Dhanwantari Statue) and Cash reward of Rupees five lakh will be conferred on this day to 3 to 4 eminent Vaidyas and Ayurveda experts. On this occasion, the Prime Minister will also give away the Yoga Award to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, which was announced earlier this year on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.

The Ministry of AYUSH has requested All the State Governments, State AYUSH Directorates, all Ayurveda colleges/ teaching institutions, AYUSH/Health Universities, Associations of Ayurveda Practitioners, Ayurveda Drug Industries and all supporters/ well-wishers and stakeholders of Ayurveda in India and abroad to observe the Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 for this year and undertake various activities like organizing Public lectures / Seminars / Exhibition / Radio Talks etc. as a part of Ayurveda Day celebrations.

The first Ayurveda Day was celebrated last year.

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Ministry of Science & Technology
16-October, 2017 14:26 IST
Women Scientist And Entrepreneurs – Game Changers Driving Science For New India Women Bio-Tech Incubator At Golden Jubilee Women Biotech Park Inaugurated

Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr. Harshvardhan inaugurated Women Bio-tech Incubator at Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Society during IISF, 2017 in Chennai today in the presence of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Founder Chairman, Women Biotech Park, and State Minister of Industry, Government of Tamilnadu – Shri M C Sampath.

Dr. Harsh Vardhan today delivered the Conclave Address during the Women Scientist and Entrepreneurs Conclave at IISF 2017. While delivering the Conclave Address Dr. Harshavardhan said that globally there has been a special focus on addressing the issues related to Women in Science and framing policies which support the same. In India we have laid special emphasis on empowerment of women. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stressed upon the need for special programmes which not only technically empower the women but also create employment opportunities.


In the field of Science and Technology and Entrepreneurship, Indian women have had a major presence over the last 100 years. The first women to receive a medical doctorate degree was Anandibai Joshee in 1885, the first Indian women Doctorate in Basic Science was Janaki Ammal in 1931 and India’s first woman to get a doctorate of science from an Indian university was Asima Chatterjee in 1944. These dynamic women have laid a very strong foundation for women in science in India. In the last few years, there has been a special focus on “Women Empowerment by the Government. The DST and DBT have special schemes to attract women scientists and to provide employment opportunities to the unemployed women scientists. Women Entrepreneurship is a very important activity that has been growing rapidly in last few years. “Start up India” and “Stand up India” announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister are initiatives which offer tremendous opportunities to the women entrepreneurs.



Biotech Park is a good example of a Centre and State Government Partnership. The Minister expressed his confidence that with the support of the State Government it will drive many important initiatives under Start up India and Make in India. A large number of Innovation schemes of the S&T Ministry being operated by DST and DBT and initiatives taken by BIRAC have today created a vibrant innovation ecosystem. More than 1000 Start ups and nearly 200 Women Entrepreneurs have been supported. The Atal Innovation Mission also aims to promote the innovation ecosystem.


The Minister was pleased to know the excellent participation in Women Scientists and Entrepreneurs Conclave. He informed that the Ministry of S& lays special emphasis on North East and has a special program and will be happy to set up a Women Bio-Incubator at North East.

He expressed his confidence that the women scientists would contribute significantly to the growth of the country and fulfill the dream of Hon’ble Prime Minister of “Making a New India”. Women scientists and Entrepreneurs definitely are the Game Changers Driving Science for “Making a New India”.


Dr. Harshvardhan also released a book – Genesis of Biotech Park – on this occasion.

Women Scientists Conclave with the theme “Women Scientist and Entrepreneurs – Game Changers Driving Science for New India” was held as a part of India International Science Congress, 2017 in Chennai. The theme of the Conclave was to motivate young women to pursue science and entrepreneurship and explore new opportunities. The conclave showcased the strengths and activities of women in science and entrepreneurship and provided a platform for the young women scientist and entrepreneurs to interact with experts and peers.


The Conclave is being attended by over 350 Women Scientists, Researchers, Faculty and Entrepreneurs. There is participation from across the country – North East, Uttarakhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, amongst others. There was an exhibition and panels. Many Senior Scientists, Entrepreneurs who are role models shared their experiences. Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) delivered the keynote address.


Presentations were made in various fields of interest viz., Geoscience, Space and Ocean research. Panel Discussion on “Game Changers Driving Science for New India” was held and the discussion focused on (i) Challenges for taking science as a career and (ii) Opportunities for women in Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship. Presentations were given on “Budding Women Scientists” and “Initiatives of the Govt. of India for Women in Science and Science for Women”.




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The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik lighting the lamp to inaugurate the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik releasing the publication at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik releasing the publication at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik witnessing the signing of the Letter of Intent between AIIA and Harvard Medical School, at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Ayurveda for Pain Management’, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik at the Ministry of AYUSH & CII Ayurveda Conclave, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik releasing the publication, at the Ministry of AYUSH & CII Ayurveda Conclave, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the Ministry of AYUSH & CII Ayurveda Conclave, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the Ministry of AYUSH & CII Ayurveda Conclave, in New Delhi on October 16, 2017.

 

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Prime Minister's Office
17-October, 2017 13:50 IST
PM dedicates All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the All India Institute of Ayurveda, in New Delhi, to the nation.

Speaking on this occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the gathering on the celebration of Dhanvantari Jayanti as Ayurveda Divas. He complimented the Ministry of AYUSH for the establishment of the All India Institute of Ayurveda.

The Prime Minister asserted that nations cannot progress unless they value and cherish their history and heritage. Those nations who leave their heritage behind, are destined to lose their identity, he added.

The Prime Minister said that when India was not independent, its knowledge, and its traditions such as Yoga and Ayurveda were belittled. Attempts were even made to reduce the faith that Indians had on them, he added. He said that in the last three years, this situation has changed to quite an extent; and the faith of the people is being restored in the best of our heritage. The pride in our heritage is reflected in the way people gather for Ayurveda Day or Yoga Day, he added.

The Prime Minister said that Ayurveda is not just a medical practice, but encompasses public health and environment health as well. That is why the Government has laid stress on integrating Ayurveda, Yoga and other AYUSH systems into the public healthcare system.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is working towards establishing an Ayurveda hospital in every district of the country. He said that more than 65 AYUSH hospitals have been developed in the last three years.

The Prime Minister said that herbal and medicinal plants can be a significant source of income, globally, and India should leverage its capabilities in this regard. He said the Union Government has approved 100 percent FDI in healthcare systems.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is focused on providing affordable healthcare for the poor. He said the stress has been on preventive healthcare, and improving affordability and access to treatment. He said Swachhata – or cleanliness – is a simple mechanism of preventive healthcare. He said the Union Government has got 5 crore toilets built in three years.

The Prime Minister said that new AIIMS are being established to help the people get better access to healthcare. He mentioned measures such as capping prices of stents and knee implants; and establishment of Jan Aushadhi Kendras for providing medicines at affordable prices.

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AYUSH
17-October, 2017 17:06 IST
The first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister on Ayurveda Day at New Delhi

Government working towards establishing an Ayurveda hospital in every district

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated the All India Institute of Ayurveda, in New Delhi, to the Nation. The first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) is set up along the lines of AIIMS. As an apex institute under the Ministry of AYUSH, the AIIA will bring synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern diagnostic tools and technology. Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) Shri Shripad Naik was also present on this occasion.

Speaking on this occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the gathering on the celebration of Dhanvantari Jayanti as Ayurveda Divas. He complimented the Ministry of AYUSH for the establishment of the All India Institute of Ayurveda.

The Prime Minister asserted that nations cannot progress unless they value and cherish their history and heritage. Those nations who leave their heritage behind, are destined to lose their identity, he added. The Prime Minister said that when India was not independent, its knowledge, and its traditions such as Yoga and Ayurveda were belittled. The Prime Minister said that the Government is working towards establishing an Ayurveda hospital in every district of the country. He said that more than 65 AYUSH hospitals have been developed in the last three years.

In his welcome address, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik announced that the Government, with the active participation of the private sector will endeavour for a three-fold increase in Ayurveda facilities in next five years. The Minister said, “India will celebrate her 75th Independence Day in 2022, on this occasion we are endeavouring for a three-fold increase in Ayurveda facilities in next five years.”

Shri Naik further added that massive investment is needed to achieve this target. So, the government is also encouraging the private sector to invest in the field of Ayurveda. He appealed to practitioners, students and followers of Ayurveda, to take benefit of programs like Skill India, Digital India, Swastha Bharat-Swaccha Bharat and Start-up India, to fulfill the dream of ‘Ayushman Bharat’.

The minister informed the gathering about the steps taken by his ministry to promote Ayurveda and other alternative systems of medicine. He said that in the past two years people’s interest and faith in Ayurveda has increased manifolds. The number of Ayurveda hospitals is increasing even in the private sector. The Ministry has published an ‘Ayurveda standard guideline’ to standardize medicines and treatments in this ancient therapy system. The Pharmacopeia Commission of Indian medicine is working for the standardization of medicines.

Shri Naik said that to popularize the Indian systems of medicine the world over, the Ministry has opened Ayush Information Cells in 29 countries. Ayurveda chairs have also been established in a number of countries. The Ministry has signed an MOU with the National Health Organization of USA for development of Ayurveda and Yoga.

On this occasion, The Prime Minister released the “Ayurvedic Standard Treatment Guidelines”. These guidelines were developed by the Ministry of AYUSH. The Prime Minister also gave away the Yoga Award to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune, which was announced earlier this year on the occasion of International Day of Yoga.

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has been set up with a total campus area of 10.015 acres with a budget of Rs.157 Crore. It has an NABH Accredited Hospital and an Academic Block. Out Patient Services are being provided in the hospital block of the AIIA and medicines are given free of cost. Currently clinical specialties running in the hospital block are Neurological & Degenerative Disease Care Unit, Rheumatology & Musculoskeletal Care Unit, Diabetes & Metabolic/Allergic Disorders Care Unit, Yoga, Panchakarma Clinic, Kriya Kalpa, Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic, Kshara Evum Anushastra Karma and Infertility Clinic. It also has pathology, biochemistry, microbiology and radiology laboratories/diagnosis facilities. The indoor patient department has provision for 200 beds.

The Ministry of AYUSH has requested All State Governments, State AYUSH Directorates, all Ayurveda colleges/ teaching institutions, AYUSH/Health Universities, Associations of Ayurveda Practitioners, Ayurveda Drug Industries and all supporters/ well-wishers and stakeholders of Ayurveda in India and abroad, to observe Ayurveda Day on 17th October, 2017 year and undertake various activities such as organizing public lectures / seminars / exhibitions / radio talks etc., as a part of the Ayurveda Day celebrations.

The first Ayurveda Day was celebrated last year.



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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiling the Plaque to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

The Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge), Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at an event to dedicate first ever All India Institute of Ayurveda to the nation, on the occasion of 2nd Ayurveda Day, in New Delhi on October 17, 2017.

 

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AYUSH
03-November, 2017 20:53 IST
Ayurveda and Yoga can Check Non-Communicable Diseases effectively: Shri Shripad Naik

The Indian traditional medicine system and Yoga can play a prominent role in checking Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). This was stated by Sh. Shripad Naik, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for AYUSH at the pre-event workshop of the first World Non Communicable Diseases Congress 2017 in Chandigarh today. The Minister said the Government has already started an All India Institute of Ayurveda and work on 66 hospitals all over India under AYUSH has already begun to promote traditional methods of treatment. Specialty treatment facilities are being created at AYUSH at all levels. Shri Naik further said that NCDs have been the major cause of deaths in the recent years and are posing a big threat. Generally called life style diseases, these have now spread in rural areas also, the Ayush Minister added.

Shri Shripad Naik said that scientists’ efforts to check NCDs are commendable but ancient systems like Ayurveda and Yoga have to be adopted as they take a holistic view of health and well being. Moreover, they are economical and safe. Shri Naik said that the Government intends to bring quality and differential changes in the health system in the country. AYUSH Ministry has developed a Yoga protocol for diabetes. Mission Madhumeh has been launched to provide an effective check to the menace of diabetes which itself is a root cause of many other health problems. The Minister said that the aim is to develop India into a Healthy India (Swasth Bharat).

Director, PGIMER, Chandigarh Dr. Jagat Ram in his remarks said that almost two-third of the deaths in the world nowadays are due to NCDs. PGI would be able to develop a Department for Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy) to promote these traditional systems of health & well being. Dr. Jagat Ram said that the benefit of Yoga is that it can go along with other regular meditation also.

The three days’ Congress is jointly organized by "The World NCD Federation" & "Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)", Chandigarh and will have several pre and post event workshops. The theme of the Congress is "Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases: Realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" .

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Cabinet
15-December, 2017 17:31 IST
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020 with an outlay of Rs. 2400 crore over the 3 year period. The Mission was launched in September, 2014.

Features:

The NAM is being implemented by Ministry of AYUSH with the objectives of providing cost effective AYUSH Services, with a universal access which involve, among other things -

• upgradation of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries,

• co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs),

Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs),

• strengthening institutional capacity at the State level through upgrading AYUSH educational institutions, State Govt, ASU&H Pharmacies,

• Drug Testing Laboratories and ASU & H enforcement mechanism,

• supporting cultivation of medicinal plants by adopting Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to provide sustained supply of quality raw-materials and development of infrastructure for medicinal plants storage and marketing.

The NAM is addressing the gaps in health services through supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for providing AYUSH health services/education in the country, particularly in vulnerable and far-flung areas. Under NAM special focus is given for specific needs of such areas and for allocation of higher resources in their Annual Plans.

The expected outcomes of the Mission are as follows:

i. Better access to AYUSH healthcare services through increased number of healthcare facilities offering AYUSH services and better availability of medicines and trained manpower.

ii. Improvement in AYUSH education through well-equipped enhanced number of AYUSH Educational institutions.

iii. Improved availability of quality AYUSH drugs by increased number of quality pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratories coupled with stringent enforcement mechanism.

iv. Increased awareness and acceptance of the Yoga & Naturopathy as promotive and preventive health-care systems.

v. To meet the increasing domestic demand of herbal raw-materials and also to promote export.

Background:

The National AYUSH Mission intends to build on India’s unmatched heritage represented by its ancient systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Sidhha, Unani & Homeopathy (ASU&H) which are a treasure house of knowledge for preventive and promotive healthcare. The positive features of the Indian systems of medicine namely their diversity and flexibility; accessibility; affordability, a broad acceptance by a large section of the general public; comparatively lesser cost and growing economic value, have great potential to make them providers of healthcare that the large sections of our people need.

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AYUSH
15-December, 2017 17:32 IST
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020 with an outlay of Rs. 2400 crore over the 3 year period. The Mission was launched in September, 2014.

Features:

The NAM is being implemented by Ministry of AYUSH with the objectives of providing cost effective AYUSH Services, with a universal access which involve, among other things -

• upgradation of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries,

• co-location of AYUSH facilities at Primary Health Centers (PHCs),

Community Health Centers (CHCs) and District Hospitals (DHs),

• strengthening institutional capacity at the State level through upgrading AYUSH educational institutions, State Govt, ASU&H Pharmacies,

• Drug Testing Laboratories and ASU & H enforcement mechanism,

• supporting cultivation of medicinal plants by adopting Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to provide sustained supply of quality raw-materials and development of infrastructure for medicinal plants storage and marketing.

The NAM is addressing the gaps in health services through supporting the efforts of State/UT Governments for providing AYUSH health services/education in the country, particularly in vulnerable and far-flung areas. Under NAM special focus is given for specific needs of such areas and for allocation of higher resources in their Annual Plans.

The expected outcomes of the Mission are as follows:

i. Better access to AYUSH healthcare services through increased number of healthcare facilities offering AYUSH services and better availability of medicines and trained manpower.

ii. Improvement in AYUSH education through well-equipped enhanced number of AYUSH Educational institutions.

iii. Improved availability of quality AYUSH drugs by increased number of quality pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratories coupled with stringent enforcement mechanism.

iv. Increased awareness and acceptance of the Yoga & Naturopathy as promotive and preventive health-care systems.

v. To meet the increasing domestic demand of herbal raw-materials and also to promote export.

Background:

The National AYUSH Mission intends to build on India’s unmatched heritage represented by its ancient systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Sidhha, Unani & Homeopathy (ASU&H) which are a treasure house of knowledge for preventive and promotive healthcare. The positive features of the Indian systems of medicine namely their diversity and flexibility; accessibility; affordability, a broad acceptance by a large section of the general public; comparatively lesser cost and growing economic value, have great potential to make them providers of healthcare that the large sections of our people need.

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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
15-December, 2017 15:44 IST
Government has fixed Ceiling Prices of 849 medicines, including 2 coronary stents, till November 2017: Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya

Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a written reply to a question on status of capping of prices of essential medicines in Rajya Sabha today, informed that till November 2017,the Government has fixed the ceiling prices of 849 medicines, including 2 coronary stents,under Revised Schedule I based on National List of Essential Medicines, 2015 (NLEM 2015).


National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes the ceiling prices of medicines listed in the of Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO 2013). The ceiling price notifications are available on the website of the NPPA (www.nppaindia.nic.in), Shri Mandaviya added.


The slab-wise reduction in the prices under NELM 2015 is as follows:


Slab-wise Percentage reduction with respect to Maximum Price

No. of formulations

0<=5%

233

5<=10%

134

10<=15%

97

15<=20%

98

20<=25%

93

25<=30%

65

30<=35%

46

35<=40%

24

Above 40%

59

Total formulations in NLEM 2015

849


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