To popularise Ayurveda in the State, the Vinoba Seva Pratisthan (VSP) is organising an “Ayurveda Paravin” in partnership with the Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri and the Union Ministry of Ayush at Puri from November 23 to 25.
Rajya Sabha member Raghunath Mohapatra inaugurated the meet while among others, former State Information Commissioner Prof Radhamohan opined that a collective approach can now save Ayurveda and regain its own importance.
Former DDG, CCRAS and member, Scientific Advisory Board, Ministry of Ayush, Dr Madan Mohan Padhi in his key note address pointed out the need of Ayurveda and shared how Ayurveda can be developed as a main line of treatment in tackling the lifestyle diseases. VSP general secretary Manoj Jena gave welcome address and Principal, Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri Dr Sudarshan Behera presided.
Dr Hakimuddin Khan, Research Officer in charge, RRIUM, Bhadrak , Dr Umakanta Prusty, Research Officer, Homoeopathy, CCRH, Dr PragyanParmaita, Physician, Yoga and Naturopathy, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar and Dr Salavraj were present.
A total of 150 persons participated in the first day of the programme along with a foot fall of more than 500 people in the public health clinics. Eminent social worker Basudeb Bhat gave the vote of thanks
During the three day-long programme, free health clinics will be organised with free distribution of medicines. Everyday research papers will be presented by eminent Ayurveda doctors on different segments of Ayurveda, said sources.