Arogya - a four-day national-level comprehensive health fair on Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sowa- Rigpa, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) would be organised at Parade Ground from Friday.
Informing about the fair, the health Minister of Uttarakhand Surendra Singh Negi said on Wednesday that the aim of the fair is to increase awareness about these ancient forms of medicine. He said that the Uttarakhand is a treasure trove of medicinal herbs and we should use this wealth which nature has bestowed on us to develop a robust pharmaceutical industry.
The Minister said “Uttarakhand is enriched with vivid flora and fauna and is well-known specifically for vast potential of high altitude medicinal plants and herbs. The focus of the government would be to promote the State as the Medicine Hub”. He added that research is needed in the field of AYUSH to make it more effective and popular among masses. The Minister said that his government has given permission to its serving doctors of AYUSH to practice after their duty hours.
Elaborating on National Arogya Fair 2016, former Chairman, CII Uttarakhand State Council and President of Himalaya Drug Company, Dr S Farooq, said that Fair is being organized jointly by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, Department of Ayurveda, Government of Uttarakhand and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
He informed that 66 companies would participate in the fair. Farooq said that free consultation with Doctors would be available daily from 10 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 6 PM during the fair.
Sessions on subjects like, importance of medical plants, Geriatric Care in Siddha System, Yoga and Naturopathic Treatment, Homeopathic Treatment of Stress and other diseases, Prevention and Treatment of Arthritis in Unani medicine, Homoeopathy in Women's disorders and Children and Simple Home remedies in Siddha System.