Stating that integrating traditional medicine in main healthcare can bridge access gaps for millions of people across the globe, Union Minister Sarbanda Sonowal on Friday exhorted the Indian Ayush industry to tap the opportunity with holistic healthcare approach.
The Union Ayush Minister was speaking at an event organized by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an apex ayurveda institute situated at Sarita Vihar in the national capital. He also unveiled the statue of Ayurveda legend Padma Vibhushan Vaidya B?ihaspati Dev Triguna at the newly christened “Vaidya B?ihaspati Dev Triguna Auditorium” at the premises of the AIIA which celebrated its sixth foundation day on Friday. . It had recently obtained A++ accreditation in the very first National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) assessment.
Sonowal also noted that the Union Housing Ministry has allotted 12 Acres land for expansion of a 200-bedded hospital which has successfully treated over 15 lakh patients in the five years since its inception.
“This support will encourage the efforts made by AIIA to upgrade services for holistic healthcare,” he said.
On the occasion, AIIA inked six pacts with different well known institutions like Hindustan Salt, Union Health Ministry and Heartfulness Institute. Institute has got a new molecular biology lab for advanced research, manuscript unit and center of excellence Dakshya.
Since its establishment, the AIIA has evolved as a symbol of excellence, innovation, and a bridge between our old traditions and the demands of modern healthcare, Ayush Minister of State, Munjapara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai said while Prof. (Dr) Tanuja Nesari, Director AIIA talked about various steps undertaken to “preserve and promote the traditional science of healing while embracing modern research and innovations.”
The President of Heartfulness Institute, fondly called Daaji emphasised on the importance of meditation and its relevance in the field of ayurveda.