Arogya’17 inaugurated attracting 60 countries to promote Ayurveda all over the globe

NewsBharati    05-Dec-2017
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New Delhi, December 5: To spread the message of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddhha, Sowa Rigpa, Homoeopathy and wellness not only in india but on the international level the exhibition cum conference ‘Arogya 2017’ is organized by AYUSH and Commerce Ministries.

This conference will enhance more international cooperation and collaboration opportunities at bilateral, multi lateral, regional and global levels which will promote development activities of traditional medicines.

The First Ever International Conference on AYUSH and Wellness ‘Arogya 2017’ was inaugurated by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu and Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik. The three day exhibition cum conference has attracted nearly 1500 delegates from India and 60 countries in ‘Arogya 2017’.

Addressing the delegates Suresh Prabhu said that through ‘Arogya 2017’, we have decided to share the traditional medicine knowledge of India with humanity across the world. Through this conference we also hope to learn from participants from other countries of the world and the Government of India will be very happy to work with all the countries in this sector, he said.

 

Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yesso Naik said that Ministry of AYUSH is trying to achieve comprehensive integration of AYUSH in the health services. In this direction, declaration of 21st June as International Day of Yoga by the United Nations has generated global interest for yoga as well as lot of cooperation opportunities for exchange of Yoga information, expertise and qualified, certified and accredited trainers of Yoga. Similarly, through our collaboration agreement with WHO we intend to develop AYUSH technical guidelines and documents for the benefit of member countries, the Minister added. Shripad Naik said that India has signed MoUs with some country Governments and also with International Universities for fostering cooperation in the area. We should build up the institutional mechanisms and the health systems with the evidence-based approaches, shared practical experiences and best practices of traditional medical systems, he added. 

‘Aroyga 2017’ is a comprehensive exhibition cum conference on Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddhha, Sowa Rigpa, Homoeopathy and wellness. More than 250 manufacturers of alternative medicine are showcasing their products and services at International Arogya 2017. The mega event has brought key stakeholders of AYUSH sector together under one roof to showcase latest research and developments in alternative medicine systems of India and boost exports of AYUSH products.