Global demand for ayurvedic products is steadily rising: PM says
13 Mar 2021 11:14:29
New Delhi, March 13: Acknowledging the growing global interest in Ayurveda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Ayurveda could rightly be described as a holistic human science. From the plants to your plate, from matters of physical strength to mental well-being, the impact and influence of Ayurveda and traditional medicine are immense.”
While inaugurating the fourth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the people are realising the benefits of Ayurveda and its role in boosting immunity. He said, “The current situation presents a right time for Ayurveda and traditional medicines to become even more popular globally. There is growing interested towards them. The world is seeing how modern and traditional medicines both are important to further wellness. People are realising the benefits of Ayurveda and its role in boosting immunity.”
Noting that students from various countries are coming to India to study Ayurveda and traditional medicines, he said that this is the ideal time to think about worldwide wellness. He suggested that perhaps a global Summit could be organised on this theme.
On behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister assured full support to the world of Ayurveda. He informed that the National AYUSH Mission has been started to promote AYUSH medical systems through cost-effective AYUSH services. It is also working to strengthen educational systems and facilitating the enforcement of quality control of Ayurveda, Siddha Unani & Homoeopathy drugs and ensuring sustainable availability of raw materials. He informed that the Government is undertaking various quality control measures as well.
Modi added that the WHO has also announced the setting up of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India. “Our policy regarding Ayurveda and other Indian systems of medicine is already aligned with the Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023 of World Health Organisation. The WHO has also announced the setting up of the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India”, The Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of all those who're working on Ayurveda across the world saying the passion and persistence will benefit the entire humanity.
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