ProMASS News Bureau: Feb 2, 2016:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the centre is fully committed to promotion of Ayurveda and traditional systems of medicines. Speaking at the Global Ayurveda Conference in Kozikode, He said, in India we have had a long great tradition of saints & hermits who evolved our own indigenous systems of healthcare.
He said, we need to look beyond providing healthcare and engage in the pursuit of good health, a combination of physical and mental well being.
The Prime Minister pointed out that escalating costs of treatment, side effects of medicines have prompted experts to think of widening horizons to traditional systems. He also said that for quality control of AYUSH drugs, steps are being taken to bring regulatory amendments for effective enforcement and strengthening.
He said, our efforts are to tap real potential of Ayurveda, other AYUSH systems in imparting preventive, promotive, holistic healthcare to people. Stating that traditional medicine is affordable to many rural people, locally available to the communities, time-tested for its safety and efficacy, Mr. Modi highlighted that above all it imbibes the culture and eco-system of the communities within which it grows. He said, we will share the knowledge of our systems with the world and continue to enrich our traditions by learning from other systems.
Mr. Modi is on a one day visit to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In Coimbatore, he will inaugurate building of ESIC Medical College and Hospital and hand it over to Tamil Nadu Government. After that Prime Minister will address a public meeting.
