NewzVille Desk
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the Departmental Summit on ‘National Ayush Mission and Capacity Building in States’ today at All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi in the august presence of Member NITI Ayog, Dr. Vinod Kumar Paul and Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha.
Speaking on the occasion, Jadhav emphasized the Government’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive healthcare framework tailored to state-specific needs.
He highlighted the Government’s approach to develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for enhancing healthcare delivery across the country. “Our aim is to create state-specific frameworks, develop comprehensive SOPs to build better health infrastructure, provide quality services to the people, and ensure the integration of Ayush with modern health systems,” he stated.
Jadhav declared that Ayurveda Day will now be celebrated every year on September 23rd, with the 10th anniversary being observed this year under the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet”.
He also inaugurated the ‘Ayurvidya Advanced Centre’ at AIIA — a pioneering digital platform dedicated to Ayurveda education and communication.
The Centre aims to democratize Ayurveda learning through expert-led courses, live webinars, and interactive sessions. The initiative is expected to play a key role in capacity building, continuing professional development, and fostering innovation in the Ayush sector.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. V. K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that the summit brings together stakeholders and State Governments on a single platform to deliberate on strengthening traditional health systems across the country. He acknowledged that the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 can only be realized through a healthy and productive population, adding, “Health is both an enabler and a milestone for national development.”
Secretary, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha emphasized the need to take the ‘Har Ghar Ayuryog’ initiative — a blend of Ayush and Yoga — to every household, as it plays a vital role in creating a healthier nation.
The two-day summit aims to provide a platform for detailed discussions on State-Specific Notes and Feedback Notes received from State/UT officials, which also encompass grassroots-level inputs.
The summit intend to strengthen and strategically expand the National Ayush Mission (NAM)—a flagship program that promotes holistic healthcare by integrating Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy systems.
