NewzVille Desk
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, initiated a Public Health Initiative (PHI) project titled “Stress Management by Ayurveda Intervention for Police Personnel” during the pandemic, which has created a remarkable impact. To date, the project has generated awareness among 35,704 police personnel and is considered a significant success for the institute.
Prof. (Vd.) Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, Director, AIIA, stated that mental health is equally important as physical health. He referred to the World Health Organization’s definition of mental health as a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to contribute to the community. In this positive sense, mental health forms the foundation for individual well-being and the effective functioning of society.
The project is led by Prof. (Dr.) Medha Kulkarni, Principal Investigator (PI), and Prof. (Dr.) Meena Deogade, Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI). The team has also developed a dedicated stress management mobile application as part of this initiative.
Atul Katiyar, IPS, Special Commissioner of Police (Welfare Division), Delhi Police, appreciated the role and importance of Ayurveda, highlighting its timeless wisdom and holistic healing power. He also thanked the institute for the PHI project.
The project team organized 206 camps, where 7,752 police personnel were screened for stress, hypertension, and related conditions. Out of these, 1,843 personnel were provided Ayurvedic treatments, including internal medications and therapies such as Shirodhara.
