Sonowal ask researchers to explain Ayush benefits to people

Kaziranga: AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday urged young researchers and scientists to explain the benefits of AYUSH system of medicine to people in their mother tongues so that it reaches a larger section of the society.

Inaugurating the ministry’s two-day ‘Chintan Shivr’ at Kaziranga National Park in Assam, Sonowal said AYUSH is important for the ‘Heal in India and Heal by India’ ecosystem.
A lot of research is needed in this area, and its fruits should reach a larger section of the society – both within the country and globally, he said.

Minister of State for AYUSH Mahendrabhai said that now the world is understanding the power of AYUSH.
“With the help of digital and technological advancements, the power of AYUSH can be harnessed from primary health to specialized health centers,” he said.

During the programme, both the ministers participated in a yoga session with senior officers.
The first day discussed digital health and technology in AYUSH, future strategies and challenges and AYUSH education among others.
The second day will discuss AYUSH challenges in pharmaceutical industry and way forward, standardization of AYUSH services and products and AYUSH in public health.