- Promote Siddha beyond Tamil Nadu to help people across India & beyond to lead a better, healthier, happier life: Sarbananda Sonowal
- TN Health Minister seeks Central grants for infrastructure projects under National AYUSH Mission
- Request our Ayush team of Tamil Nadu to take up the construction work of Government Siddha College & Hospital at Palani at the earliest: Sarbananda Sonowal
- Ministry of Ayush has so far released Rs. 719.70 crores to southern states
NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, SEPT 5
Our rich heritage and potential of traditional form of medicine has withstood the test of time in generations of humanity to live a better, healthier and happier life. We must take full advantage of this generous forms of medicine – be it Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, Sowa Rigpa, or Homoeopathy, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal.
Yoga Break to De-stress, Refresh & Refocus!
~ Amidst discussions and deliberations at the Regional Review Meeting of Ayush in Chennai.
You can also take a Y Break @ Workplace. pic.twitter.com/6LRS2ckKp6
— Sarbananda Sonowal (Modi Ka Parivar) (@sarbanandsonwal) September 5, 2023
He was speaking at the Regional Review meeting of National Ayush Mission here on Tuesday.
The state health department hosted the regional review meeting of seven States and Union Territories under National AYUSH Mission in Chennai on Tuesday. Union Minister of AYUSH and Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for AYUSH and Women & Child Development Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai and Dr Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, and Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Dinesh Gundu Rao were welcomed by the State health minister Ma Subramanian.
Took the collective pledge of realising the potential of Ayush to deliver holistic health to humanity in the Regional Review Meeting of Ayush for Southern States/UTs in Chennai.
Glad to be joined by Union MoS Shri @DrMunjparaBJP ji, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Shri… pic.twitter.com/PehJp3hUIw
— Sarbananda Sonowal (Modi Ka Parivar) (@sarbanandsonwal) September 5, 2023
During the meeting, all the participating states & union territories presented detailed presentations on the state of Ayush and progress of leading Ayush programmes under implementation.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Today, we had a very fruitful discussion on Ayush and how the traditional system of medicine can be promoted further towards realising a Swastha Bharat – the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Our rich heritage and potential of traditional form of medicine has withstood the test of time in generations of humanity to live a better, healthier and happier life. We must take full advantage of this generous forms of medicine – be it Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Yoga, Naturopathy, Sowa Rigpa, or Homoeopathy. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, we have been working towards scientifically integrate traditional forms of medicine with the modern medicine. This will not only help people heal from ailments but also empower to stay healthy to enjoy a better quality of lives. Modi ji has not only encouraged the use of traditional medicine in India but has also led a global movement to invest, innovate and integrate traditional medicine with modern medicine to develop a holistic line of healthcare solutions. In this spirit, I would like to call all the southern states to explore the possibility of setting up an Integrated Ayush Department in all its leading state hospitals, in line with the setting up of similar departments in all 19 AIIMS, under the guidance of Modi ji. We must do everything possible to invest, innovate, & integrate traditional system of medicine for enhancing the quality of life of the people.”
Highlighting the utility of Ayush system of medicine, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal further said, “Ayush has some robust programmes like Ayurvidya for promotion of healthy lifestyle through Ayush for school children; Supraja: Ayush for Maternal & Neonatal intervention; Vayomitra which is Ayush based geriatric programme; Prevention and management of Osteoarthritis and other Musculoskeletal disorders, Ayush Mobile Medical units etc. will strengthen the Ayush systems. Our beautiful state of Tamil Nadu with its rich heritage also contributes strongly to the ever growing popularity of Ayush through Siddha. We believe Siddha has more to offer to make humanity healthier and happier. We must work towards promotion of Siddha, not just in & around the periphery of Tamil Nadu but whole of India so that more and more people can avail the wonderful benefits of Siddha to lead a better, healthier and happier life.”
TN Health Minister seeks Central grants for infrastructure projects under National AYUSH Mission
தேசிய ஆயுஷ் மண்டல ஆய்வுக் கூட்டத்தில் மாண்புமிகு ஒன்றிய அரசின் ஆயுஷ் அமைச்சர் திரு சர்பானந்தா சோனாவால் அவர்களிடம் தமிழ்நாடு இந்திய மருத்துவம் தொடர்பான கோரிக்கைகள் வழங்கப்பட்டது. @sarbanandsonwal #Masubramanian #TNHealthminister #DMK4TN pic.twitter.com/2Fm568q1zp
— Subramanian.Ma (@Subramanian_ma) September 5, 2023
Talking about the Siddha University, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian said that for the first time in the country, the Government of Tamil Nadu have issued orders for the setting up of Tamil Nadu Siddha Medical University for Indian System of Medicine and Homeopathy and a separate Act has been passed for the purpose in the Legislative Assembly. He added that recently two 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospitals were inaugurated under National AYUSH Mission in Theni and Thiruvannamalai, while another 50 bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital in Pudukkottai is being set up.
“A total of 72 AYUSH wellness centres have been started since the commencement of the National AYUSH Mission. Under the Ayushman Bharath Scheme, a total of 350 Indian System of Medicine wings were upgraded as Health Wellness Centres in the State. Under the School Health Programme, AYUSH doctors are directly monitoring children by visiting their school for Anemia, Poly Cystic Ovaries Syndrome, and psychological issues faced by children,” he said.
He also requested the Union Minister to consider the release of grants as a special case for rebuilding of the entire infrastructure of Government Homoeopathy Medical College and Hospital in new premises under the National AYUSH Mission. The state also requested to set up a multi super specialty Hospital for Siddha- All India Institute of Siddha in Trichy by the Ministry of AYUSH. For infrastructure development, the health minister requested for creation of 100 additional bed facilities in the Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kottar, Nagercoil in Kanyakumari and setting up the Centre of Excellence in Varma therapy.
