On 26th November 2024, the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA, convened the 9th Bilateral Technical Meeting (BTM). The Indian delegation was led by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, and included Vaidya Debashis Panda, Joint Adviser, Ministry of Ayush; Prof. Senthilvel from National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, IN; and Dr. Nirmala Devi from CCRUM.
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On the 56th Foundation Day of Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush virtually addressed the event on December 1, 2024. Vd. Rajesh Kotecha highlighted the importance of hosting Symposium on Research and Innovation in Ayurveda.
The Ministry of Ayush was recently honored with the prestigious Silver Medal at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (#IITF) at Bharat Mandapam on 27 Nov 2024. On December 2, 2024, Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha received the award and extended his
International #yoga Day 2024 marked a historic milestone with 24.53 crore participants worldwide. This milestone highlights the unifying and transformative impact of yoga across the globe.
Union MoS (I/C) of Ministry of Ayush Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the newly upgraded OPD block at CCRAS-CARI #Bhubaneswar. Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, DG Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, shared a detailed update on institute’s achievements and ongoing initiatives during the visit.
A meeting was held between Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India, Government of India, and Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, along with Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, Research and Information System, and Dr Mahesh Kumar Dadhich, Chief Executive Officer, National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of Ayush, to discuss the inclusion of medicinal plants in relevant schemes of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu (President of India), inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Celebration & Ayurveda Parv at Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri. The event was also graced by the Hon’ble Union MoS (I/C), MoA, Shri Prataprao Jadhav. The attendees of the event also included Hon’ble Governor of Odisha Shri Raghubar Das, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon’ble M.P. of Puri Shri Dr. Sambit Patra and the Hon’ble MLA of Puri, Shri Sunil Kumar Mohanty.
India introduces the AYUSH Visa, simplifying travel for foreigners seeking traditional Indian medical treatments. The e-AYUSH Visa and e-Attendant Visa streamline access to AYUSH hospitals and wellness centers. This initiative bolsters India’s global wellness tourism, positioning it as a hub for Ayurveda, Yoga, and other holistic healthcare systems.
The Ministry of Ayush has enhanced insurance coverage for holistic healthcare, with 27 insurers offering over 140 AYUSH policy products. Additionally, 172 AYUSH packages will expand access to affordable traditional treatments, promoting financial protection and integrating Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy into mainstream healthcare for a healthier India.
Shri Prataprao Jadhav Hon’ble Minister of State (I/C) Ministry of Ayush inaugurated the first Ayush Aushadhi Kendra in India at All India Institute of Ayurveda Campus in New Delhi. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, and Prof. Tanuja Nesari, Director, AIIA, accompanied the Minister during the inauguration.
