The Ancient Ayurveda Magazine

The University of Transdisciplinary Health Sciences and Technology, Bangalore launched its virtual portal dedicated to Rasashastra on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. With the esteemed presence of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha as Chief Guest, the event marked a significant milestone in the field of Ayurvedic research. The collaborative effort between teams in Pune and Bangalore has resulted in a comprehensive database of 79 metals and minerals, drawing from 45 classical Rasagranthas texts.

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केंद्रीय आयुष राज्य मंत्री(स्वतंत्र प्रभार) श्री प्रतापराव जाधव जी ने आज मीडिया से बातचीत करते हुए आयुष छात्रों की राष्ट्रीय निकास परीक्षा (छम्गज्) से संबंधित चिंताओं के समाधान के बारे में बात की और कहा कि इस संबंध में गठित समिति की सिफारिश को मान लिया गया है। अब परीक्षा के प्रावधान विद्यार्थियों के लिए शैक्षिक सत्र 2021-22 और उसके बाद के सत्र से लागू होंगे।

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The 2nd meeting of the Executive Committee of the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH) was held on July 10, 2024, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bharatiya Chikitsa Avum Homoeopathy Anusandhan Bhawan, Janakpuri, under the chairmanship of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary (Ayush). Other esteemed members who attended the meeting included Sh. Bishwajit Kumar Singh, JS, Dr. Sangeeta A. Duggal, Advisor (Homoeopathy), Sh. Raj Kumar, Director (IFD-Ayush), Dr. R. K. Manchanda, Former Director General, CCRH, Prof. (Dr.) Kanjaksha Ghosh, Chairman, CCRH Ethical Committee, Dr. Surender Singh, Department of Pharmacology, AIIMS, New Delhi, and Dr. Subhas Singh, Director, National Institute of Homoeopathy.…

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Ministry of Ayush has raised significant concerns over Denmark’s ban on Ashwagandha, citing the lack of scientific rigor in the Technical University of Denmark’s (DTU) report that prompted the decision. Scientific communities worldwide have also raised queries on the DTU report. With new evidence supporting Ashwagandha’s safety, the Ministry calls for a reevaluation. Read more: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/ denmarks-ban-on-ashwagandha-ban-based-on-2020-report that-lacks-scientific-rigor-says-ayush-ministry-9435664/

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A significant step towards expanding Ayurveda treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan  Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) was taken yesterday, 24.07.2024 with the submission of  a comprehensive report on the rationalization of Ayurveda package costs. The report, prepared  by Strategic Purchasing Committee under Ministry of Ayush led by Prof. Bejon Kumar Mishra,  Chairman and faculty from the FITM at the RIS, was submitted to Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha,  Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.  The report is expected to be instrumental in the Ministry of Ayush’s efforts to offer holistic  healthcare to beneficiaries under the AB-PMJAY scheme. The meeting was attended by the…

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On July 31, 2024, The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) signed a pivotal Donor Agreement to establish the financial framework for implementing activities at the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre (GTMC) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The ceremony saw virtual participation from Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary (Ayush), Smt. Bhavna Saxena (JS) and other senior officials from Ministry of Ayush. The event was moderated by Dr. Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre. Distinguished attendees included H.E. Mr. Arindam Bagchi, Permanent Representative of India to the UN and other international organizations in…

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On July 31, 2024, the Government of India committed US$ 85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre. https:// www.who.int/news/item/31-07 2024-india-commits-usd-85-million to-who-global-traditional-medicine centre This 10-year support will enhance research, evidence, and integration of traditional medicine into global health systems. The Centre, based in Jamnagar, focuses on research, primary healthcare, Indigenous knowledge, and digital health. India’s commitment underscores its leadership in advancing traditional medicine to achieve universal health coverage and global health solidarity.

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