Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches campaign for distribution of Prophylactic Medicines
03 Sep 2021 16:57:52
New Delhi, September 03: Minister of Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal launched a campaign of distributing Ayush prophylactic medicines and written guidelines regarding diet and lifestyle at the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Jaipur. It was a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'.
The campaign will look over the distribution of Sanshamani Vati - also known as Guduchi or Giloy Ghan Vati, and Ashwagandha Ghan Vati to 75 lakh people across India. There was special focus on geriatric (people of 60 and above age) population along with the front-line workers in the next one year.
Sonowal, while addressing the assembly, highlighted on the importance of spreading the awareness about Ayurveda across the country, for everyone to adopt it as a part if their lifestyle and accomplish the aim of being a healthy nation.
The Union Minister encouraged whole Ayurveda fraternity to join hands and work together to make India lead the world through ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga.
He also visited the NIA hospital and interacted with students and hospital staff. The hygiene and cleanliness at the hospital left him impressed. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Medicines (CCRAS) prepared the kit of Ayurveda prophylactic medicines along with the guidelines.
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The distribution of prophylactic medicines and diet and lifestyle guidelines is a part of the ongoing 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign. The year-long campaign will continue till August 2022 (on the 75th anniversary of Independence).
The distribution of prophylactic medicines and diet and lifestyle guidelines is a part of the ongoing 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' campaign. The year-long campaign will continue till August 2022 (on the 75th anniversary of Independence).
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The Ministry of Ayush has been given a week - from 30th August to 5th September, 2021 to promote of different activities. This includes the launch of Y-Break mobile application, distribution of medicinal plants for farmers and conducting several webinars.