Haryana health minister calls for greater adoption of AYUSH healthcare systems

Chandigarh, Haryana's Health Minister Arti Singh Rao emphasized the significance of AYUSH healthcare systems in managing and preventing chronic diseases. In a statement, she called on people to adopt these traditional Indian systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, which are increasingly popular not only in India but also globally.

The state government recently launched a large-scale Rashtriya Poshan Maah/Seva Pakhwada campaign, during which the AYUSH department conducted over 1,771 health camps across the state, providing free check-ups and consultations to more than 10,900 individuals. The minister highlighted the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure, quality medical education, and health awareness, particularly for people in rural and remote areas.

Haryana currently has four major Ayurvedic hospitals, one Unani hospital, and one homoeopathic hospital, along with six Ayurvedic Primary Health Centres and 21 Panchakarma treatment centers. The Institute of Indian Medical Systems and Research in Panchkula serves as a key research and innovation center. Out of these facilities, most are situated in underserved rural and remote regions.

Rao also discussed Haryana's progress in medical education, mentioning the establishment of Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Kurukshetra, along with one government Ayurvedic college and 12 private Ayurvedic colleges. She emphasized the historical significance of AYUSH practices in India and urged people to integrate healthy practices into their daily lives for improved health and longevity.