'Maharashtra To Expand AYUSH Healthcare Network Across State,' Says Minister Prakash Abitkar At Ayurveda Day Event
Mumbai: Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday said the state government would strengthen the AYUSH system of medicine and expand its reach across Maharashtra, describing Ayurveda as a globally recognised treatment system originating in India. Abitkar was speaking at a programme organised by the National AYUSH Mission at the Directorate of Health Services in Mumbai…
Mumbai: Maharashtra's Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar announced plans to bolster the state's AYUSH system of medicine and broaden its availability throughout the state at an Ayurveda Day event. Describing Ayurveda as a globally recognized treatment system originating in India, Abitkar called for the adoption of Ayurveda, a balanced diet, and yoga as a means of preventing illnesses and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
During the National AYUSH Mission's program, titled "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan," booklets on 'Traditional Food Recipes,' 'Ayurveda for the Future,' and 'Ayurveda's Support in Old Age' were released. The state government currently offers AYUSH services at 261 health institutions and through 390 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under the National AYUSH Mission.
The minister emphasized the importance of building public trust in AYUSH systems and ensuring their effective integration with modern healthcare to provide comprehensive health services.
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