Delhi govt plans mobile unit to popularise Ayurveda: Health Minister
The Delhi government plans to launch a mobile unit for public outreach and to popularise Ayurveda, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Thursday.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to expanding access to holistic healthcare through Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), Singh directed that Panchakarma therapies be made more widely available as part of efforts to promote holistic wellness.
Speaking at the 19th Governing Council Meeting of Chaudhary Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan (CBPACS) in Najafgarh, the minister lauded the institute’s progress and emphasised its potential to emerge as a benchmark Ayurvedic institute in India.
He said: “CBPACS stands as a preeminent institution, and I am pleased with its impressive functioning. Our vision is to establish it as a benchmark Ayurvedic institute in India, fostering innovative healthcare and research for all citizens.”
During the meeting, Singh underlined the need to expand the visibility of Ayurvedic treatments offered at CBPACS, stressing the importance of public awareness so that more Delhiites can benefit from its services.
He announced steps to strengthen infrastructure and service delivery at CBPACS. These include the establishment of an International Wellness Center for treating stress and mental health issues through traditional wellness techniques.
The minister added that a mobile unit for public outreach and the popularisation of Ayurveda would be introduced.
He assured faculty and staff of the government’s full support, encouraging them to work collectively to raise the institute to international standards.
Singh also highlighted that CBPACS is preparing to expand its research activities, with a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed soon with national and international partners to advance Ayurvedic medical science and innovation.
