The Union commerce ministry is planning to launch a dedicated programme for the Ayush sector under the national scheme which is aimed at reviving and boosting the industry globally. It is understood that prime minister Narendra Modi has already given directive to the commerce ministry to formulate a comprehensive road-map for fostering a favorable environment for the Ayush sector.
The commerce ministry has already set up an Ayush advisory group for the same, which will be headed by Sudhanshu Pandey, joint secretary, ministry of commerce. In fact he has already sought specific suggestions from the industry to strengthen the Indian traditional system of medicines which comprises Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ayush) for enhancing trade.
Sources informed that the government is very keen on strengthening this segment and has very specific agenda on what needs to be done to spur the growth of this sector. Sources informed that the government plans to propagate not only yoga but also other traditional system of medicines as well across the globe in a very authentic way, well supported and represented by the government of the country.
While China has been investing heavily to develop their traditional system of medicines, the Indian government has been lagging behind in the past for propagating the same which has forced the Ayush segment to take severe brunt globally. Thus, this move has been welcomed by the industry wholeheartedly as they strongly feel that the times may be really changing for them for good.
Interestingly, the health ministry also had recently launched the National Ayush Mission (NAM) which is aimed at addressing the gaps in health services within the country. The decision to launch the mission was taken in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi, which again seems to point out to their commitment to revive the Ayush domestically as well as globally. [Source]
The creation of Ayush Departments at all Hospitals/Dispensaries run by the Government shall help not only help in providing better access to a large number of persons, but shall also help in creating job opportunities for the younger homoeopaths. This shall also not create a heavy burden on the infrastructure of the hospitals. Another good step is the revised curriculum now put on the website of the CCH. I personally feel it is a very good approach and also keeping in tune with the current needs. A larger access of the Ayush facilities shall boost the demand for these systems, and shall automatically force the big private sector hospitals to introduce these departments under their set up. It shall augment the status of the practitioners of these systems of medicine. The increase in demand of the Homoeopathic Medicines, and a proper quality control of the manufacturing of these medicines shall also help this industry to enter into the export of these, and India shall become a global hub for Homoeopathy.
Good suggestions Dr RN Wahi
Dr. R.N. Wahi I really appreciate your efforts to boost homoeopathy by various initiatives like Kent lectures. Please keep it up.
Excellent initiation, may introduce MD Postgraduate integrated course for medical graduates so as to receive the comprehensive treatment for community. The existing all UG and PG courses should continue as it is.
In all public hospitals all medical pathy treatment may be arranged under one umbrella