The Ministry of Ayush held a national workshop in Hyderabad to discuss how states and union territories can improve the delivery of traditional medicine services across India. Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav urged all regional governments to make Ayush healthcare more accessible and focused on patient needs. The event brought together officials from over 30 states and union territories along with central government representatives.
What was discussed
The National Workshop on Strengthening the Ayush Ecosystem in States and Union Territories took place at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad. Senior officials from the central government, more than 30 states and union territories, and experts from various organisations participated in the deliberations.
The workshop focused on several key areas:
- How to deliver Ayush healthcare services more effectively at the ground level
- Education and training in traditional medicine systems
- Research and capacity building
- Linking Ayush services with the wider healthcare system
- Sharing successful practices and new approaches between states
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, emphasized the need for teamwork between central and state governments to expand these services. Prof. M. Srinivas, Member (Health) at NITI Aayog, highlighted the importance of using technology and evidence-based methods in traditional healthcare. Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, stressed that states and union territories play a crucial role in making sure these services actually reach people in their communities.
What this means for you
This workshop signals that the government wants to make traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani and Siddha more available and reliable across the country. If your state implements the recommendations discussed, you may see better access to quality Ayush services in your area, along with improved integration between traditional and modern healthcare. The focus on grassroots delivery suggests the government aims to bring these services closer to rural and underserved communities.