Ayurveda and modern medicine should work together in playing a significant role in realizing vision of Swasth Bharat
"The institution has been preserving and promoting ancient Ayurvedic knowledge while integrating it with modern scientific approaches, enhancing the global prestige of India's traditional medicine system. Its efforts in providing accessible, safe, and effective Ayurvedic healthcare services to the public have been commendable," the Ayush minister said.
New Delhi: Emphasizing the need to promote Ayurveda on a global scale, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Ayush and Health and Family Welfare of India, Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav said that traditional medicines and treatments should work in tandem with modern medicine and institutions such as Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, will contribute to strengthening the vision of Swasth Bharat.
Addressing the Padmabhushan Dr. P.K. Warrier Memorial Ayurveda Seminar ASK@62 event, through a virtual message, the minister emphasised the significant potential of traditional healthcare institutions in advancing the government's flagship health initiative.
The historic move aims to send a message of unity among the Ayurvedic fraternity of North and South India and promote the globalization of Ayurveda.
"The Ministry of AYUSH is continuously striving to ensure that all traditional systems of medicine, including Ayurveda, work together with modern medicine to play a significant role in realizing the vision of a "Swasth Bharat." In this direction, the contribution of Arya Vaidya Sala is extremely inspiring. Arya Vaidya Sala has made invaluable contributions to Ayurvedic medicine, research, and education over the past 125 years. The institution has been preserving and promoting ancient Ayurvedic knowledge while integrating it with modern scientific approaches, enhancing the global prestige of India's traditional medicine system. Its efforts in providing accessible, safe, and effective Ayurvedic healthcare services to the public have been commendable," the minister said.
Dr. P.M. Varier, Managing Trustee and Chief Physician, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, said, "This is the first time in 62 years we have brought our Ayurveda Seminar out of Kerala to Delhi, the capital of India, to send a message of unity among the Ayurvedic fraternity of North and South. North or South, Ayurveda is one; we must join hands for the growth, glory, and globalisation of Ayurveda, ensuring the roots of tradition with science reach every human being."
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala has treated more than 20 million patients in 10 years
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala's charitable hospital has treated more than 20 million patients in 10 years, integrating Ayurveda with modern medicine.
Dr. Kousthubha Upadhyaya, Advisor, Ministry of Ayush, said, " We have formed the AYUSH Export Promotion Council to promote Ayurveda products and services globally. More than 25 countries have recognised Ayurveda, and just three days ago at the second WHO Global Summit, almost 100 countries participated and agreed to promote traditional medicine, especially Ayurveda and Yoga."
Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medical system, is making significant strides globally, with estimates suggesting that it is projected to reach $76.91 billion by 2030.
The event also witnessed the silver jubilee celebration of Arya Vaidya Sala's Ayurvedic Hospital & Research Centre in the Delhi-NCR region, marking 25 years of delivering authentic, classical Ayurveda to millions of patients. The milestone underscores the institution's expanding footprint in North India and its commitment to making traditional healthcare accessible to diverse populations nationwide.