Chandigarh, Mar 31 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said Ayurveda is the most sustainable system of care for managing lifestyle-related diseases such as stress, diabetes and hypertension.
Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital here, he said Ayurveda promotes a holistic balance of physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The chief minister said the Haryana government is strengthening the AYUSH sector by upgrading infrastructure, promoting research and expanding services.
He added that Shri Krishna AYUSH University has been established in Kurukshetra at a cost of around Rs 500 crore.
He said AYUSH wings have been set up in all districts under the National Health Mission, and 572 AYUSH medical officers have been recruited to expand services at the grassroots level.
Saini said around 400 Ayurvedic dispensaries and 138 sub-health centres have been upgraded into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AYUSH) while Panchakarma centres are being set up in every district.
He added that the construction of Baba Khetanath Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Narnaul has been completed while several AYUSH institutions in Nuh, Ambala, Hisar and Panchkula are at different stages of development.
Highlighting yoga’s global recognition, he said International Yoga Day is observed on June 21 following an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The chief minister said the state is promoting yoga in rural areas through yoga and Vyayamshalas in villages, with 965 already operational and work underway on more.
He urged students to contribute to the future of Ayurveda through innovation and research. PTI VSD KSS KSS
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