Ayush Minister Medicine

आयुष मंत्रालय ने भारत पर्यटन विकास निगम (आईटीडीसी), पर्यटन मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार के साथ आयुर्वेद और चिकित्सा की अन्य पारंपरिक प्रणालियों में मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक साथ काम करने के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। आयुष मंत्रालय के निदेशक डॉ. शशि रंजन विद्यार्थी और आईटीडीसी के निदेशक (वाणिज्यिक और विपणन) श्री पीयूष तिवारी ने आयुष मंत्रालय के विशेष सचिव श्री प्रमोद कुमार पाठक और आयुष मंत्रालय और आईटीडीसी के अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की उपस्थिति में समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए। समझौता ज्ञापन के अनुसार, आयुष मंत्रालय आईटीडीसी के अधिकारियों को आयुर्वेद और चिकित्सा की अन्य पारंपरिक प्रणालियों में मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल के बारे में संवेदनशील बनाने के लिए प्रशिक्षण प्रदान करेगा। यह पर्यटक सर्किट की पहचान करेगा, जहां आयुर्वेद और चिकित्सा की अन्य पारंपरिक प्रणालियों में मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल को बढ़ावा देने की अपार गुंजाइश है और आईटीडीसी को समय-समय पर सभी तकनीकी जानकारी प्रदान करेगा। आयुष मंत्रालय के सुझाव पर आईटीडीसी "नॉलेज टूरिज्म" के तहत पर्यटन स्थलों में भारतीय चिकित्सा पद्धति के ऐतिहासिक विरासत स्थलों को शामिल करेगा और पर्यटकों के लिए उपयोगी फिल्म/साहित्य विकसित कर सकता है। यह आईटीडीसी द्वारा संचालित होटलों में आयुर्वेद और योग केंद्र की स्थापना का पता लगाएगा और सहयोग से संवेदीकरण कार्यशालाओं का आयोजन करेगा। समझौता ज्ञापन के कार्यान्वयन और प्रगति की निगरानी एक संयुक्त कार्य समूह (जेडब्ल्यूजी) द्वारा की जाएगी, जिसकी सह-अध्यक्षता आयुष मंत्रालय और आईटीडीसी के प्रतिनिधि करेंगे। जेडब्ल्यूजी मलेशिया, सिंगापुर और थाईलैंड आदि द्वारा अपनाई गई सर्वोत्तम तौर-तरीकों की भी पहचान करेगा, ताकि खुद को मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल के लिए पसंदीदा गंतव्य के रूप में प्रचारित किया जा सके। केरल के तिरुवनंतपुरम में भारत की अध्यक्षता में जी20 की हाल ही में संपन्न पहली स्वास्थ्य कार्य समूह की बैठक में जी20 प्रतिनिधियों ने भारत में मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल को बढ़ावा देने के अवसरों और चुनौतियों पर विचार-विमर्श किया। हाल के वर्षों में भारत में मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल में महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि देखी है। ग्लोबल वेलनेस इंस्टीट्यूट (जीडब्ल्यूआई) की रिपोर्ट 'द ग्लोबल वेलनेस इकोनॉमी: लुकिंग बियॉन्ड कोविड' के अनुसार, ग्लोबल वेलनेस इकोनॉमी सालाना 9.9 प्रतिशत की दर से बढ़ेगी। आयुष आधारित हेल्थकेयर और वेलनेस अर्थव्यवस्था के 2025 तक 70 बिलियन डॉलर तक बढ़ने का अनुमान है। यह अंग्रेजी में भी पढ़े► Ministry of Ayush Signed MoU with ITDC For the Promotion of Medical Value travel in India

The Ministry of Ayush has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), the Ministry of Tourism, and the Government of India to work together for the promotion of Medical Value Travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine. Dr. Shashi Ranjan Vidyarthi, Director, Ministry of Ayush, and Shri Piyush Tiwari, Director (Commercial and Marketing), ITDC signed the MoU in presence of Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, special secretary, MoA, and other senior officials of Ministry of Ayush and ITDC. According to the MoU, the Ministry of Ayush will provide training to the officials of ITDC to sensitize them about the Medical value of travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine. It will identify tourist circuits, where there is immense scope to promote Medical value travel in Ayurveda and other traditional systems of medicine and provide all the technical know-how from time to time to ITDC. ITDC on the suggestion of the Ministry of Ayush will include historical heritage sites of Indian systems of medicine in tourist destinations under "Knowledge Tourism and may develop films/literature useful to tourists. It will explore establishing Ayurveda and Yoga centers in the Hotels run by ITDC and will organize sensitization workshops in collaboration. The implementation and progress of the MoU will be monitored by a Joint Working Group (JWG) co-chaired by representatives from MoA and ITDC. The JWG will also identify the best practices adopted by Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, etc. to promote themselves as a preferred destination for Medical value travel. In the recently concluded First Health Working Group meeting of the G20 India presidency at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala G20 delegates deliberated on opportunities and challenges to promote MVT in India. Medical Value Travel has seen significant growth in India in recent years. According to the report ‘The Global Wellness Economy: Looking beyond COVID’ by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the Global Wellness economy will grow at 9.9% annually. The Ayush-based healthcare & Wellness economy is estimated to grow to $70 billion by 2025. Also, Read in HIndi► मेडिकल वैल्यू ट्रैवल को बढ़ावा देने के लिए आयुष मंत्रालय और आईटीडीसी में समझौता

Winters in India are not the same throughout the country. While the northern parts do have colder winters, the south is usually more tropical and does not see extreme temperature variations. Nowadays, this situation is changing; the extreme climate change that has been gripping the globe has not left the country untouched. On one hand, the winter has become colder, foggier, and more polluted in the northern parts whereas the south is experiencing drastic temperature variations with colder nights and comparatively warmer days. This unbalanced climate outside has led to many health problems in the population. A few such issues are frequent colds, coughs,s, and chest congestion that affect the respiratory system. These are more common in small babies and school-going children as they have weaker immunity. The symptoms may include a blocked nose, running nose, cough with or without expulsion of sputum, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, wheezing, rhonchi sounds while breathing, chest congestion, and sometimes sinus headaches. The general relief mantra is keeping warm and taking hot potency medicines. Minor cases of cold and related respiratory problems can be effectively managed at home, but if the symptoms are severe consulting a doctor is always advisable. Home Remedies Gargling repeatedly with hot water added with salt, turmeric, or Triphala Choorna is very beneficial in case of throat pain and hoarseness of voice. In babies below six months of age, medication is not really advised but the medicines can be given through breast milk by medicating the mother who in most cases may also be suffering from the same symptoms. A really effective herb that can help in improving immunity, digestion, and intelligence in babies and one that can be given even to newborns is Vacha (Vach)/ Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus). A very small quantity of this dried herb is rubbed on a rough surface and the paste can be given with a little amount of ghee. Dry ginger is also a very effective herb in cases of cold and congestion. It can be used as an ingredient in masala tea, boiled with drinking water, or chewed in small quantities by both children and adults. Another very important plant for cold, fever and chest congestion in both children and adults is the Parnayavani (Sanskrit)/ Panikoorka (Malayalam)/ Karpooravalli (Tamil)/ Doddapatre (Kannada)/ Pathar Choor (Hindi)/ Indian borage/Mexican mint. The leaves of this plant are slightly warmed and crushed to extract their juice. This juice can be given along with honey. The leaves can also be used in drinking water. Tulasi is also a very handy solution for this set of symptoms. Water boiled with Tulasi reduces fever, cold, and congestion and improves immunity. Tulasi leaves can also be eaten directly after washing them. Trikatu is a combination of three dry spices that is usually given in diseases that occur during the winter. It consists of dry ginger, dry black pepper, and dry long pepper powdered together. This polyherbal is used in many formulations in ayurveda and is the major component of Dashamoolakatutraya Kashaya that is specifically given in conditions of cough, cold, and chest congestion. The most effective method of unblocking the nose and giving relief to the congested chest is exposure to steam. This process of steaming and induction of sweat is called sudation. Steaming can be done by exposing the chest and face to the vapours coming from hot water. For better liquefaction of the sputum herbs like Tulasi and Parnayavani can be added to the water. Precautions Even though many effective treatments are available for respiratory issues during the winter, it is always better to prevent such symptoms. Here are a few precautionary measures that can keep you healthy during cold spells. Always try to stay warm with a proper winter wardrobe. Especially cover the ears during traveling and at night. Do not drink cold water or eat anything refrigerated. Drink hot water preferably boiled with beneficial herbs. In places with high pollution and fog, it is essential to wear a mask for protection. Do not take a shower in cold water and do not sleep with wet hair. Children should be taught personal hygiene ethics so that they do not get infected by contact with sick kids at school. (Dr. Lakshmi Varma K is a [BAMS, MD(Ayu)] Consultant & Advisor at LYEF Wellness) Read More► Heal Winter Skin Care With Aloe Vera

Amid the rising global demand for Ayush, the institutes and hospitals in the area of Indian Systems of Medicine continue to upgrade medical infrastructure and facilities at a rapid pace. Two of the premiere institutes under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) of the Ministry of Ayush namely, Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), New Delhi, and Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, have been accredited with NABH and NABL accreditations, respectively. It is noteworthy that NABH is a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programs for healthcare organizations. The accreditation focus on patient safety and quality of healthcare based upon national/international standards. On this achievement Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush congratulated the officers and staffs of both the institutes for their dedication and consistent efforts. Shri Pramod Kumar Pathak, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, representative of both the institutes were present in the formal gathering at Ayush Bhawan, New Delhi.   Central Ayurveda Research Institute, New Delhi, was established in the year 1979 under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, and is dedicated to Clinical Research in Ayurveda and extends health care services through special OPDs in Ayurveda as General OPD, Preventive Cardiology & Lifestyle Changes, ENT OPD, Geriatric OPD, Balroga, Sandhiroga, Clinical Psychology, and Marma OPD. With such critical healthcare services on offer, the NABH accreditation will affect thousands of patients visiting the institute for a wide range of healthcare purposes. NABL accreditation to CCRAS-CARI, Jhansi (U.P.) Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi (U.P.) is one of the premium institutes of CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush, with state-of-the-art Quality Control Laboratories (Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacognosy), Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Central Herbarium and Museum, and National Raw Drugs Repository (NRDR). Apart from these two CCRAS institutes, the National Ayurveda Research Institute for Panchakarma (NARIP), Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur, Kerala has also got NABL M(EL)T accreditation for its clinical laboratory services. NARIP, Kerala is one of the premier research Institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of Ayush.