NEW DELHI, Oct 9 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday sought strict action against those making false and misleading claims in the name of Ayurveda by taking advantage of the faith of the people in the traditional system of medicine.
To ensure that Ayurveda remains relevant, there is a need to focus on investment in research, continuous improvement in the quality of medicines and empowerment of educational institutions related to the study of Ayurveda, she said in her address at the eighth foundation day celebrations of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
“We have an unwavering faith in Ayurveda from generation to generation. Taking advantage of this faith, some people harm innocent people by making false and misleading claims. They not only harm the health of the citizens but also tarnish Ayurveda. There is a need to take stern action against such people,” Murmu said.
She stressed that the need of the hour is that Ayurvedic products should be made in accordance with international standards so that they can be exported without any hindrance.
“We can get our storehouse of knowledge of Ayurveda recognised at the global level with evidence-based and scientific approach,” she stated.
Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems in the world and is India’s “invaluable” gift to the world, she said.
“There is a growing recognition across the world that to be healthy, both the mind and the body need to be healthy. The desire to learn about Ayurveda and Yoga is drawing people from all over the world to India,” Murmu said.
She added that the AIIA, in collaboration with various institutions, is carrying out a number of integrated research projects to strengthen Ayurveda’s position as an evidence-based science.
The launch of the Ayush Aushadhi Pharmacy Programme and the unveiling of the Shashwat Ayush Expo by the President marked the inauguration of the Foundation Day celebrations.
The pharmacy aims to make quality Ayurvedic medicines accessible to all.
“Seeing the work being done in this institute today, I am confident that through the joint efforts of all of us, we can take forward our heritage like Ayurveda with the prescriptions of our grandmothers and get it recognized globally through evidence based scientific approach,” Murmu said.
“I have been told that the theme of this year’s Ayurveda Day is – Ayurveda Innovation For Global Health which is timely and I hope that through this Ayurveda will be able to reach the masses in an easy manner,” she added. (PTI)
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