Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted the significance of the Ayush sector in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 during the inauguration of the two-day “Chintan Shivir 2026” in New Delhi. He stressed the government’s commitment to strengthening policy direction and implementation within the Ayush ecosystem.
Jadhav noted that the Chintan Shivir aims to assess progress, identify gaps, and establish a practical roadmap for the sector, building upon the foundation of previous conclaves. He underlined the growing importance of Ayush in addressing lifestyle-related ailments, aligning with the global vision of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” and India’s “Heal in India, Heal by India” initiative.
The minister emphasized the government’s increased budgetary allocations to enhance education, research, infrastructure, and global outreach in the Ayush sector. He called for a focus on evidence-based research, inter-ministerial coordination, and innovation to ensure policy discussions translate into tangible outcomes at the grassroots level.
Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, highlighted the Chintan Shivir as a vital platform for reviewing progress and shaping the sector’s future roadmap. The ministry aims to integrate traditional knowledge with modern science, strengthen research, global collaborations, and public outreach efforts.
Joint Secretary Alarmelmangai D. emphasized the event’s role in facilitating collaborative policymaking and constructive dialogue. A key highlight of the inaugural session was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the All India Institute of Ayurveda and the General Insurance Council, aimed at expanding insurance coverage and enhancing claim settlement mechanisms for Ayush treatments.
