New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has urged the Central government to commemorate the 150th Prakat Din of the revered Sant Gajanan Maharaj by issuing a Rs 150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp. The 150th Prakat Din of Sant Gajanan Maharaj will be observed on February 17, 2028, marking an important spiritual and cultural occasion for devotees across the country.In letters addressed to Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Ni…
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New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union MoS Ayush, Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh proposing the establishment of Ayush outpatient departments and Ayush‑based treatment services across Military and Field Hospitals, an official statement said on Wednesday.Jadhav noted that while the Armed Forces have robust modern medical infrastructure, integrating India’s traditional systems of medicine could strengthen preventive, promotive and holistic …
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday led cyclists in the national capital as the 82nd edition of the Fit India ‘Sundays on Cycle’ initiative was held across the country, with participation from healthcare workers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts.The nationwide campaign witnessed large-scale participation from Ayushman Arogya Mandir workers, with cycling events organised at more than 15,000 locations, promoting the message of fitne…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Incorporating standardised health terminologies will ensure Ayush interventions become an integral part of broader digital health ecosystems, matching modern health informatics standards, according to Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.The Ayush Ministry has launched a five-day workshop on WHO-ICHI Framework for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems, which marks an important step towards positioning India’s traditional medicine systems within the global di…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) NITI Aayog, in collaboration with PwC, has released a report titled Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global that sets out a phased plan to transform Ayurveda from a largely India-centric traditional system into a globally recognised healthcare framework by 2047.The report observes that Ayurveda today enjoys formal recognition in nearly 30 countries, with varying degrees of licensing and integration into national health policies.India has a robust ecosystem with over…
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The government held an industry brainstorming session here to chart a roadmap for strengthening India’s global leadership in the AYUSH sector through innovation, quality, exports and international collaboration, an official statement said on Thursday.Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH and the AYUSH Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL), the session focused on opportunities arising from India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), global branding of AYUSH, exp…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) on Tuesday approved key proposals to strengthen the organisation’s healthcare infrastructure, expand medical education, and improve the corporation’s efficiency and service delivery.The meeting, chaired by Labour & Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, decided that all upcoming and newly commissioned ESI Hospitals will be directly managed by the ESIC. Hospitals currently under state governments and undergoing re…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in coordination with the Ministry of Ayush and eight yoga institutions, observed the 12th International Day of Yoga at nine locations with around 6,000 participants, an official said on Sunday.The participants were led by NDMC Chairperson Keshav Chandra who led them in performing the common yoga protocol as part of the theme of “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, the official said in a statement.Union Minister of Health & Family Welfar…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif on Sunday led the university’s celebrations to mark the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 at the Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Sports Complex, an official said. The participants joined the nationwide celebration by listening to the live address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broadcast on a giant screen at the venue, said the official in a statement.Energised by the Prime Minister’s inspiring m…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu led DDA’s 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations, which were organised across 29 sports complexes, parks and public spaces in the National Capital, said an official on Sunday. The large-scale observance witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of citizens who joined Yoga sessions conducted throughout the city as part of DDA’s efforts to promote health, wellness and active living.The main Yoga programme …