Guwahati: Sarbananda Sonowal, the union minister of ports, shipping and waterways and Ayush, on Friday launched four major initiatives to boost the Ayush sector in Northeast India. These included a dedicated Panchakarma block at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati, the first of its kind in the Northeast.
A pharmacology and biochemistry lab for Ayush, a first in the region, was also inaugurated by Sonowal. The Minister also laid the foundation stones, virtually, for the permanent campus of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH) along with the integrated Ayush Wellness Centre to come up at Azara in the city.
“The traditional system of medicine has been revamped so that it adds strength to the healthcare delivery system in the country", Sonowal said, speaking on the occasion. "Given the proven results of our rich healing systems of medicine like ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha, homoeopathy, naturopathy and sowa rigpa, it is imperative that their centuries-old treatments are incorporated into the modern medicinal practice." Powerful integrated medicine will heal both physical ailments and provide avenues for mental well-being, he added.
It is to be noted that the foundation stones for the two buildings - ‘Panchakarma Block’ and ‘Pharmacology & Bio Chemistry labs’ - were laid by Sonowal less than two years ago to upgrade capacity at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati.
Adding further, the Ayush Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, “[Prime Minister Narendra Modi] once said that our government ensures completion of projects that were started by us. Once the foundation stones are laid, it is evident that they are executed well within time so that they are dedicated to the nation."
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