President Murmu praises Ayush medicine’s contribution to improving public health

The health of the people has greatly benefited from Ayush medical systems, according to President Droupadi Murmu. “Since the beginning of modern medicine, systems like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Siddha have served people,” she stated. She stated in her statement following the opening of the National Arogya Fair in Shegaon, Buldhana district, that the nation benefits much from having healthy inhabitants. According to the President, our forests, kitchens, and farms are rich sources of therapeutic plants and herbs that promote wellness.

Maintaining the balance of the ecosystem and supplying raw materials for medications depend on protecting and improving this priceless treasure. In addition to enhancing farmers’ financial circumstances, growing medicinal plants promotes soil conservation and health. As a result, encouraging AYUSH systems helps to preserve the environment in addition to enhancing people’s physical and financial well-being, she said. The President claimed that yoga, Ayurveda, and other AYUSH systems provide advice on how to live a balanced, healthful life.

The President emphasized the growing global importance of integrative medicine, with yoga and Ayurvedic treatments gaining popularity. She highlighted that evidence-based research, standardization, and quality control are strengthening AYUSH systems. The Ministry of AYUSH is working to align research and drug development with international standards, making traditional medicine more accessible and scientifically reliable. She expressed confidence that these efforts will integrate AYUSH into holistic healthcare worldwide.