Govt of India accorded great importance to ISM and Unani: Sonowal

Srinagar: Union Minister for AYUSH, Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the Government of India has accorded great importance to the multifaceted development of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) and Unani medicine.

Sonowal was speaking during the inauguration of the two-day International conference on Unani Medicine at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Complex (SKICC), Srinagar. Sonowal said that the Government of India under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has accorded great importance to the multifaceted development of Indian Systems of Medicine including Unani medicine.

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He informed that because of the personal intervention of the Prime Minister, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to establish a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India which would provide a great opportunity for researchers and students to lead the world in traditional medicine.

He said that Unani Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan because it is due to the contributions made by him and many other scholars that we inherited this comprehensive medical system.

Sonowal said that J&K is rich in plant resources and stressed the need to explore them and conduct research for their medicinal use so that mankind is benefited. He said that while it is important to acknowledge the efficacy of our traditional medicine, it is equally important to integrate it with emerging technologies.

The theme of the international conference was "Diet and Nutrition in Unani Medicine for Good Health and Well-being" which was being organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Union Ministry of Ayush. Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Women and Child Development, Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai was the guest of honor on the occasion.

The event was also virtually attended by scientists and researchers from foreign countries including Iran, UAE, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh, and others. MoS AYUSH said that diet is very important as it is the basic source of energy adding that Unani Medicine provides detailed guidelines for healthy food habits to maintain health and prevent diseases.

He lauded the role of the AYUSH system in immunity enhancement through drugs and medicinal foods and fighting against Covid-19. He also appreciated the contribution of CCRUM in research and development in Unani Medicine.

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