Ayush Minister assures support for setting up world's first Ayurvedic biobank at AIIA

New Delhi: Union Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Sunday and said all help will be provided for establishing the world's first bio-bank of ayurveda at the facility.

He along with his deputy in the ministry Dr Munjapara Mahendrabhai inaugurated a multi-purpose yoga hall and a mini auditorium at the AIIA, according to an AYUSH statement said.

Sonowal advised AIIA Director Tanuja Nesari to further intensify scientific investigation at the institute and also ensure that successful research reaches the masses in lingua-franca, it said.

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While appreciating the wholesome approach of treatment at AIIA, Mahendra bhai advised deepening of the focus on integrated and holistic treatment.

Both the ministers appreciated the work done by AIIA and assured their full support for further development of the facility to make it the world's best Ayurveda Institute, the statement said.

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