AYUSH Evolving by Integrating Traditional Medicine with Modern Science: Health Minister JP Nadda
New Delhi: Shri JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently inaugurated the new campus of the School of Advanced Studies, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), Deemed to be University, in Bengaluru. He also launched DIGI- Vyasa and Vyasa TV.
S-VYASA is imparting traditional Indian Knowledge systems with modern education and focuses on advancing holistic wellness and academic excellence through its hub for Yoga, Naturopathy and Ayurveda.
It blends education with industry to create a truly transformative learning environment. The new campus is dedicated to Engineering, Computer Applications & Management, and integrates cutting-edge education with Yoga for holistic development. Under the tagline "Education Meets Industry" the campus offers access to industry collaborations and technological innovations.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda said, “Our visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has brought about a significant policy change in healthcare to ensure that the health system is holistic and comprehensive. The government is working to integrate the AYUSH system with modern medicine”.
He also highlighted that “under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, we now have 22 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), each having an AYUSH block. A collaborative approach has been adopted, where modern medicine practitioners refer patients to AYUSH treatments when deemed beneficial, and AYUSH practitioners direct cases requiring modern medical interventions. This synergy is actively implemented, fostering integrated care and delivering promising outcomes.”
He also emphasized that “the Ministry of AYUSH has established collaborations with 103 countries, and it is noteworthy that the World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This centre, recognized by the WHO, is set to be the world's hub for traditional medicine studies and innovations.”
He added that “A 600-bedded Arogya Dham has been established, integrating traditional medicine with modern scientific medical practices. The Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) was virtually inaugurated by our Hon’ble Prime Minister in Jhajjar, Haryana, marking a turning point for Yoga and Naturopathy's integration into the mainstream. Similarly, the National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune, Maharashtra, has been a significant step in this direction”.
The Minister also emphasized that “AYUSH is no longer confined to traditional medicine alone; it is now advancing alongside modern science. With comprehensive documentation and the publication of research papers in reputed modern medical journals, AYUSH is steadily gaining credibility and wider acceptance within the global healthcare system.” He stated that the efforts of S- VYASA are in line with this approach as “Anvesana, the dedicated research centre established by S- VYASA, has contributed over 1,000 research papers that have been acclaimed and published in leading international journals, earning widespread global recognition”.
Shri Nadda also underlined that “research in the AYUSH system has been significantly strengthened, with the establishment of Centres of Excellence. These Centres of Excellence are not working in isolation but are collaborating extensively. They are not limited to the jurisdiction of AIIMS alone. Instead, these Ayurveda centres are actively working in collaboration with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Biotechnology, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Shri Nadda underlined the relevance of the institution stating that “S-VYASA is imparting education and bringing modern science along with age-old traditional knowledge.” He also commemorated the founders and contributors of the institution in realising its vision.
Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Maha Swamiji, Dr. HR Nagendra, founder vice chancellor of S-VYASA, Ministers of State Shri V Somanna and Smt. Shobha Karandlaje,Shri Tejasvi Surya, member of Parliament, Shri Shripad Naik, Member of Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, Prof. TG Sitharam, chairman, AICTE, Kris Gopalakrishnan, co- founder Infosys, were also present on the occasion.
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