“The Ayush is one of the fastest growing industries”

Hon.’ble Lt. Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena spoke about Traditional Medicine in a seminar organized by Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University, New Delhi, recently.

According to Hon.’ble Lt. Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena Telemedicine has emerged as one of the mainstays of the health care delivery system worldwide especially after the Covid-19 pandemic. It is reported Traditional medicines are used by about 88% of the member countries. Two main Sustainable . The AYUSH is one of the fastest growing industries that got multiplied by 7 times from $3 billion to 18 billion. The market size has grown by a CAGR of 15%.

The AUSH Ministry has implemented several programs to promote TM globally. The goal is that any medical system including Ayurveda must be validated and accepted globally. In addition to International Pharmacopoeia, M-Yoga (Mobile App), International Classification of Diseases-11, Support to research, AYUSH export promotion, provision for training and scholarships to Foreign nationals are some of these schemes..

In collaboration with FSSAI, the AYUSH Ministry has brought Ayurveda Ahara, Ayurveda Food, Ayurveda recipes and Functionla Foods products under the one Umbrella. Development Goals of United Nations in the 2030 agenda have provided a blue print of strategies to improve health. Considering these, WHO Global Centre for TM has been established in Jamnagar Gujarat.

Lt. Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, said, “I am happy to note that DPSRU has been working with AYUSH, All India Institute of Ayurveda, DDA-Biodiversities and Ayurveda Pharma Industry to contribute to the cause of promotion of Traditional Medicines through research and training. The University organized an International Conference in 2018 with IASTAM they could have a liaison with Biodiversities and came out with a product for Covid-19. I wish this get regulatory approval and the University will comply with requirements.”

“DPSRU has many collaborative research projects with Ministry of AYUSH, CCRAS, CCRUM, Dabur, Madhavbaug, AIMIL, Multani and various other organizations. We have received a funding of 13.5 lakhs for the project Anti-neuropathic efficacy of RhusTox in rodents. DPSRU has also signed an MOU with All India Institute of Ayurveda,” he added.

I am delighted to not that to promote the teachings and practice of Ayurveda, DPSRU have started B.Pharm (Ayurveda) course in 2021. DPSRU being the first pharmacy university in India and third in the world needs to be destination for education, training and research in pharmaceutical sciences and allied areas and thereby, cater to the health needs of the people at large. However, a lot more needs to be done. A conference on “2nd International Conference on Natural Products and Human Health” organized by DPSRU in collaboration with Deshbandu College of Pharmacy (University of Delhi) is going to be held from November 4-6, 2022. I am sure this conference will be in the line of objectives laid down by WHO and AYUSH.

Ayurveda is an “Open Knowledge System” having the inherent principle of adopting knowledge, assimilation of knowledge, and advancements from time to time. I am sure that the faculty and staff of the University is aware of the the National Education Policy‑2020 is being implemented in the country. In relation to this program the University may like to touch upon the ‘ cross discipline learning between modern and AYUSH systems. Both All India Institute of Ayurveda and DPSRU may come up with vibrat programs for the promotion of AYUSH systems of medicine. Both may create common interface platforms to share ideas, problems, and solutions for the AYUSH scholars with the development of regional incubation centers. The resources being developed may be utilized mutually by these two institutions.

I congratulate the University and All India Institute of Ayurveda for organizing various programs of “Ayurveda Everyday, Ayurveda Everywhere”. I am sure after the symposium you will come out with some more strategies for the promotion of Ayurveda.