Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday inaugurated the state level observance of 9th Ayurveda Day here in a function at Agartala Pragna Bhavan and said that the people of the state are gaining trust on Ayurvedic treatment.
Addressing the event, the Chief Minister said that the government is working to promote Ayurveda in Tripura. He said, “Ayurveda treatment is the ancient medical care system of our country. The ingredients of Ayurvedic medicine are hidden in nature.”
“Along with allopathy, homeopathy treatment, the government has also given equal importance to promote Ayurveda treatment. AYUSH Ministry has been formed in the country to promote Ayurveda treatment,” he said.
Highlighting the government's approach to Ayurveda treatment in the state, the Chief Minister said that recently the State Health Department has approved the purchase of Ayurvedic medicines worth around Rs. 1.5 crore. Ayurvedic Council has also been formed in Tripura, he said, adding that a digital system is being introduced to make registration process simple for doctors, as a result, Ayurvedic doctors can easily apply for registration online from now on.
He also mentioned the success of Panchakarma treatment system in different parts of the state and said that Ayurvedic medicine is playing an effective role in curing various complex diseases including skin diseases.
The Chief Minister also said that the government has a plan to establish Ayurveda and Homeopathy Medical College in Tripura.
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