Chandigarh, March 31 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday that Ayurveda is the most sustainable system of care for managing lifestyle-related diseases such as stress, diabetes, and hypertension.
Addressing the golden jubilee celebrations of Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College and Hospital here, he said that Ayurveda promotes a holistic balance of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The chief minister said that the Haryana government is strengthening the AYUSH sector by upgrading infrastructure, promoting research, and expanding services.
He added that Shri Krishna AYUSH University has been established in Kurukshetra at a cost of around Rs 500 crore.
He said that AYUSH wings have been set up in all districts under the National Health Mission, and 572 AYUSH medical officers have been recruited to expand services at the grassroots level.
Saini said that around 400 Ayurvedic dispensaries and 138 sub-health centres have been upgraded into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AYUSH), while Panchakarma centres are being set up in every district.
He added that the construction of Baba Khetanath Government Ayurvedic College and Hospital in Narnaul has been completed, while several AYUSH institutions in Nuh, Ambala, Hisar, and Panchkula are at different stages of development.
Highlighting yoga's global recognition, he said that International Yoga Day is observed on June 21 following an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The chief minister said that the state is promoting yoga in rural areas through yoga and Vyayamshalas in villages, with 965 already operational and work underway on more.
He urged students to contribute to the future of Ayurveda through innovation and research.
