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Transforming Healthcare through Traditional Medicine Ministry of Ayush's Inspirational Journey

In an exclusive interview, Sh. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon'ble Union Minister for Ayush & Ports, Shipping and Waterways, sheds light on the progress and achievements in the Ayush sector under the visionary leadership of Sh. Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister. He outlines the Ministry's strides in research, collaboration with international bodies like World Health Organization (WHO), and achievements in extending public healthcare services, reflecting a concerted effort towards promoting Ayush systems globally and improving healthcare access domestically. Here are some excerpts:

Q: How is the Ministry of Ayush progressing in terms of evidence generation within the field?

The Ministry of Ayush is deeply committed to fostering a robust research ecosystem. We have and numerous running as autonomous bodies actively engaged in research activities. Notably, our Ayush Research portal houses research studies, with a growing list that includes . We're also focusing on clinical research and have launched initiatives like the to further our research endeavors.

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