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Journal of Ethnopharmacology
2017
Feb
:0
Government policies and initiatives for development of Ayurveda.
Katoch Dinesh D (1)
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Sharma Jitendra S JS (1)
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Banerjee Subhadip S (2)
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Biswas Rajarshi R (2)
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Das Bhaskar B (2)
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Goswami Debayan D (2)
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Harwansh Ranjit K RK (2)
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Katiyar C K CK (3)
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Mukherjee Pulok K PK (4)
1. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, AYUSH Bhawan, B Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi 110023, India. 2. School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India. 3. Research & Development Center, Healthcare Division, Emami Limited 13, BT Road, Kolkata 700056, India. 4. School of Natural Product Studies, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India. Electronic address: naturalproductm@gmail.com.
Abstract
Ayurveda (Sanskrit: Ayus - life +Veda - knowledge) means the "True knowledge of life". Ayurveda deals with a complete self-sustainable system of medicine. The Government of India through its Ministry of AYUSH is responsible for policy formulation, development and implementation of programs for the growth, development and propagation of Ayurveda.This review aimed to highlight the various aspects of government policies and initiatives for development of Ayurveda.We critically reviewed various books, annual reports, policy documents and various ancient Ayurvedic literatures. Besides the websites of Ministry of AYUSH, National Medicinal Plant Board, Central Council for Research on Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) and AYUSH research portal have been searched and data was recorded.The vision of the ministry is to position AYUSH systems as the preferred systems of living and practice for attaining healthy nation. The ministry has identified its mission in terms of seven broad thematic functional areas of AYUSH activities. These are information, education and communication; drug administration, human resource development, medicinal plants, research and development, international collaborations, AYUSH services. Different programs have been taken up towards increasing visibility, acceptability and usage of Ayurveda vis-a vis its integration in the health system. Strategies to globalize and promote Ayurveda are being taken up through AYUSH clusters focusing its safety-efficacy-quality aspects and rational use of Ayurveda CONCLUSION: The government policies are taking firm steps towards promotion and development of Ayurveda. Research and development towards validation of Ayurveda is being projected as the thrust area.Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
DHARA ID:
D056077
Pubmed ID:
27543425
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