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Nepal Inaugurates Herbal Garden at Delhi Embassy to Mark First International Wellness Day

Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, inaugurated an 'Arogya Vatika' herbal garden at the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi. The garden, featuring nearly 300 medicinal plants, aims to promote preventive healthcare and traditional medicine systems. The inauguration coincided with the first-ever International Wellness Day on April 15, a date proposed by Nepal and unanimously adopted by the United Nations. The UN emphasizes that wellness is central to sustainable development, particularly Goal 3, which focuses on health and well-being for all.

Key Points: Nepal Embassy Launches Herbal Garden in Delhi for Wellness Day

  • UN adopts April 15 as International Wellness Day
  • 300 medicinal plants in embassy garden
  • Promotes preventive & holistic healthcare
  • Aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Nepal envoy to India inaugurates 'Arogya Vatika' herbal garden at Embassy in Delhi to promote preventive healthcare

Nepal's Ambassador inaugurates 'Arogya Vatika' with 300 medicinal plants at the Embassy in Delhi, promoting preventive healthcare on the first UN-adopted International Wellness Day.

"I think it was unanimously adopted in the United Nations. So tomorrow, all countries globally will celebrate International Wellness Day. - Shankar Prasad Sharma"

New Delhi, April 15

Ambassador of Nepal to India Shankar Prasad Sharma on Tuesday inaugurated an Arogya Vatika at the Nepal Embassy in the national capital, highlighting the importance of preventive and holistic healthcare systems.

Speaking to ANI, Sharma said Nepal's proposal at the United Nations to mark April 15 as International Wellness Day has been unanimously adopted, paving the way for global observance beginning this year.

"First of all, our proposal in the United Nations to celebrate International Wellness Day on April 15th has been adopted. I think it was unanimously adopted in the United Nations. So tomorrow, all countries globally will celebrate International Wellness Day. In that context, today we are inaugurating this garden here as well, because there are many such gardens in India--28,000 herbal gardens have been established by the Ministry of AYUSH. So, we also thought of setting up a garden here at the Embassy," he said.

He added that nearly 300 medicinal plants have been planted in the herbal garden, aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and traditional medicine systems.

"We have planted nearly 300 plants here. This will promote preventive healthcare and the traditional healthcare system. Beyond that, it will also promote holistic healthcare system practices. That's why we have established this garden here. Many Nepalese people are very familiar with these plants and know how to use them. So, I think this is a good beginning for celebrating International Wellness Day," he added.

According to the United Nations, International Wellness Day aims to promote awareness and action for holistic well-being and serves as a platform for education, cultural exchange and knowledge-sharing, while encouraging accessible and affordable wellness practices globally.

The UN has also emphasised that health and well-being remain central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Sustainable Development Goal 3, which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages, including mental health, universal health coverage, and reducing health inequalities.

The United Nations further notes that the wellness sector plays a key role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals by generating employment, reducing poverty and promoting sustainable economic growth, while supporting quality of life and encouraging communities to adopt sustainable lifestyles.

The General Assembly has designated April 15 as International Wellness Day to promote awareness and action for holistic well-being.

- ANI

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Aman W
Fantastic news about International Wellness Day being adopted! India and Nepal share so much cultural and medicinal heritage. 28,000 herbal gardens by AYUSH is impressive. Hope this inspires more people to look at natural, preventive health.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the sentiment, I hope the focus on traditional medicine doesn't come at the cost of modern, evidence-based healthcare. Both have their place. The wellness sector needs proper regulation to prevent misinformation.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Delhi, I'd love to visit if it's open to the public! Promoting holistic health and cultural exchange like this is so important. Well done to the Nepal Embassy.
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Karthik V
My grandmother used to have a small herbal patch in our village. She knew the use of every plant. This garden is a great way to preserve that knowledge. More power to such India-Nepal collaborations! 🙏
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Nisha Z
Preventive healthcare is the need of the hour with rising lifestyle diseases. Initiatives like these make wellness accessible and remind us of our roots. Hope schools also start such gardens.

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