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PM Modi at WHO Summit: How India Leads the Global Push for Traditional Medicine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the closing ceremony of a major WHO summit on traditional medicine. He'll be launching several significant digital and quality initiatives for the Ayush sector. The event also highlights India's leadership in promoting practices like Yoga on the world stage. It's a key moment for showcasing how ancient knowledge is being integrated into modern, evidence-based health systems.

Key Points: PM Modi to Address WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine

  • PM Modi to launch the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal, a master digital hub for the sector
  • He will unveil the Ayush Mark as a global quality benchmark for products and services
  • The event includes releasing a WHO report on Yoga training and a book on Ayush transformation
  • Modi will also release a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha, highlighting its global resonance
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PM Modi to address 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine tomorrow

PM Modi addresses the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, launching key Ayush initiatives like the MAISP portal and Ayush Mark to set global standards.

"“Prime Minister Modi has constantly emphasised for mainstreaming traditional medicine and the Indian Knowledge System through research, standardisation, and global collaboration.” - Prime Minister's Office"

New Delhi, Dec 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday.

The three-day programme being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, underscores India’s growing leadership and pioneering initiatives in shaping a global, science-based, and people-centred traditional medicine agenda.

“Prime Minister Modi has constantly emphasised for mainstreaming traditional medicine and the Indian Knowledge System through research, standardisation, and global collaboration,” said the PMO.

During the programme, the Prime Minister will launch several landmark Ayush initiatives, including My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a master digital portal for the Ayush sector. He will also unveil the Ayush Mark, which is envisioned as a global benchmark for the quality of Ayush products and services.

Further, PM Modi is expected to release the WHO technical report on training in Yoga and the Book “From Roots to Global Reach: 11 Years of Transformation in Ayush”.

Symbolising the global resonance of India’s traditional medicinal heritage, he will also release a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha.

PM will felicitate the recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga for the years 2021-2025, recognising their sustained dedication to Yoga and its global promotion.

The awards reaffirm Yoga as a timeless practice for balance, well-being, and harmony, contributing to a healthier and stronger New India.

Prime Minister will also visit the Traditional Medicine Discovery Space -- an exhibition which showcases the diversity, depth, and contemporary relevance of traditional medicine knowledge systems from India and across the world.

The Summit, being held from December 17 to 19, is jointly organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush. It is themed as “Restoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being”.

The summit witnessed intensive deliberations among global leaders, policymakers, scientists, practitioners, Indigenous knowledge holders, and civil society representatives on advancing equitable, sustainable, and evidence-driven health systems.

- IANS

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Arjun K
While I support promoting our traditional knowledge, I hope this summit also addresses the need for more rigorous, large-scale clinical trials. Global acceptance needs solid, reproducible evidence, not just cultural pride.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India for work, I've been amazed by the depth of traditional medicine here. A digital portal (MAISP) sounds very useful for people like me trying to navigate authentic practices. Great initiative!
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Rohit P
A postal stamp on Ashwagandha! 😄 That's such a cool and uniquely Indian way to celebrate our heritage. It's about time the world recognises the power of these natural remedies we've grown up with.
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Karthik V
The focus on "science-based" agenda is key. We must modernize and standardize these practices without losing their essence. Hope the MAISP portal helps weed out fake practitioners and promotes genuine experts.
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Meera T
My grandmother's home remedies often worked better than pills. Glad to see this knowledge getting its due respect on the world stage. More power to Yoga and Ayurveda!

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