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Modi's Global Push: How India Is Leading the Traditional Medicine Revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine with a flurry of new initiatives. He launched a digital portal for Ayush services and a new quality certification mark for global standards. The event also saw the release of a WHO report on Yoga and the inauguration of a major new WHO office in Delhi. These moves solidify India's growing leadership in shaping the future of traditional medicine worldwide.

Key Points: PM Modi Launches Ayush Initiatives at WHO Traditional Medicine Summit

  • PM Modi launched the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal for public access
  • He introduced Ayush Mark as a global quality benchmark for products
  • A new WHO-South East Asia Regional Office complex was inaugurated in Delhi
  • Awards were presented for outstanding contributions to Yoga promotion from 2021-2025
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PM Modi participates in 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to launch several initiatives for AYUSH sector

PM Modi launches My Ayush portal and global quality mark at WHO summit, releasing key reports and inaugurating a new WHO regional office in Delhi.

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

New Delhi, December 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi.

The programme underscores India's growing leadership and pioneering initiatives in shaping a global, science-based and people-centred Traditional Medicine agenda.

PM Modi posed for a group photo of the summit and had a tour around the venue, looking at the advances in traditional medicine. Union Health Minister JP Nadda accompanied him

He will launch several initiatives, including the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), and Ayush Mark, meant as a global quality control benchmark for products and services.

PM Modi has constantly emphasised mainstreaming traditional medicine and the Indian Knowledge System through research, standardisation, and global collaboration, according to a release.

On the occasion, Prime Minister will release the WHO technical report on training in Yoga and the Book "From Roots to Global Reach: 11 Years of Transformation in Ayush". He will also release a commemorative postal stamp on Ashwagandha, symbolising the global resonance of India's traditional medicinal heritage.

He will also inaugurate the new WHO-South East Asia Regional Office complex in Delhi, which will also house the WHO India Country Office, marking a significant milestone in India's partnership with the World Health Organisation.

PM Modi 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," said the PMO's statement.

He 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 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Union Ministry of Ayush, is being held from December 17 to 19 at Bharat Mandapam. 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.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good step, but I hope this isn't just symbolic. We need serious, transparent research to validate these traditional practices with modern science. The MAISP portal sounds useful if it's user-friendly and provides genuine information.
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David E
As someone who moved to India for work, I've been amazed by the depth of traditional medicine here. Integrating it with WHO standards is a brilliant move for global health. The new regional office in Delhi is a big deal!
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Ananya R
Yoga awards from 2021-2025 being given now? Seems delayed. Anyway, promoting Yoga globally is always good. Hope the Ayush Mark ensures no adulterated products reach the market. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Finally our ancient knowledge is getting the recognition it deserves on the world stage. From Roots to Global Reach – what a perfect title for the book. This is soft power done right.
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Sarah B
It's impressive to see India taking such a leadership role. The integration of traditional and modern medicine could be a model for other countries. The discovery space exhibition sounds fascinating.

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