Port Blair, Oct 20: The Ministry of AYUSH celebrates Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanvantari Jayanti/Dhanteras. The Ministry is celebrating it in collaboration with all the Ministries and departments of Government of India with the campaign for six weeks so that every person of the nation is made aware of the traditional system of medicine. The theme for the celebration is ‘Har Din Har Ghar Ayurveda’.
Along with the rest of the country, various programmes including medical camps, poshan camps, and awareness talks are being conducted by the Health Department in various parts of the Islands. The main function of ‘7th National Ayurveda Day’ was organized at the Community Hall, Chouldari village on 20th October, 2022 by the Ayush Wing of Directorate of Health Services and A & N State Ayush Society. Mr. Nikhil Kumar, IAS, Comm.-Cum-Secretary (Health) graced the event as Chief Guest and Mrs. Pramila Kumari, Adhyaksha, Zilla Parishad was the Guest of Honor.
Mr. Arjun Sharma, IAS, Secretary (Health) welcomed the gathering with his inaugural speech.
A PowerPoint presentation on ‘Evolution of Ayurveda and Healthy Living through Ayurveda’ was presented by Dr. Rekha, Specialist Panchakarma.
A play on the significance of Healthy Lifestyle by families was performed by the Health staff of PHC Chouldari.
An Exhibition on Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants, Dry Herbs, Panchakarma procedures and Healthy food recipes was inaugurated by the Chief Guest. ANMs, ASHAs and Anganwadi workers of nearby villages participated in the recipe competition; and the selected recipes were awarded with cash prize along with certificates by the Chief Guest.
In her address, the Adhayksha, ZP, S/Andaman praised the various initiatives and programmes being taken up by the Health Department for the betterment of the Health of people; and she also emphasized the importance of Ayurvedic System.
While addressing the gathering, the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health) highlighted the significance of the Ancient Ayurvedic Health System which is very much embedded in the society and households of our country. He stressed on the preventive as well as curative aspects of Ayurvedic Therapies in public health. Further, he mentioned the efforts of the Govt. of India through the Ministry of Ayush for the mainstreaming of Ayush Systems; and appealed to the gathering to inculcate the principles of Ayurveda in their daily routine for Healthy living.
‘Prakriti Parikshan’ (assessment of body constitution) and persons specific advice on diet and lifestyle was given to the general public by the Ayurveda Doctors. The immunity booster AyushKada was also distributed among the gathering consisting of Govt. Officials, IRBn Jawans, Students and Local Residents.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks given by Dr. Anil Agarwal, Mission director (NHM & NAM).
Dr. Munni Singhania, DHS, Dr. Kalyan P. Kadbhane, DD (AYUSH), Mrs.Tapasi, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Mrs.Chaitali, Member, Panchayat Samiti, Chouldari village and Dr. Supriya Roy, PHC Chouldari were also present along with many other officials of the area.
