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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Govt approves med value travel to boost Raj's healthcare sector
Jaipur: The Medical Value Travel (MVT) under the ' Heal in Rajasthan ' policy, which the state govt approved Monday, aims to integrate medical services and tourism by establishing a dedicated body of healthcare and tourism experts. This body will manage MVT operators, ensure quality and standards, and enhance patients' experiences. Additionally, the policy seeks to leverage Rajasthan's robust and expanding healthcare infrastructure, which comprises over 8,000 govt and private hospitals, including 400 multi-specialty and super-specialty facilities. The policy is drafted to develop hubs for medical tourism to cater to both domestic and international tourists for secondary and tertiary care procedures. It also aims to create hubs for Ayush-based wellness tourism , combining traditional Indian therapies such as Ayurveda, yoga, neurotherapy, Unani, Siddha, and homeopathy with the state's rich cultural heritage. The govt will seek assistance from the ministries of external affairs, civil aviation, commerce and industry, finance, tourism, and Indian embassies abroad to further expand the ecosystem for MVT. For formulating the MVT, the health department established an MVT committee to promote medical tourism, comprising representatives from various govt departments, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the Bureau of Investment Promotion, and departments of Tourism, Urban Development and Housing, and CII. In preparing the MVT, the Health Department engaged with private hospitals, the tourism department, and other stakeholders to gather inputs. The focus was to attract foreign tourists seeking medical treatment, wellness, rejuvenation, and traditional medicine-based cures to Rajasthan. The state govt plans to leverage Jaipur's growing network of private hospitals, which became a popular medical tourism destination over the past two decades, to provide affordable and accessible treatment to both international and domestic patients, said a senior health department official. Hesaid the state govt's commitment to the health sector is evident from the allocation of 8.26% of the budget to health, the highest provision to date. The state govt aims to position Rajasthan as a model in the healthcare sector through policy decisions, creating significant opportunities for investment, employment, and growth in related industries such as pharmaceuticals and hospitality.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
National Ayush Mission delegates immerse in naturopathy at National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune
New Delhi: Following two days of intensive discussions and knowledge-sharing during the National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025 at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala, over 100 delegates from across the country embarked on a post-conclave institutional visit to the National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Nisarg Gram , Pune. The visit aimed to deepen the experiential understanding of integrative healthcare and highlight best practices in Ayush-based public health delivery. The delegation led by Kavita Garg , Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, was joined by senior NAM officials from across states and UTs. Senior representatives from state governments, Ayush departments, and associated institutions were also part of the visiting group. The program began with a warm reception at the Nisarg Gram auditorium, marked by a ceremonial lamp-lighting. Professor K Satya Lakshmi, Director, NIN, delivered a detailed presentation on the institute's pioneering work in education, clinical services, and research in naturopathy and integrative medicine. NIN's students and interns demonstrated Yoga, which reflected the institute's deep-rooted emphasis on wellness through traditional practice, according to an Ayush ministry statement. Delegates then undertook a guided tour of the 25-acre campus, which included visits to the hospital block, academic infrastructure, Gandhi Memorial Hall, and residential quarters, the statement said. A 'satvik' meal was served at the Annapurna Mess, thoughtfully curated to reflect the dietary philosophy of naturopathy, it said. The visit concluded with a reflective stop at Bapu Bhavan, a serene space dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of self-care, simplicity, and nature-based healing. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nisarg Gram represents a Rs 213.55 crore investment in advancing integrative health, the statement said. The campus houses a 250-bed naturopathy hospital, a multidisciplinary research and extension centre, and a state-of-the-art medical college offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and paramedical programmes. Additional facilities include hostels, yoga halls, auditoriums, wellness cottages, and the historic Gandhi Memorial Hall, creating a holistic environment for education and healing, the statement said. The visit reinforced the role of institutions like NIN in driving evidence-based naturopathy and promoting integrative healthcare as envisioned by the Ministry of Ayush under the NAM framework.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi govt to roll out series of initiatives to strengthen Ayush healthcare services: Health minister
New Delhi: In a move to expand the reach of traditional healthcare , Delhi government will soon deploy a mobile 'medical awareness van' to offer Ayush consultations and services in the slums and JJ clusters, Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on Tuesday. The move will bring holistic care to the doorsteps of the underserved, he said. Delhi government will roll out a series of ambitious initiatives to strengthen Ayush healthcare services in the national capital, including the launch of an integrated stress management programme and a state-of-the-art Ayush wellness centre , Singh said. "Delhi will become a model state for Ayush, offering holistic healing and effective treatment for lifestyle disorders , benefiting all citizens," Singh said. The stress management programme will integrate elements from yoga, Unani and homoeopathy to address rising cases of anxiety, depression, and other stress-related conditions, the health minister said. Chairing a review meeting with officials from the Directorate of Ayush and various ayurveda, Unani and homoeopathy institutions, Singh said Delhi aims to become a model state for Ayush-based healthcare, which offers holistic healing and effective treatment for lifestyle disorders. As part of the outreach efforts, a mobile medical awareness van will be deployed to provide Ayush consultations and services in the underserved areas, including slums and JJ clusters. "This will bring holistic healthcare to the doorsteps of people who might not otherwise have access to it," Singh said. The government also plans to implement the National Ayush Mission in Delhi to streamline and expand access to traditional medicine systems. Officials said the mission would promote preventive care and holistic healing by integrating Ayush services into the city's broader healthcare network. To boost Ayush education, the minister directed officials to begin revamping infrastructure at the Ayush colleges, particularly student hostels. He also urged the hospital staff to maintain hygienic conditions and adopt a compassionate approach in patient care. "A clean and compassionate environment is fundamental to healing," Singh said. The Ayush wellness centre to be set up in Delhi will offer comprehensive treatment and wellness services, furthering the government's aim to provide accessible and affordable traditional healthcare options, he added. The health minister also underlined the Delhi government's broader vision to create a healthier and more resilient city by blending traditional systems with modern public health infrastructure. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the capital is poised to become a leading hub for Ayush-based healthcare in the country, Singh said.
