The Government of India has allocated a total of Rs. 5,000 crore for the growth of Department of AYUSH. Union Minister of State for AYUSH Sripad Naik has launched an independent National AYUSH Mission aimed at capacity building for the sector. The Minister, while launching the mission, said that the GOI is considering to observe National Ayurveda Day. He also added the main objective of the mission is to create a centre of excellence for Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy independently.
Tidbits
- AYUSH – Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
- Previously AYUSH was called Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy.
- AYUSH received its current name in March 2003
- In Sanskrit, Ayush means “Long-life”.
- The Department has been elevated to an independent Ministry in September 2014.
- Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine employing a wide array of “natural” treatments, including homeopathy, herbalism, and acupuncture, as well as diet and lifestyle counseling.
GK Questions
- Who is the Father of Homeopathy? Samuel Hahnemann of Germany.
- Who is considered as the God of Ayurveda? Dhanvantri
- What are the eight ways to diagnose illness by Ayurveda? Nadi (pulse), Mootra (urine), Mala (stool), Jihva (tongue), Shabda (speech), Sparsha (touch), Druk (vision), and Aakruti (appearance).
- Who is the First Health Minister of India? Amrit Kaur
