JAMMU: J&K LG Sinha stated on Friday that the region’s diverse fauna has the potential to make it a leader in Ayurveda. Sinha made the remark while leading a consecration ceremony at the Government Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital on Jammu’s outskirts. During the ceremony, an idol of Bhagwan Dhanvantari was installed in the college. During the Akhnoor event, Sinha stated, “Jammu Kashmir has the potential to lead the country as a wellness and Ayurveda hub.” Efforts towards this goal can be greatly aided by startups led by young entrepreneurs and Ayurveda graduates.” He claims that J&K is endowed with a diverse range of medicinal and aromatic plants. “We need to run a sustained campaign to make the farmers aware about the huge potential of herbs and medicinal plants so that they can harvest fruits of new green revolution,” he said. Sinha stated that integrating Yoga, Ayurveda, and other Indian medical systems into the mainstream of public health requires the “undivided attention” of doctors and other stakeholders. “It is our collective responsibility to promote the best practises of traditional medicine systems and sensitise students, farmers and the public on Ayurveda to build a more resilient and sustainable healthcare ecosystem,” he went on to say. Sinha also worked with the college administration to get the PG courses started.
