Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal today announced that the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine will be developed as a Centre of Excellence in Ilaj bil-Tadbir or the Regimental Therapy.
The minister made this announcement while inaugurating the International Conference on “Diet and Nutrition in Unani Medicine for Good health and well-being” in Srinagar.
The Union Minister has appreciated all stakeholders as it was the first of its kind initiative of the Ministry of Ayush in the field of Unani Medicine.
Speaking at the occasion, Sonowal said that the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet is key to a healthy life and prevention as well as treatment of disease.
Unani physicians recommend treatment by suitable modifications in diet before treatment with drugs. He said that in this regard, the Ministry wants to upgrade the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine into an Ayush Center of Excellence in Ilaj bi’l-Tadbir (Regimental Therapy).
The Minister informed the World Health Organization and Ministry of Ayush has published Benchmarks for the Training of Unani Medicine and this document will address the aspects like training requirements for good-quality Unani medicine services.
He also witnessed the release of conference souvenirs and several books on Unani Medicine.
Other speakers lauded the role of the Ayush system in immunity enhancement through drugs and medicinal foods and fighting against COVID-19. They said that Unani Medicine provides detailed guidelines for healthy food habits to maintain health and prevent diseases.