Guwahati, Jan 12: In a significant move to boost the Ayush sector in the North East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched four major initiatives.

The inauguration of a dedicated Panchakarma block, the first in the region, and a state-of-the-art pharmacology and biochemistry lab for Ayush took place at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati.

Additionally, the foundation stones for the permanent campus of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH) and the Integrated Ayush Wellness Centre in Azara were laid virtually.

Sonowal emphasised the importance of integrating traditional healing systems into modern medicine, aiming to enhance both physical and mental well-being in the region. The initiatives, including the Panchakarma block and Ayush laboratories, mark significant steps in strengthening the Ayush healthcare delivery system in Assam and the North East.

Sonowal also laid the foundation stones, virtually, for the permanent campus of the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy (RRIH) along with the Integrated Ayush Wellness Centre to come up at Azara in the city.

The Integrated Ayush Wellness Centre is a first-of-its-kind centre in the country.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said, “under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the traditional system of medicine has been revamped so that it adds strength to the healthcare delivery system in the country.”

“Given the proven results of our rich healing systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, and Sowa Rigpa, it is imperative that their centuries-old treatments are incorporated into modern medicinal practice,” he added.

Sonowal further said that this will result in a powerful integrated medicine that will heal both physical ailments and provide avenues for mental well-being.

He also said that the new Panchakarma block as well as the state-of-the-art laboratories for Ayush are steps that will enable the Ayush healthcare delivery system in the region, which will be particularly beneficial for the people of Assam and the North East.”

It is to be noted that the foundation stones for the two buildings—’Panchakarma Block’ and  ‘Pharmacology & Bio Chemistry’Labs’—were laid by Sarbananda Sonowal less than two years ago, on February 12, 2022, with an aim to boost capacity at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Guwahati.

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