Modi inaugurates All India Institute of Ayurveda at Delhi

On the occasion of National Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) at Delhi’s Sarita Vihar on Tuesday. Build up as an apex institute under the ministry of AYUSH, the institution is expected to bring synergy between the traditional wisdom of Ayurveda and modern diagnostic tools and technology. 12:25pm: Let’s take the vow of living for ayurveda, says PM Modi. 12:22pm: We respect every healthcare system and want the growth of all, says PM Modi. He says the government wants that the poor to get access to India’s healthcare system. 12:20pm: More investment is needed in this sector for better growth, says PM Modi. He appeals to the private sector to contribute towards the development of yoga and ayurveda by contributing parts of their CSR funds. 12:15pm: PM Modi says India’s coastal areas should be explored for new discoveries in the field. 12:12pm: The farming of medicinal plants will give new employment opportunities, says PM Modi. 12:07pm: Herbal medicines are becoming worldwide, says PM Modi. 12:03pm: Need research on medicines providing instant relief without side effects, says PM Modi. 11:55am: The supporting chain of ayurveda must be developed, says PM  Modi. 11:54am: Ayurveda and yoga can be effective for our soldiers, says PM Modi, adding that it can boost their immunity. 11:50am: People educated in ayurveda must have full faith in ayurveda, says PM Modi. 11:49am: There’s a long list of benefits of ayurveda, says PM Modi, adding people are showing interest in traditional medicines. 11:48am: Expect an environment of wellness so that people don’t have to visit hospitals, says PM Modi. 11:47am: PM Modi expects that the All India Institute of Ayurveda will get popular in the coming days. 11:46am: In every district of this country, there must be a good hospital having links with traditional treatment, says PM Modi. 11:45am: PM Modi talks about the government’s efforts in integrating traditional medicinal practices and the modern healthcare. 11:42am: We forgot our heritage for a long time...but now we have started remembering it again, 11:39am: No country can’t progress by forgetting its heritage, says PM Modi. 11:36am: PM wishes the country on the occasion of Diwali and National Ayurveda Day. -PTC News