Dehradun Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that Uttarakhand is striving to become the first state in the country to implement a dedicated Yoga Policy. He emphasized that the policy will play a crucial role in integrating Ayurveda and Yoga into the healthcare sector.

Addressing the 10th Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo 2024 at Parade Ground on Thursday, Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, calling it a proud moment for Uttarakhand to host the event. He also noted that the conference would foster new opportunities while facilitating mutual knowledge sharing and research in the field of Ayurveda.

The Chief Minister highlighted the state government’s ongoing efforts to promote AYUSH and Ayurveda under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He informed that 300 Ayushma Arogya Centers are currently operational, providing healthcare based on AYUSH principles. Additionally, over 70 specialists are offering AYUSH consultations through the e-Sanjivani portal. Work is also underway in every district to establish AYUSH hospitals with 50-bed and 10-bed capacities. Furthermore, the state government is striving to develop one model AYUSH village in each district to boost the cultivation and production of Ayurvedic herbs.

He also announced that the state government has urged the AYUSH Ministry to establish an All India Institute of Ayurveda in Uttarakhand, which would serve as a landmark institution for Ayurveda education and research.

50 countries and over 3,000 experts with more than 250 stalls participated in the expo showcases Ayurveda’s growing validation worldwide. Stalls from various ayurvedic brands from all over world showcased their variety of products .