Around 1,771 AYUSH camps held across Haryana, over 10,900 people treated

Haryana Health minister Arti Singh Rao on Wednesday said AYUSH healthcare systems play an important role in the management and prevention of chronic diseases and appealed to people to consider and adopt these traditional systems of medicine.

In a statement released here, the minister said that with lifestyle-related diseases increasing, there has been a growing interest in AYUSH systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and homoeopathy, not only in India but also globally.

Over 10,900 people treated at AYUSH camps

Rao said the state government recently organised the Rashtriya Poshan Maah/Seva Pakhwada on a large scale, keeping in view the growing relevance of AYUSH systems.

During the campaign, the AYUSH department organised around 1,771 health camps across Haryana, providing free check-ups and medical consultations to more than 10,900 people, according to the statement.

She said the government was also working to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and provide better medical facilities, education and health awareness, particularly in rural and remote areas.

Haryana expands AYUSH hospital network

The state currently has four major Ayurvedic hospitals: a 100-bed hospital in Kurukshetra, a 25-bed facility in Bhiwani, a 10-bed hospital at Imlota village in Charkhi Dadri and another 100-bed hospital in Narnaul.

Rao said Haryana also has a Unani hospital at Sihol in Palwal and a homoeopathic hospital at Chandpura in Ambala.

At the primary level, six Ayurvedic Primary Health Centres are functioning across the state, including two in Kaithal and one each in Panipat, Rohtak, Sirsa and Jind.

Panchakarma, dispensaries and AYUSH wings

Six Panchakarma centres are being run by the state government, while another 21 operate under the National Health Mission.

The state also has 515 Ayurvedic, 16 Unani and 24 homoeopathic dispensaries providing healthcare services.

Under the National AYUSH Mission, 21 AYUSH wings in district hospitals, 102 AYUSH IPDs in community health centres and 106 AYUSH OPDs in primary health centres are currently operational.

Focus on AYUSH education and research

Rao said Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Kurukshetra was giving a new dimension to AYUSH education in Haryana. The state has one government Ayurvedic college and 12 private Ayurvedic colleges.

She also highlighted the Institute of Indian Medical Systems and Research in Panchkula as a centre for research and innovation.

Rao said AYUSH systems have been practised in India since ancient times and continue to contribute to healthcare and wellness. She appealed to people to adopt healthy practices in their daily lives for a healthier and longer life.